Goode reflects on 35 years in public service
He has no regrets about going his own way in Washington
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Fifth District U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode Jr. (standing) talks with Robert Cobler of Collinsville during a dinner held last week in Goode’s honor at Buddy’s Taste of Home Restaurant. (Bulletin photo)

Sunday, December 28, 2008

By MICKEY POWELL - Bulletin Staff Writer

Lawmakers should be independent thinkers and not merely follow a leader, according to 5th District U.S. Rep. Virgil Goode Jr.

“I never was a big follower,â€