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The Federal Trade Commission has issued an administrative complaint alleging that Carilion Clinic's 2008 acquisition of the Center for Advanced Imaging and the Center for Surgical Excellence has eliminated competition in violation of federal antitrust laws. What do you think about the FTC's complaint...
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As families cut back on their entertainment spending, restaurants are feeling the pinch of empty seats. Have you scaled back on eating out because of the current state of the economy? Do you think twice before hitting up the drive-through or ordering takeout? How have your family's eating habits...
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[quote user="Clonnie Yearout"] Apparently the Republicans weren't content with taking money from poor people and giving it to rich people -- they wanted to poison us all in the process. ... Why are we so quick to issue a blanket condemnation of the economic system that made us into the...
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This year's Mission of Mercy dental clinic, typically held at the Roanoke Civic Center, has been postponed. Organizers cite scheduling conflicts as the main cause of the delay. What do you think of the postponement? How might it affect you? Have you and your family cut back on dental care this year...
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What's your take on the proposal to build an asphalt plant near Glenvar High School?
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Over five years, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital's share of regional inpatient hospital admissions has grown as its nearest competitor's slice of the pie has remained relatively unchanged. [ See story ] What's your take on Carilion's share of the local healthcare market?
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Below is my rewrite due to suggested changes by Del. Terry Kilgore: My opinion on this topic changes and is dependent on what transpires--this is an ever-changing race -- to what I hope is a finish line of health for ALL in the Commonwealth. S ome of the words that historically relate to this issue are...
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Rights - tobacco industry - lobbyists - business - lawmakers - health. These are just some of the words that historically relate to this issue. The significance and focus of these words have an impact on the air we breathe. It all depends on the views, interests, and finally, the votes of our lawmakers...
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Officials said the theater would close after the run of "Driving Miss Daisy" and likely declare bankruptcy in its battle against mounting debt. What do you think? What are your memories of the historic theater?
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What's your take on plans for development in Blacksburg? From downtown to First & Main?