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Goodlatte said he voted against it “for many reasons,” earlier this year. One chart displayed a complex jumble of what he claimed were 150 new agencies and programs that the Obama-led health care reform would entail. “Truly stunning … we simply cannot afford it,” he said. Goodlatte wants to repeal health care reform – which will only happen if Republicans win back a majority in Congress. “We really are headed towards a cliff [otherwise].” He supports more limited reform measures in place of the massive bill. “A full repeal,” said Goodlatte would not be possible “until you have a new President of the United States.” Attendees were asked for their feedback and questions. One spoke of the “pent up anger,” and the need for more job creation. He also wanted to see the Bush tax cuts that are scheduled to end this year extended. Goodlatte responded to one query on education by saying it was “really a state
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From page 1 and local issue. We try to do too much at the federal level.” That remark drew a round of applause. He’s not a big fan of No Child Left Behind, the program pushed by the Bush administration, calling it “well intentioned – but it did not turn out well at all.” The federal program also conflicts with Virginia’s Standards of Learning according to Goodlatte. Others in the audience wanted to see more federal accountability for its spending and measures to protect U.S. businesses from unfair foreign competition. Goodlatte wants to see the United States produce more domestic energy of all types, and to lessen its dependence on other countries. “Social Security reform,” said the congressman was “probably the easiest to fix,” although raising the retirement rate might be part of the solution. Goodlatte also wants to see more fraud investigators hired to go after waste in the Medicare system. Once again, Goodlatte stated his opposi-
Congressman Bob Goodlatte breaks out the charts at Saturday’s meeting. tion to the 51 million dollar renovation planned for the federal Poff Building in downtown Roanoke. By Gene Marrano gmarrano@cox.net
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those who don’t pay child support) out of jail , perhaps mowing grassmedians or performing other work. He says that he differs on this from Winston, who according to Stovall, claimed in February that there was not enough manpower to execute such a program. Other initiatives include restarting resource officer programs in Roanoke County elementary schools, where the Sheriff ’s Dept. would advise on awareness and safety issues. Stovall has a history of encouraging the placement of resource officers. His platform when he first ran for the School Board in 1995 included placing resource officers in middle schools. Positioning himself as a fiscal conservative, Stovall says he would have a goal of “doing more with less” should he win the office: “I need to ask how I can as sheriff, make it so we aren’t a drain on the taxpayers.” One action he would take to cut costs includes running the inmate canteen at the Roanoke County jail, rather than outsourcing those services. This, Stovall says, would free up money to be used elsewhere, such as providing sheriff ’s department employees with what he thinks would be an overdue raise. Consolidation of some positions through attrition would be another approach to streamlining the budget. Stovall says that
wise, because it allows the opportunity to just sit down and deal with people and their issues.” Roanoke County School Board candidates do not run on a party line. This approach falls in line with his management style says Stovall: ‘My key component is respect - and respecting everybody comes from … trusting them.” That policy of trust may have been tested when Turner, a police lieutenant and former Stovall campaign insider, split off from his campaign to seek the GOP nomination for the sheriff position. Stovall had no further comment on Turner, who eventually dropped out of the running due to time and money issues, other than to “wish him well in his career in law enforcement.” When asked what the main difference is between he and Winston, Stovall says that it would be their concept about the role as sheriff: “[Winston] says that it’s a police job; I say that it’s a leadership job.” Stovall is quick to note that serving as Sheriff would not separate him from working at the same level of intensity as his employees: “They’ll have all my support. I’ll work 3 to 11 … I’ll work ‘til midnight ... I’ll serve papers with them.”
Independent Mike Stovall seeks the Sheriff's office in Roanoke County. when an employee retires he would ask others if they would like to split the vacant position’s duties, with a suitable raise to compensate for the added work. He says that using this method as chairman of the Roanoke County School Board has allowed him to navigate schools through a tough funding climate over the past few years, without the layoff of a single full-time employee. Stovall also claims that running as an independent better benefits the people of Roanoke County (the Republican candidate, Steve Turner, dropped out early in the race). “Being an independent candidate, I can sit down with everybody,” he says. “I’ve been bipartisan on the school board and that’s
> Grants
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received from Steel Dynamics Foundation is a tremendous example of their continuing support of and belief in our community and this project,” added Bob Lawson, campaign co-chair. “Other likeminded corporations, individuals, foundations, and governments have also been cheerful givers. Just like the effort to renovate the Hotel Roanoke, Center in the Square now needs the backing of everyone who is willing to help,” “We are extremely grateful to all of our donors, campaign volunteers, and tax credit partners,” commented George B. Cartledge, Jr., CEO of Grand Home Furnishings and Chairman of Center’s Board of Directors. “They have given generously and worked diligently, in
challenging times, to help fund this renovation project. As thrilled as we are to be able to see success on the horizon, we hope others will choose to be part of this historic undertaking and help us finish this campaign.” Beginning now through the end of the year, caring citizens in the region are invited to join the effort by pledging their support or making a contribution. To receive more information about the project or to make a contribution, contact Valerie McConnell, Campaign Coordinator, at 540283-9158, or visit Center’s website, at www.centerinthesquare.org.
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The City of Roanoke has just completed the installation process for several pieces of art that will comprise the temporary exhibit called "AIR II." At the request of the artist, the name of Ann Glover's work that was placed at Fire Station 7 on Memorial Avenue SW has been changed to "Trojan Dog." Glover's work was commissioned as opposed to being completed prior to selection - and she came to the conclusion that a "Trojan" rather than a "big" dog emerged as she worked on the piece. Maybe the final name should be "Big Trojan Dog."
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