January 27, 2010 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter released the following statement after President Obama’s State of the Union speech: "I am encouraged President Obama’s first State of the Union focused on the type of kitchen table issues I have been working on since I took office - small business growth, economic policies to help the hard working people in the middle and getting our budget in order. "Right now people in the middle are hurting. Too many hard working Americans are worried about the... Read more

Rep. Perlmutter Statement on President Obama’s Proposed Banking Reforms January 21, 2010 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter issued the following statement on President Obama’s proposed banking restrictions: “I am encouraged by the President’s announcement today supporting regulations restricting the risky activities of the banking industry. I will continue to work on this issue in the Financial Services Committee and support restrictions for banks when they put the financial system at risk. Addition... Read more

House Unanimously Votes for Haiti Relief Tax Deduction January 20, 2010 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted to help earthquake victims in by offering an immediate benefit to Americans who make charitable contributions to aid the region. This bipartisan legislation will allow individuals to claim any donations to the relief effort as an itemized deduction on their 2009 tax return, instead of waiting to claim it on their 2010 return. “The generous outpouring of support the American people... Read more

Perlmutter Aids Expansion of Big Papa’s BBQ Small Business Expanding and Thriving in Middle of Economic Downturn January 5, 2010 A cup of hard work, a dash of determination, a pinch of Congressional attention, and all the award-winning barbeque you can eat equals a recipe for success. That’s what Big Papa’s BBQ will announce when it kicks off the opening of its third location in Littleton. In a year where it’s more common for a small business to close than open, Big Papa’s, a local award winning... Read more

Perlmutter Supports Help for Main Street December 15, 2009 Calls on Congress to Support Securities Tax on Large Wall Street Trading Activity Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) reiterated his support for recently passed financial reforms to bring accountability to Wall Street and end the risky banking practices and abuses resulting in the worst financial downturn since the Great Depression. Additionally, Perlmutter urged Congress to support a small securities transaction tax (.25%) on large W... Read more

Perlmutter Supports Most Significant Reforms to Wall St. Since New Deal December 11, 2009 To View Video of Rep. Perlmutter’s Comments Concerning this bill click here. Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) joined his colleagues passing the most significant reforms to the financial industry since the New Deal. Today, the Wall St. Reform and Consumer Protection Act passed the full House of Representatives. The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will protect taxpayers and consumers by b... Read more

December 10, 2009 7th CD Priorities Included in 2010 Appropriations Act Today the House passed and Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) supported the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010. Included within the bill are nine Colorado projects totaling just over $100 million. “I am proud to see the House approved these nine projects which benefit 7th Congressional District, the state of Colorado and the nation in various ways. Keeping our communities safe, conducting pioneering medical research, assisting ... Read more

Perlmutter Fights for Relief for Madoff Victims December 9, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), introduced 7th Congressional District constituent, and Madoff victim, Pete Leveton, to the Financial Services Capital Markets Subcommittee. Leveton, a Lakewood, CO. resident, is the Co-Chairman of the Agile Group, LLC. The Agile Group was an investment group that took private investments from individuals and bought shares in hedge funds operated by Bernie Madoff. Leveton testified on behalf o... Read more

Perlmutter Announces CD 7 Biofuel ARRA Grant Awards December 4, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) announced two 7th Congressional District companies will receive a total of $48 million in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act biorefinery grants. Lakewood based ZeaChem Inc. will receive $25 million, and Commerce City based Clearfuels Technology Inc. will receive $23 million. These are two out of 19 grants announced today by U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Agriculture... Read more

PERLMUTTER VOTES TO PERMENANTLY EXTEND ESTATE TAX RELIEF December 3, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted to permanently extend estate tax relief to ensure small farms, businesses and families are not burdened from an unfair tax policy. This will avoid a 10% tax increase and a lowered tax threshold of $1 million in 2011. The Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act (H.R 4154) will maintain the current estate tax exemption at $3.5 million ($7 milli... Read more