Rep. Perlmutter Announces Grant for Community College of Aurora June 9, 2009 U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), is pleased to announce the Community College Of Aurora was awarded $149,909.00 from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, which goes into effect August 1, 2009, will fund training and support for 13 faculty members at the Community College Of Aurora to implement a Geographic Information System module in their classroom. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a combination o... Read more

Untitled Document June 9, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) called for hearings to examine the process Chrysler and GM corporations used to evaluate which dealerships should be rejected and which should remain open. Citing concern that the criteria used for determining the closure of the franchises was not consistent or readily available, Perlmutter sent a letter to House Financial Services Committee Chairman, Barney Frank and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers urging the... Read more

June 1, 2009 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement concerning GM’s bankruptcy filing. “I believe Ch 11 is only way for GM to restructure and deal with their financial situation in a complete fashion to come up with an organization that can compete and succeed. “As we work our way through the aftermath of both the Chrysler and GM bankruptcies, I am committed to trying to cushion the blow to the parties caught in the ... Read more

May 20, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee and Rules Committee, voted with a bipartisan majority (361-64) in the House to end credit card gimmicks and provide relief from unfair rate increases to millions of credit card holders throughout the country. Perlmutter stated, “Hard working Americans who make payments on time, have good credit, and live within their means see their rates increase without notice and without cause. “In a time wh... Read more

May 18, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) is proud to announce the following funding update on H.R. 1, the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, for the 7th Congressional District of Colorado. “This level of funding is a testament to the high quality research institutions, municipalities, small businesses and government facilities which reside in the 7th Congressional District. Over the next several months my office will continue to assist my constituents maximize the opportunities av... Read more

May 14, 2009 Today, Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) lead the debate on HR 2346, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009. During the debate, Perlmutter urged Congress to provide additional funding to support our troops’ efforts in the War on Terrorism in and . The bill provides for much needed equipment, back pay for service members and veterans who served under stop-loss orders since 2001, a responsible plan for ending the war in by removing all combat troops by August 2010, and a plan to... Read more

May 14, 2009 Today, Rep. Ed Perlmutter, (CO-07), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement concerning Chrysler’s recent announcement that they were revoking 789 of 3,200 franchises for dealerships across the nation. Here in Colorado, 12 dealerships will lose their franchises as a result, including the Medved Chrysler-Jeep dealership in Wheat Ridge, CO in the 7th Congressional District. “The announcement of these franchise revocations is a big loss for ou... Read more

May 14, 2009 G.R.E.E.N. Act Gives Real Savings, Real Investment by Promoting Energy Efficiency Homes Last week, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) re-introduced his G.R.E.E.N. Act (Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods) in the House of Representatives, which includes a key financing provision by Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT). As we’ve seen economic growth in the slow down, consumers are being hit hard by the twin burdens of a sagging housing market and rising energy prices. It's time to invest... Read more

May 8, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter applauds the announcement of $40 million for the West Corridor Light Rail as part of H.R. 1, the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. Upon completion - the West Corridor will provide light rail service from Union Station in Denver to Golden with key stops at the Denver Federal Center and the Jefferson County Municipal Complex. “I would like to thank Secretary LaHood and the Obama Administration for prioritizing the West Corridor for stimulus funding. ... Read more

May 8, 2009 Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, included an amendment within HR 1728, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act, to help stabilize the housing market. Perlmutter’s amendment allows home buyers to take possession of the house within 30 days instead of 90 days if the prior owner was renting out the house in violation of a mortgage contract at the time the property was sold. The Perlmutter amendment was approved by a voice vot... Read more