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Edwin George "Ed" Perlmutter (born May 1, 1953) is the U.S. Representative for Colorado's 7th congressional district, serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life, education and career
Perlmutter was born in Denver, Colorado. He was raised by a Jewish father and Protestant mother, and describes himself as a Christian. Perlmutter graduated from Jefferson High School in Edgewater, Colorado and went on to study political science, history and economics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating in 1975. He received his Juris Doctor from CU in 1978 where he was twice elected President of his class while working part time as a laborer on construction projects.
Perlmutter was formerly a director of the law firm of Berenbaum Weinshienk, and ...
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-D), an advocate of Democratic Party healthcare reform proposals, listens to constituents on August 8, 2009 in Brighton, Colorado. , positive
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, administers the House oath to Rep. Edwin Perlmutter, D-Colo., during a re-enactment of the swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington. , positive
U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter released the following statement in recognition of the 10th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in Pennsylvania, Washington DC and New York.
"This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States. This is a time of somber reflection to remember those we lost and support their families and loved ones.
Since 9/11, our nation took significant efforts to successfully prevent terrorism threats at home and abroad. We've thwarted attacks on transatlantic airliners and in Times Square, and others which never make the ...
U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Golden, announced his support Sept. 26 for Steve Hogan for Aurora mayor.
In front of the Aurora-based Beverage Distributors Co., the eighth largest employer in Aurora, Perlmutter said he is endorsing Hogan because of his focus on jobs.
Perlmutter’s announcement came shortly before U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, announced his support for Aurora City Councilman Ryan Frazier for mayor.
Perlmutter said his top priority in Congress is putting people back to work, and Hogan will also make that one if his goals if he were to become mayor.
“We have ...
Saturday, June 18, Representative Ed Perlmutter met with the citizens he represents in Washington DC. He was originally scheduled to meet and discuss issues one on one from 10 am until noon, but the numbers of citizens that showed up packed the house and the congressman stayed for an extra hour to accommodate everyone. Citizens waited patiently for their time and Perlmutter's undivided attention. Some of the topics that were addressed included the Veteran's Hospital and Veteran's Benefits, Medicare, the economy, job loss and unemployment, education, the IRS, and also a very local issue ...