November 5, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession by extending the homebuyer’s tax credit, unemployment benefits, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to millions of workers, families, and businesses nationwide. “This is another crucial step to provide immediate ... Read more

Rep. Perlmutter Congratulates CD 7 Small Business Recovery Act Grant Award November 4, 2009 Lakewood based Native American Technologies Receive Department of Energy Grant Today, US Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) congratulates Native American Technologies Inc. on receiving an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant for more than $700,000 from the Department of Energy for a tall wind turbine prototype project. “I congratulate Native American Technologies in Lakewood on receiving a Recovery... Read more

PERLMUTTER VOTES TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM UNFAIR, ABUSIVE CREDIT CARD COMPANY ACTIONS November 4, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) lead the debate to accelerate critical reforms to protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. Following debate, Perlmutter and his colleagues voted to move up the start date of the Credit CARD Act to limit the worst practices of credit card companies. Perlmutter stated, “Hard working Americans who make payments on time, have ... Read more

Rep. Perlmutter Supports Resolution Commemorating the Library of Congress’ Veterans Oral History Project Week November 3, 2009 Encourages Members of Congress to Record Veterans Stories for Posterity Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution 866, establishing the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week. The legislation encourages public participation in a national project to collect and... Read more

Perlmutter Commemorates Cold War Patriots National Day of Remembrance October 30, 2009 Rep. Ed Perlmutter released the following statement to commemorate Oct. 30, 2009 as Cold War Patriots National Day of Remembrance. Perlmutter spoke on the House Floor this week in support of H Res 790 recognizing Oct. 30 as a national day of remembrance for American nuclear weapons program workers. Click Here to view video of Perlmutter’s speech. “On November 11th we recognize Veterans Day to honor the sacrifi... Read more

Perlmutter Supports Passage of Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act October 22, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee voted to approve legislation establishing a new, independent agency to protect taxpayers and consumers from unfair and abusive financial products and services. The Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA) is part of a package of the most significant reforms of the financial industry since the Great Depression. Perlmu... Read more

Perlmutter Applauds SolarTAC on "Powering Up" Event in Aurora October 21, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement on the "Powering Up" event for the SolarTAC (Solar Technology Acceleration Center) located in the 7th Congressional District in Aurora. The 74-acre SolarTAC campus is a public-private research partnership designed to get cutting edge solar technologies to the marketplace. SolarTAC is a collaboration between Abengoa Solar, SunEdison, the City of Au... Read more

PERLMUTTER VOTES TO KEEP AMERICA SAFE, SECURE BORDERS October 15, 2009 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted to invest in top priority homeland security programs to keep Americans safe. The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act emphasizes programs to secure our borders, ports and airports, and help train local first responders and emergency personnel. The bill passed the House of Representatives today 307-114. In Colorado, firefighters and first responders will have the opportunit... Read more

Perlmutter Applauds More than $600,000 in Housing Counseling Grants for CO October 14, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) applauded the $617,774 that will come to the state of Colorado for housing counseling and training grants as announced by the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Out of these grants, $98,258 will come to Aurora and Commerce City in the 7th Congressional District. “These programs will help stabilize our neighborhoods and keep people in their homes by provi... Read more

Perlmutter Announces Education Jobs Funded Through Recovery Act Grants October 14, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) announced the latest numbers for education jobs in the 7th Congressional District funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). To date, Jefferson County Public Schools received more than $43 million in ARRA grants to fund more than 418 jobs. “For our schools, this funding is critical not only to ensure our children receive the highest quality education, b... Read more