This article was published 02/19/14 Click here to read the full article. The rules for claiming new medical benefits due former employees of the Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant unfolded slowly Wednesday during two open forums held at an electrical workers union hall in Denver. Read more

This article was published 02/14/14 Click here to read the full article. Similarly, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter of Arvada, a Democratic member of the House banking committee, said he'll continue pressing legislation to allow banks to legally do commercial businesses with cannabis storefronts. Read more

This article was published 02/14/14 Click here to read the full article. I hope today's guidance prompts some in the financial industry to begin providing basic financial services to these Colorado small businesses," said Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colorado.) "Solving the banking component is one of the last hurdles of having a robust and safe regulatory regime here in Colorado." Read more

This article was published 02/11/14 Click here to read the full article. After three hours, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D., Colo.) praised Ms. Yellen’s predecessor, Mr. Bernanke for being “very smart, very steady and not very exciting.” “I have to say, you’re following in his footsteps,” he said. Read more

This article was published 02/07/14 Click here to read the full article. "If the Army Corps can bring about an agreement, God bless 'em," said Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colorado,) whose district used to include the new hospital site before it was redrawn in 2010. "If somebody can knock their heads together, that would be good." Read more

This article was published 02/05/147 Click here to read the full article. A sportsmen and recreation bill approved this week by the House would allow greater access for hunting and fishing on federal lands and block the Environmental Protection Agency from banning the use of lead in ammunition and tackle gear. Read more

This article was published 02/05/14 Click here to read the full article. Capping three years of dramatic partisan negotiations and delays, the Senate on Tuesday handily passed the farm bill, restoring some certainty to 37,000 Colorado farmers and ranchers and the 511,000 Coloradans who collect food stamps. Read more

This article was published 02/02/14 Click here to read the full article. Politicians are revved up for the epic battle between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Read more

This article was published 01/29/14 Click here to read the full article. Colorado Democrat Ed Perlmutter used the House Financial Services Committee hearing Tuesday to draw attention to his Denver Broncos cap. Read more

This article was published 01/24/14 Click here to read the full article. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colorado) said he was encouraged by Holder's announcement of federal guidance, but more needs to be done. "At the end of the day we still have to change the law," Perlmutter said. Perlmutter would like to see congressional action on the issue to make banking expressly legal for the marijuana industry. Read more