Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in the Hobby Lobby/Conestoga Wood cases: "I'm disappointed in today's ruling because it allows certain privately-held for-profit companies to interfere with a woman's individual right to make her own health care decisions. The decision jeopardizes access to contraception, an essential part of women's health care, by allowing privately-held companies to impose their "sincerely held reli...
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U.S. Ed. Perlmutter (CO-07) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in McCullen v. Coakley: "Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision, McCullen v. Coakley, is disappointing and threatens the safety of patients, family members and staff at family service clinics and other health facilities. Fortunately, Colorado's 'floating' buffer zone remains in effect as a necessary protection for public safety, women's health and individual access to healthcare faciliti...
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Third installment totals $17 million awarded to the state to help small businesses access capital The U.S. Treasury Department awarded Colorado another $5.5 million to help improve access to capital for local small businesses. As part of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), funds were transferred to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade in order to leverage greater levels of private lending to small businesses. "Access to capital is imperative for an...
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U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released this statement regarding the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Bill: "Due to irresponsible cuts to critical transportation, infrastructure and housing programs, I could not support the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill in its current form. This bill significantly reduces funding for many high priorities in my district including essential programs that provide strong infrastructure and affordable housi...
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"I supported The Veterans Access to Care Act (H.R. 4810) because I believe it is essential to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand access to private healthcare facilities in order to better serve our veterans and conduct an independent, external audit of VA's healthcare practices," said Perlmutter. "Veterans who endure long wait times or do not live near a VA facility should have access to care now, as we continue working to fix the widespread problems at the VA. The bottom line is...
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"I supported The Veterans Access to Care Act (H.R. 4810) because I believe it is essential to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expand access to private healthcare facilities in order to better serve our veterans and conduct an independent, external audit of VA's healthcare practices," said Perlmutter. "Veterans who endure long wait times or do not live near a VA facility should have access to care now, as we continue working to fix the widespread problems at the VA. The bottom line is...
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U.S. Representative Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) released this statement regarding the 70th Anniversary of D-Day: “70 years ago today, Allied Forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, tasked with the heavy burden of leading the largest seaborne invasion in the world’s history. The sacrifices and violence endured by these men for their country, their fellow soldiers, and the preservation of liberty serve as a cornerstone in our nation's history. I am grateful for Americans willing to step into harm’s w...
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