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McGuireWoods tells Roanoke officials to press congressional delegates for earmarks and relationships after redistricting
Summary
Federal affairs consultants from McGuireWoods briefed Roanoke’s Legislative Committee on May 4, urging local officials to advocate for four congressionally directed spending submissions and to consider a summer fly‑in as Virginia’s new 6th Congressional District could increase Roanoke’s federal influence.
McGuireWoods consultants told Roanoke leaders on May 4 that the city should press its newly configured congressional delegation and staff to advance local earmark requests and strengthen relationships amid redistricting and an uncertain appropriations cycle.
"We have a really, I think, thrilling afternoon and morning plan where we'll get to see some of these sites that we're working on..." said Clint Cox (McGuireWoods) as he opened the consultants’ briefing. Senior vice president Scott…
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