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Chicago, IL – Dr. Victor Forys, Democratic candidate in the 5th Congressional District Special Election, today released the following statement in response to comments by one of his opponents in CQ Politics. 

„Apparently Representative Feigenholtz is happy with the current state of affairs in Illinois – where millions lack health insurance and campaign finance corruption abounds, said Dr. Victor Forys. „It is no surprise that there has been no progress in Illinois when it comes to providing everyone with decent health insurance.” 

CQ Politics: „Feigenholtz said she is not overly worried about the competition — on both the fundraising and health care policy fronts — that she is drawing from Victor Forys, a physician and political newcomer who reports having raised close to $160,000.  „I’m sure he’s a fabulous doctor, but I’m not sure he understands what it means to be in office,” she said. „I question his ability, with no experience in the public sector and political process, to be an impact player as quickly as someone like me, who’s been around for a long time.” http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003003568

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Dr. Foryś zyskuje coraz większe poparcie Polonii. Zebrał $ 160,000 w grudniu

W sobotę, 3 stycznia 2009 miało miejsce otwarcie  biura wyborczego Dr. Victora Forysia, polonijnego kandydata do Kongresu Stanów Zjednoczonych w 5. okręgu wyborczym w Chicago.

W otwarciu biura uczestniczyło wielu przedstawicieli środowiska polonijnego, także przedstawiciele środowisk imigracyjnych z Indii, Pakistanu oraz inni. Wśród  znanych działaczy polonijnych: Marek Dobrzycki, radny z miasteczka Harwood Heights, Bogdan Stefański,  Edward Cyran, zabiegający o poprawę sytuacji polonijnych emerytów, Anna Klocek, była kandydatka na radną Chicago.

Biuro mieści się pod adresem: 5206 W. Lawrence Avenue, około pół mili na wschód od Fundacji Kopernikowskiej.

Zehra Quadri, znana działaczka  pochodzenia hinduskiego, powiedziała w rozmowie ze mną, że popiera Dr. Forysia dlatego, że jest on imigrantem i rozumie potrzeby innych imigrantów takich jak ona, czy jej rodacy z Indii, Pakistanu czy imigranci z innych regionów świata. 

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(Chicago- January 3^th , 2009). Victor Forys, M.D., candidate for congress in the fifth congressional district, today announced having raised over $160,000 by the reporting deadline which was December 31st, placing him in the top three candidates in terms of fundraising for the special election to be held to replace Rahm Emmanuel in Congress.

Dr. Forys’s web site is www.VictorforUs.com.  

His campaign is about reforming health care, immigration, and our economy.  In light of the recent troubles Illinois’s Governor is facing, what better person to send to Washington D.C. than a professional business owner, rather than some other professional politician.

In addition Dr. Forys announced his campaign team – a group of seasoned political veterans from Illinois and Washington DC.

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Governor Blagojevich Announces $2 Million in Grants to Help Persons with Disabilities Stay in Their Own Homes

CHICAGO – Illinois is investing an additional $2 million to support the Home Modification Program, a statewide program that adds ramps, chair lifts and other features to homes so low-income seniors and residents with disabilities can continue to live in their communities, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today announced. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), a state agency dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing, will allocate the grant money to 14 non-profit organizations and public agencies around the state to administer the program.

“Providing increased mobility, such as adding ramps, rails, chairlifts and other improvements to their homes, helps Illinoisans with special needs and empowers them by giving them the opportunity to live in community settings,” said Governor Blagojevich. “This program is vital to helping people on limited incomes maintain the independence that many take for granted.”

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