Former Senator weighs in on VA backlog Gene Marrano May 26, 2014 1 minute read Former Marine, author and ex-U.S. Virginia Senator Jim Webb is troubled by the long-standing case backlog issue that has plagued Veterans Administration hospitals for many years. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: D-Day Memorial to honor driving force behind its creationNext: Tax-free this week in Virginia: flashlights, duct tape, batteries and much more Related Stories Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026