Due to continuing votes on the Republican’s 2011 spending plan to fund the government for the rest of the year, Congressman Ed Perlmutter has to postpone the scheduled Government in the Grocery one week. After more than 80 hours of debate, it is still unclear when the Republicans will allow a final vote on the 2011 budget, therefore it is not possible for Ed to return to Colorado in time to conduct the one-on-one meetings with constituents at Safeway tomorrow. The Government in the Grocery will ... Read more

“Government in the Grocery -- is about listening to your constituents. It's about being in a less formal setting …. to talk about America…It’s essential to the fabric of our democracy.” Perlmutter and Safeway Announce Government in the Grocery Feb. 19, 2011 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, in cooperation with Safeway, announced he will host his first Government in the Grocery of 2011 on Feb. 19 at the Safeway on Colfax and Garrison St. in Lakewood, CO. This will be the first Government in the Gro... Read more

“The biggest thing we can do to move forward toward economic stability and reducing our deficit, is to get people back to work” Perlmutter Statement on President’s FY 2010 Budget Blueprint Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter released the following statement after reviewing President Obama’s budget for FY 2012: “The bottom line is the biggest thing we can do to move forward toward economic stability and reducing our deficit, is to get people back to work, and that is my number one priority. The Presid... Read more

“We have to enable our local communities to move forward in a responsible, stable and sustainable way.” Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) stood up for the ability of local governments to work together with state and federal agencies to create sustainable development plans that will lead to private-sector jobs and economic development. Perlmutter introduced an amendment today in the Financial Services Committee that would protect the successful Sustainable Communities grant program which pr... Read more

Perlmutter Urges House Leadership to Promote Job Growth in U.S.A. House Republican Budget Leaves U.S. with $1.4 Trillion Deficit Today, House Republicans revealed their budget proposal to cover government spending for the rest of 2011. Despite campaign promises by the Republicans to cut $100 billion in spending in 2011, their plan only cuts $74 billion. As a result, the deficit for 2011 will be $1.4 trillion. “We have to focus our priorities on making sure small businesses can grow and prosper, ... Read more

Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Black History month: “The 25th Anniversary of Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize how far we have come as a nation ensuring the civil rights of all Americans. The African American community continues to enrich our culture and contribute to the diversity of America. Last month as I was walking with my friends and neighbors in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Marade in Denver... Read more

Perlmutter Reaction to State of the Union Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement in reaction to the President’s State of the Union address: “We have been through a tough few years, but I know – and the President knows –the entrepreneurial spirit of the hardworking people in this country will lead to great innovation and creativity and towards a prosperous, stable and secure future. I hope to see Congress work together to make sure we have a stable environment for our ... Read more

January 25, 2011 Today Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) was elected with unanimous support from the 43 Member Coalition to lead the New Democrat Coalition Task Force on Energy. Perlmutter has an extensive background working on energy issues, and he was the chair of the House Financial Services Committee Energy Efficiency Task Force for four years. The National Renewable Energy Lab, one of the top renewable and alternative energy research labs in the world, is located in the 7th Congressional District,... Read more

Perlmutter Votes to Protect Individual Freedom Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted to protect individual freedom provided by the Affordable Care Act passed by Congress last year. In an extreme move, House Republicans voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act which provided all Americans access to quality, affordable health care. Below are Perlmutter’s remarks on the floor of the House. Click here for the video/audio of his remarks: “We are here again to begin debate on the repeal of the h... Read more

Perlmutter Statement About Future Government in the Grocery In the wake of the Tucson tragedies, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter today announced he will postpone his Government in the Grocery previously scheduled for Jan. 29, 2011 to allow time to meet with representatives from the grocery stores and law enforcement to discuss how and when to continue the program. Perlmutter stated, “I want to continue this program. Government in the Grocery is about being available to listen to the hardworking people i... Read more