Washington, DC--In a show of national support for their fellow Virginian, the entire Virginia Democratic Congressional Delegation has pledged or given financial support to Philip Forgit, candidate for the December 11, 2007, Special Election Congressional race.  

Congressman Rick Boucher : $2500.
Congressman Jim Moran: $5000.
Congressman Bobby Scott : $2300.  

In addition, Mark Warner , who is campaigning for Senate, gave $5000, and Senator Jim Webb gave $1000.  

Philip Forgit is a Veteran of the Iraq War and a Bronze Star recipient.

He served with a Naval Special Warfare Unit as an advisor to the Iraqi Army in 2005-2006. A Naval Reservist, Philip was mobilized from his former job as a 4th grade teacher at Rawls Byrd Elementary. Philip is a nationally recognized teacher, winning the 2005 National Education Association (NEA) Award for Teaching Excellence.

Will Jenkins Communications Director Philip Forgit for Congress 2007 Virginia Special Election www.philipforgit.com