Editor’s Note: Dr. Oscar Reiss received his World War II medals at a ceremony arranged by Congressman Ed Perlmutter on Aug. 3. Perlmutter has held several medal ceremonies for local veterans who were never awarded or presented with the medals and honors they earned during their service. Reiss received the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct, European-African-Middle Easter Campaign, World War II Victory and Army of Occupation of Germany medals. About me Born in Rhineland, Germany, I move... Read more

PHILADELPHIA — The resurrection of Glass-Steagall has proven surprisingly popular among the rank and file of both political parties, but the lawmakers who would theoretically implement the Depression-era law's reinstatement appear wary of the idea. Much like their Republican colleagues last week, Democratic lawmakers at the convention here were skeptical of embracing such a plan, unsure of what it would look like. "The old Glass-Steagall wasn't an effective law," said Rep. Brad Sherman D-Calif.,... Read more

Nearly 70 years after performing the acts of valor that earned him seven prestigious war medals for his service in the U.S. Army, 95-year-old WWII veteran Oscar Reiss, Ph.D was finally presented his medals in a formal ceremony Aug. 3. Reiss contacted Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s office to ask for a medal ceremony for the Silver Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal that had already been awarded to him without ceremony, and in the process, Perlmutter’s office discovered that Reiss earned five additional meda... Read more

Lakewood, Colo. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) marijuana-related actions announced August 11, 2016: "Today's announcement is a real missed opportunity. While I appreciate the expanded research capabilities, the fact is, federal law still conflicts with state laws on this issue. I will continue to work with both sides of the aisle in Congress to remedy the inconsistencies, especially with re... Read more

The news is finally official: The Drug Enforcement Administration denied a five-year-old marijuana rescheduling petition on Thursday morning. It was the fourth consecutive time the DEA has denied a petition to reschedule cannabis, and the agency’s announcement sent shockwaves throughout America’s legal pot industry. The decision, which will likely push medical marijuana research forward while keeping cannabis within the ultra-restrictive Schedule I classification, also caught the attention of re... Read more

Lakewood, Colo. – On August 4, 2016, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) celebrated the fourth annual Startup Day Across America by interviewing two entrepreneurs in his family: his dad and his daughter “My dad worked for my grandfather when he started his construction company and then started his own company in the 1940s,” said Perlmutter. “My daughter, Abby, recently started her own business and blog named Denver Darling. While their businesses are quite different, they share similar experiences a... Read more

Nearly 70 years since his time as a soldier, World War II veteran Oscar Reiss on Wednesday was finally awarded his distinguished war medals, five of which he didn’t know he earned until earlier this year. The 95-year-old Reiss filed a request with U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter’s office in April, asking a formal ceremony for the Silver Star and Purple Heart medals he earned in World War II but was never formally presented. While processing those honors, it was discovered Reiss was due five additional ... Read more

Lakewood, Colo. – On August 3, 2016, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) held a formal medal presentation ceremony for Lakewood resident, Oscar Reiss, Ph.D. During the ceremony, Dr. Reiss was presented with seven military medals for his service during World War II. “Dr. Reiss has had an amazing life with some terrible losses but because of his courage and bravery, we’ve all benefited as a country and been blessed by his contributions both in and out of military service,” said Perlmutter. Born in Rhi... Read more

A $230 million project to expand Interstate 25 between Loveland and Fort Collins has netted a $15 million grant from the federal government. The money came from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s highly competitive Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program, which helps pay for road, rail, transit and port projects. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) had asked for $25 million, according to an April 2016 letter of support for the... Read more

Lakewood, Colo. – U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement today reflecting on the four year anniversary of the Aurora theater shooting: “Everyone has the right to feel safe in their community and as they go about their daily activities. Four years ago today, that right was taken away from dozens of people who went to see a movie in Aurora, Colorado. Today and every day we remember the lives impacted that fateful night - including the twelve lives we lost and their famili... Read more