Outcome of Broncos-Packers Game Divides Roommates October 29, 2007 There is gridlock on Capitol Hill. But this time, it’s not political gridlock. Tonight’s Broncos vs. Packers football game pits roommate against roommate. U.S. Reps. Ed Perlmutter (Golden) and Steve Kagen, M.D. (Appleton, WI) share a rental house when they are in Washington, DC. But any good will and peace will be left on the sidelines tonight when the Broncos and Packers face off for Monday Night Football and Denver. Perlmutter ... Read more

October 25, 2007 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter joined a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives (265-142) in voting to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). This is the fourth vote to reauthorize this program this year. The President previously vetoed the bipartisan agreement passed by the House and the Senate. “This current bill puts children first by addressing concerns raised by a minority of Republicans in the House and the President in an effort to provide heal... Read more

October 24, 2007 As the Colorado Rockies prepare to face the Boston Red Sox in the first game of the World Series, Colorado’s congressional members Mark Udall (D-Eldorado Springs), John Salazar (D-Manassa), Ed Perlmutter (D-Golden), and Diana DeGette (D-Denver) have placed a friendly wager with Massachusetts Congressmen Edward Markey, Stephen Lynch, Michael Capuano and Bill Delahunt on the outcome of the fall classic. If the Red Soxs win the World Series, Massachusetts members will receive Color... Read more

October 23, 2007 Today, US Rep. Ed Perlmutter, the sole member of the Colorado Delegation on the House Homeland Security Committee, joined with an overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives in passing bi-partisan legislating that will increase protection for our country. The House passed H.R. 1680, the Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act on a voice vote. "This bill helps prevent terrorists from obtaining ammonium nitrate while maintaining easy access for our nation’s farmers," sai... Read more

Sponsors T.O.T.S Act to Keep Our Kids Safe December 19, 2007 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of a plan to make toys safer and protect consumers. The Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act was unanimously approved by a vote of 407-0. Additionally today, Perlmutter announced the introduction of his new legislation, the Toy Origin for Toddler Safety (T.O.T.S) Act. The T.O.T.S Act requires manufacturers of toys and consumer products to p... Read more

October 18, 2007 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter joined with a majority of the House of Representatives, and represented a majority of Americans, as he voted to override the President’s Veto of the bi-partisan Children’s Health Insurance Program. The House voted 273 to 156 to override the veto, however this was 16 votes short of the 2/3 necessary to override the President’s veto and pass this bill into law. “I am disappointed the President is playing politics with our children’s health”, said Perlmutt... Read more

October 16, 2007 For Our Children, For Our Future Since taking office in January, I have heard from Coloradans about how concerned they are about healthcare. In particular, members from organizations throughout Colorado and across the country have visited my office advocating for the expansion of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The business community and the labor community, two groups usually disagreeing on many issues, are united behind this important reauthorization, which emp... Read more

October 15, 2007 Today, US Rep. Ed Perlmutter congratulated Aardex, LLC on the grand opening of The Signature Centre, the first commercial LEED Platinum building in Colorado, and the largest LEED Platinum speculative building in the nation. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Platinum is the highest level of certification a building can receive. Aardex, LLC, a de... Read more

October 11, 2007 Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter joined with a majority of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2895, The National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007. The bill establishes a national affordable housing trust fund to build or preserve 1.5 million homes or apartments over the next 10 years, without increasing government spending or the federal deficit. “Today, we took another step forward in responding to the current housing crisis,” said Perlmutter. “All over Colora... Read more

Congressman Ed Perlmutter’s Statement Regarding President’s Veto of CHIP October 3, 2007 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter released the following statement after the President’s veto of legislation reauthorizing the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). “I continue to be disappointed by President Bush and his unwillingness to prioritize critical domestic issues like providing health insurance to millions of uninsured, low-income children throughout this nation. “Last week, I voted with an overwhel... Read more