Twenty years ago, Tom Mauser was sitting in a congressional gallery, two seats down from the first lady, and watching President Bill Clinton describe his son, Daniel, as “an amazing kid, a straight-A student, a good skier.” Daniel had, in the president’s words, been “gunned down at Columbine” the year before. On Tuesday night, Tom Mauser will return to Congress for another State of the Union addre... Read more »
It’s a mad dash to the finish line for Congress. And not just when it comes to the impeachment process. Lawmakers are trying to send some must-pass legislation, including two appropriations bills that would avert a government shutdown, to the president’s desk. The House passed an almost $1.4 trillion dollar spending plan on Tuesday and sent it to the Senate, which will debate and likely pass the b... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) today applauded the passage of the fiscal year 2020 appropriations bills: H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158. “Most importantly, the passage of these bills ensures the federal government will remain open and working for the American people,” said Perlmutter. “It also includes significant funding for many of the priorities House Democrats have been fighting f... Read more »
Many of Colorado's Congressional representatives were home for the first snow, and they took the opportunity to host town halls in their districts. While the headlines back in D.C. were dominated by talk of the impeachment inquiry, constituents in Colorado were more interested in the political cornerstones in day-to-day life: the economy, health care and national security. Democratic Reps. Jason C... Read more »
At the Natural Grocers in Lakewood, next to the dairy aisle, shoppers got a free sample of what Rep. Ed Perlmutter calls “Government in the Grocery.” Perlmutter is a Democrat representing Congressional District 7. “The theory behind being we’re going to the people’s place, the grocery store… to make it more accessible for folks,” said Perlmutter, who has held the one-on-one constituent meetings si... Read more »
On Sept. 14, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) held his 100th of his Government in the Grocery events. He started the Government in the Grocery program when he first took office in 2007 to meet directly with 7th congressional district constituents in their community. The first Government in the Grocery was held on Jan. 27, 2007 in Wheat Ridge, and the 100th was held in Lakewood. “I believe being acc... Read more »
Lakewood, Colo. – On Saturday, September 14, 2019, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) held the 100th Government in the Grocery in Lakewood, Colorado. During the event, Perlmutter met with about 15 constituents and discussed issues ranging from immigration and impeachment to environmental concerns and student loan debt. Perlmutter started the Government in the Grocery program when he first took office... Read more »
DENVER – The collaborative working relationship among Colorado’s congressional delegation was on display at the Colorado Chamber’s biennial congressional luncheon today, featuring U.S. Reps. Jason Crow, Diana DeGette, Doug Lamborn, Joe Neguse, and Ed Perlmutter. The representatives addressed members of the Colorado Chamber for a bipartisan discussion on business issues related to health care, trad... Read more »
