Just like cameras that track residents’ cars, microphones that constantly record sound are ripe for abuse.
Sam Rasoul
Rasoul represents most of Roanoke in the House of Delegates. He is the only Democrat from the House to win in the western half of Virginia in 2021.
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Rasoul: Medicare for All is good for business
One of the most overlooked points in the argument for a federal single-payer health insurance system is how great it would be for business. A single-payer system would not only give businesses a huge boost in their two most valuable resources — time and money — but also brings many other advantages.
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Random acts of dual enrollment
Reducing college debt and frustration through streamlined systems.
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Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase threatens Southwest Virginia’s economy
Two Roanoke Valley legislators, one a Democrat, the other a Republican, question the utility’s rate increase request.
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Virginia is missing out on millions in federal funding for energy projects
The two Roanoke Valley legislators, one Democrat, one Republican, are sponsoring a bill to calculate the full amount of federal funding available for Virginia’s electric utilities.
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A Prescription Drug Affordability Board would lower prescription costs
In other states, both Democrats and Republicans have supported similiar bills.
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Wake-up call for Democrats
What Democrats nationwide can learn from Virginia’s election.