Ed Perlmutter

Colorado Democrats US Rep Mark Udall and US Rep Ed Perlmutter said on Monday that "America needs to wean itself off its addiction to fossil fuels," according to 7News Denver's web site. Their remarks take on added importance because John McCain today talked about his energy plan, which includes, of course, an extra big helping of fossil fuels.  

U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado Springs) spent $135,606 on taxpayer-funded constituent mailings in 2007 - almost twice as much as any other Colorado congressperson spent on franking, the Colorado Springs Gazette reported Tuesday.

Lamborn used the money to send letters to district residents, conduct "teletown hall" meetings with constituents on the phone and mail at least 10 full-color mail pieces that resemble campaign brochures and state his positions on defense, family issues, immigration and security, according to the Gazette.

With Monday marking the fifth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War, Democratic congressional candidates in Colorado are united in supporting the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq - they just don't agree on how or when to go about it.

Tomorrow: the Iraq War views of Republican congressional candidates in Colorado

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“Colorado, our moment is now!” cried U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) before an overflow crowd Wednesday morning at the University of Denver.

During his address at DU’s Magness Arena, Obama cast himself as more electable than Democratic presidential opponent Hillary Clinton, saying he is better able to bring together Democrats, Republicans, and independents.  read more »

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D), former Energy Sec. Federico Pena, and U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) will hold "town hall" meetings throughout Colorado this weekend to rally supporters and lure in undecided voters.

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) became the second Colorado congressman to leave the country this week when he left with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for Colombia this morning, the Denver Post reports.

Perlmutter is one of a group of lawmakers scheduled to meet with Colombian leaders about a U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement.

U.S. Rep. Mark Udall (D-Colo.) returned to the U.S. on Tuesday after spending 36 hours in Afghanistan.

U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.) might be a rookie congressman, but --online, at least -- he's already turning heads. 

Perlmutter's Congressional Web site received a "Silver Mouse" award last week from the Congressional Management Foundation, a non-partisan management consulting and research firm in Washington, D.C.

Perlmutter's staff has been aiming for a CMF award since the congressman took office last year, said spokesperson Leslie Oliver.