Perlmutter Supports Plan to Fund the Country for the Year

Citing the need for certainty for small businesses, families and our national security, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) voted with a bipartisan majority to support the Continuing Resolution to fund the country through the end of September (end of FY 2013).

The measure supports important programs for economic development in Colorado, including the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) which is the next generation weather satellite to predict weather patterns earlier with more accuracy ensuring better, faster preparation, response and recovery.  The JPSS program in Colorado employs approximately 650 people at private businesses including Raytheon and Ball Aerospace.

Furthermore, the Continuing Resolution supports critical wildfire recovery and mitigation programs which will help Colorado recover from a devastating wildfire season and mitigate the impacts of these natural disasters in the future.

"By working together, we can get things done. Today, Democrats and Republicans came together to avoid shutting our country down and ensure we provide the kind of community services and resources we as Americans have decided are important," said Perlmutter. "Also, the positive job growth numbers today show our small businesses and families need certainty to plan for the future and continue our economic recovery and growth.  Today’s bill underscores the need to pursue a balanced deficit reduction plan for our country to be more prosperous and secure. "

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