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November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a push to ensure that the Senate's extension of unemployment benefits includes Coloradans, Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today announced Senate passage of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. The legislation, which they cosponsored, would provide relief to jobless workers by extending unemployment insurance for the nearly 14,000 jobless Coloradans who will exhaust their benefits by year's end. It also extends the homebuyer tax credit and provides important tax relief for Colorado families and small businesses.

October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bill Ritter Jr. today announced the release of new reports that outline how funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are being used in every county across Colorado. The 64 reports can be found at here and are the first of several new sources of data that will be released in the next few weeks to help Coloradans track Recovery Act dollars.

Washington, DC - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) applauded the $617,774 that will come to the state of Colorado for housing counseling and training grants as announced by the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Out of these grants, $98,258 will come to Aurora and Commerce City in the 7th Congressional District.

Eagle Grant is part of $71,226 Awarded to Colorado Rural Communities. October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, announced today that local efforts to repair local housing units for elderly residents will get a $26,900 boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Aurora, CO - October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07), is pleased to announce the Aurora Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center is the recipient of a $46,706.00 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help reduce homelessness among the veterans population in the Aurora community.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Colorado Community Managed Care Awarded Grants to Boost Use of Electronic Health Records. Washington, D.C. - September 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, applauded the announcement of $2 million for two health information technology initiatives in Colorado. The funds are part of $27.8 million in grants announced this week by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

“HOPE” focuses on new homeowners, disabled homeowners and the environment. WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman John Salazar announced that a federal Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) grant of $599,935.00 has been allocated for Adams State College. The college intends to use the grant to launch the Home Owner Preparedness, including all People, for one Environment (HOPE) program. HOPE is a community-based collaborative project designed to increase economic and housing affordability to youth, provide job training for people with disabilities and organize the community around environmental opportunities.

September 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colo. became one of the very first states in the nation to tap into the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) funds created for affordable housing development and preservation in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

DENVER, - September 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cedric Lipsey, age 35, and Philip A. Martinez, age 34, both from Denver, Colorado, were indicted by a federal grand jury last week on charges of wire fraud as part of a mortgage fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney David Gaouette, FBI Special Agent in Charge James Davis, and IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Christopher M. Sigerson announced. Lipsey was arrested by federal agents without incident. He appeared in U.S. District Court in Denver on August 31st, 2009 for an initial appearance, where he was advised of the charges pending against him. He appeared in court again today, where U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix authorized his release on a $50,000 property bond

August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bill Ritter announced funding for three projects in rural Colorado communities that will provide citizens with better access to cleaner water and essential medical services. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-R) funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will pay for $2.8 million in work to improve wastewater systems in Boone and Red Cliff and assist with a medical facility expansion in Bent County.

On Visit, Hears from Local Officials on Maximizing Geothermal Resources to Benefit Region. Pagosa Springs, CO - August 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, today visited the site for the Geothermal Greenhouse in Pagosa Springs with members of the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership (GGP). During the visit, Bennet discussed their vision for harnessing the local resource to produce food for the community.

Boulder, CO - August 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jared Polis, representing Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District, and Congressman Ed Perlmutter, representing Colorado’s 7th Congressional District, will host a Housing Fair Saturday, August 22nd from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Boulevard, in Thornton.

Washington, DC - July 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) announced the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) will receive a total of $45.1 million from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds to rehabilitate and construct housing for low-income families and individuals throughout the state.

Bi-partisan measure will rush tax relief to Colorado’s job creators. Washington, DC - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Betsy Markey today introduced the Small Business Growth Act, which will cut taxes for small businesses by allowing them to deduct up to $125,000 in real property from their federal income taxes. Co-sponsoring the bill are Congressmen Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Missouri) and Ron Paul (R-Texas).

S. 1379 Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 (Sen. Whitehouse) and H.R. 2336, GREEN Act (Rep. Perlmutter) Gives Real Savings, Real Investment by Promoting Energy Efficiency Homes. Washington, DC - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As our country continues to grapple with a slow economy, consumers are being hit hard by the twin burdens of a sagging housing market and rising energy prices. It's time to invest wisely in protecting family budgets and revitalize our built environment.