March 5, 2008 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) is proud to announce that Aurora resident and Rangeview High School Senior, Jacob Henthorn has been awarded an appointment to the Unites States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY for summer of 2008. His parents are Christine and Duke Henthorn also of Aurora. He is the second student to be awarded a Merchant Marine Academy appointment from the 7th Congressional District by Rep. Perlmutter. "I am very proud that the Merchant Marine Academ... Read more

February 28, 2008 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) is proud to announce Arvada resident and Pomona High School Senior, Jasmine Sapp, was awarded an appointment to the Unites States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs for the fall of 2008. Her parents are Wendy and Glenn Sapp of Arvada . “I am very proud the Air Force Academy chose Jasmine to be a Cadet for this fall. Her academic, athletic and extra-curricular accomplishments all combined to make her a strong candidate. I have no doubt sh... Read more

February 25, 2008 In the wake of the economic stimulus package recently passed by Congress, Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) will host free tax filing assistance workshops on Saturday, March 1, 2008. The events will be held in Aurora and Lakewood and are geared to families, seniors, veterans and their beneficiaries, and low-income earners who may need special assistance filing their taxes and applying for their rebate this year. Volunteers from VITA, the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance pr... Read more

February 21, 2008 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) is proud to recognize that one year ago today the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory began operations. The Collaboratory is an agreement between University of Colorado at Boulder (CU), Colorado State University (CSU), the Colorado School of Mines (CSM), and Midwest Research Institute, manager of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). "I would like to congratulate the Colorado Renewable Energy Colla... Read more

February 13, 2008 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) is proud to announce Arvada resident and Arvada West High School Senior, Nathan Safford, was awarded an appointment to the Unites States Military Academy at West Point for the fall of 2008. His parents are Sandra and Mathew Safford of Arvada, Colorado . “I am very proud the United States Military Academy chose Nathan to be a Cadet for this fall. His academic, athletic and extra-curricular accomplishments all combined to make him a strong ca... Read more

February 11, 2008 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter commended the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for selecting Denver International Airport (DIA) as one of seven airports to conduct a pilot program to screen airport employees for prohibited items. The TSA pilot program at DIA will feature enhanced employee screening, including random screening, behavior detection programs, employee security awareness training, deployment of portable screening equipment and use of biometric access cont... Read more

February 8, 2008 U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter today voted for legislation to address the soaring price of college tuition and remove other obstacles that make it harder for qualified students to go to college. The House approved the College Opportunity and Affordability Act (H.R. 4137), which reforms and strengthens the nation’s higher education programs to ensure they operate in the best interests of students and families. The legislation is the second major step the new Democratic Congress has take... Read more

February 8, 2008 Congressman Ed Perlmutter will hold a Town Hall meeting this Saturday morning, February 9, 2008 at the Arvada City Hall. The Congressman will take the opportunity to update constituents on his first year in Congress, the economic stimulus plan passed by the House, veterans’ issues and energy policy. The Congressman will also preview upcoming issues that the House will be considering in the next few months. Additionally, constituents will have the opportunity to engage in a quest... Read more

February 5, 2008 In the wake of a report from the Commission on the National Guard and Reserves describing the as seriously under-prepared to respond to chemical, biological or nuclear strikes, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) reiterated the need to pass legislation calling for the redeployment of National Guard members and essential equipment from . In May 2007, Perlmutter introduced HR 2539 which requires all guard members currently serving in , along with essential equipment, to be redeployed ... Read more

February 4, 2008 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter criticized President Bush’s 2009 budget for neglecting the priorities of the nation. President Bush unveiled his final budget proposal which leaves behind a $407 billion deficit, yet slashes important programs that would strengthen our economy overall and keep our nation safe and secure. Perlmutter is a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Financial Services Committee. “Under this President, our country continues to spend b... Read more