"We need to ensure we are taking the right steps of building jobs...so we can be strong, stable and secure." Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted against Republican Speaker John Boehner's plan to increase the national deficit by $300 million. Unfortunately House Republicans today approved a plan to spend $300 million to fund private school vouchers in the District of Columbia. Below is a statement from Perlmutter regarding the vote on H.R 471, Private School Vouchers for D.C. - sponsore... Read more

“Ultimately the Future of Libya lies in the hands of the Libyan People” Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement in response to the President’s address to the nation on military intervention in Libya: “American combat forces have performed the mission they were asked to do with excellence and bravery. My thoughts are with the brave men and women of the US military and international coalition who are implementing the No Fly Zone and with the people of Libya fighting... Read more

"You've got to get strong before you do away with programs that are making a difference." Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted to help communities rebuild areas hit hard by the foreclosure crisis by supporting the continuation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Perlmutter voted against a Republican-led "so be it" bill to end the successful Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) that has made a difference in communities across the country, particularly in Aurora, CO and the 7th... Read more

"Consumers need more choices in the way they manage their money - not fewer" Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by by Rep. Shelly Moore Capito (WV-2) to help protect consumers, small businesses and rural and small community banks and credit unions from price fixing by the federal government. Perlmutter co-sponsored HR 1081 because of concerns about the impact a provision in the Dodd-Frank Wall St. Reform act would have on consumers and smal... Read more

"We have to continue to find savings without irresponsibly gutting critical programs enabling us to build jobs here in our country.” Perlmutter: We have to Keep our Nation Operating -- We Are All In This Together Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) issued the following statement regarding his vote to keep the government running for three more weeks while the House and Senate finalize a budget plan for the remaining months of 2011. Perlmutter stated, “While I don't support the week-to-week sp... Read more

This Thursday, March 10, from Noon to 1:00pm (EST), U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) will participate in a Twitter Town Hall, with more than a dozen Members of Congress to field questions from Twitter about the budget and the “So Be It” Republican spending bill. Everyone interested can follow the Town Hall at www.Dems.gov/TwitterTownHall and submit budget-related questions by tagging them on Twitter with #AskDems or emailing them to AskDems@mail.house.gov. “Whether it's at the grocery store, the... Read more

Today, the Democratic Policy and Communication Center (U.S. Senate Democrats) released state-by-state estimates of job cuts related to the House Republicans reckless budget proposal. U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement about House Republicans' budget plan that will impact nearly 1 million jobs nationwide. “Just as our economy is getting back on its feet and the unemployment rate is declining, House Republicans continue to put forth a budget spending plan that could ... Read more

Released March 2, 2011. Perlmutter: Republicans Want to Import Oil and Export Jobs Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) issued the following statement about another temporary budget resolution passed by the House and Senate to keep the government funded for two more weeks while members negotiate a final budget for the remaining months of 2011. Perlmutter stated, “To move our country forward toward long-term economic stability, security and sustained job growth here in our country, we should m... Read more

Rep. Perlmutter Statement on the 66th Anniversary of the American Flag Raising on the Summit of Mt. Suribachi “I cannot express my admiration, respect and thanks enough to the brave Americans who fought on Iwo Jima for their selfless service to our country – then and now.” Today marks the 66th Anniversary of the American flag raising on the summit of Mt. Suribachi, a moment symbolized by the iconic picture taken by Marine photographer Louis Lowery. “Today, I want to recognize and honor members o... Read more

“My number one priority is to get people back to work because that’s the best thing we can do to pay our debt and move forward toward economic stability.” Republicans Give 800,000 Americans Pink Slip While they Sleep Around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted against the Republican’s irresponsible spending plan which will cost nearly 1 million jobs nationwide, destroy the tentative economic recovery, abandons our country’s competitive edge and guts millions of dollars from ... Read more