Perlmutter Supports Bill Providing Tax Relief for Veterans October 13, 2009 Congressman Ed Perlmutter voted for legislation granting a one-year extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit for members of the Armed Forces who served overseas in the last year. The legislation passed the House 416-16. “Our men and women in uniform should not be penalized because they are far from home serving their country,” said Perlmutter. “Our military members and their families deserve t he opportunity to r... Read more

PERLMUTTER JOINS MARKEY IN CALLING FOR CREDIT CARD COMPANIES TO HALT UNFAIR RATE HIKES October 7, 2009 U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), member of the House Financial Services Committee and a member of the New Democrat Coalition, signed on to a letter with Reps. Betsy Markey (CO-04), John Salazar (CO-03) and other Congressional leaders calling for credit card companies to pledge not to change the terms on consumer credit card accounts ahead of federal credit card reform legislation slated to go i... Read more

Perlmutter Praises Grant for Homeless Veterans October 6, 2009 U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), is pleased to announce the Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center is the recipient of a $46,706.00 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help reduce homelessness among the veterans population in the Aurora community. "Providing more veterans with shelter this winter is another step in fulfilling our promise to those who bravely sacrificed for our nation," Perlmu... Read more

Rep. Perlmutter to Receive Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Mountain States Chapter ‘Legislator of the Year’ Award October 2, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) will receive the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Mountain States Chapter ‘Legislator of the Year’ Award at their annual awards dinner. “I am honored to receive this award from the Mountain States PVA. In August, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki and members of the Colorado Congressional Delegation were at the A... Read more

Perlmutter Congratulates Aurora Police Department on COPS Funding October 1, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) announced a $208,960 Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Secure Our Schools (SOS) Grant Award for the Aurora Police Department. The COPS Office will award almost $16 million under the FY09 Secure Our Schools (SOS) grant program. Grants will be awarded to 128 law enforcement agencies in 38 states. “This grant award is a testament to the ... Read more

PERLMUTTER ANNOUNCES DETAILS ON VETERANS EDUCATION PAYMENTS October 1, 2009 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter praised the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for quickly responding to the needs of our student veterans by providing emergency checks under the new G.I. Bill. Thousands of veterans who applied for educational benefits under the program have not yet received their payments due to delayed processing and bureaucracy. These emergency checks will help veterans make payments towards books and... Read more

PERLMUTTER VOTES TO KEEP MEDICARE COSTS DOWN September 24, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter joined a majority of the House in voting to protect seniors and cash-strapped states from an increase in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. “It’s vital we fulfill the promise to protect our seniors during these tough economic times,” Perlmutter said. “This legislation will ensure seniors have more money in their pockets while preserving the benefits they earned.” The Medicare Premium Fairness Act wil... Read more

COLORADO LAWMAKERS URGE SWIFT ACTION TO AVOID CUTS TO HIGHWAY, BRIDGE FUNDS September 23, 2009 CONTACT Ben Marter (Markey)– 202-503-7888 Nathaniel Sillin (Coffman) – 202-225-7882 Leslie Oliver (Perlmutter)– 202-274-7944 Lara Cottingham (Polis) – 202-225-5693 Kristofer Eisenla (DeGette) – 202-225-4431 Eric Wortman (Salazar) – 202-225-4761 Delegation warns of sharp federal rescissions to CDOT Members of Colorado’s Congressional delegation today sent a letter to the leaders of the House Transportat... Read more

Perlmutter Calls for More Help for Colorado’s Unemployed September 22, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted against a bill that extended unemployment benefits to workers in 27 states – but not to workers in Colorado . “The good news for Colorado is our unemployment rates are improving and are lower than many states in the country. The bad news is there are still thousands of Coloradans out of work, and this bill does not help them,” said Perlmutter. “Colorado employers and workers c... Read more

Rep. Perlmutter Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month September 16, 2009 Today, Rep. Perlmutter issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 every year: “During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the Hispanic community and pay tribute to the contributions they have made to our nation, and continue to make every day. The 47.5 million-strong Hispanic community makes America a better and stronger nation. Here in Colorado and... Read more