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Dave Boyer

Dave Boyer is a White House correspondent for The Washington Times. A native of Allentown, Pa., Boyer worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer from 2002 to 2011 and also has covered Congress for the Times. He is a graduate of Penn State University. Boyer can be reached at dboyer@washingtontimes.com.

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President Obama speaks on the South Lawn of the White House on June 13, 2014. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Obama threatens veto on California drought bill

After golfing on some of California's biggest water-guzzling courses, President Obama has issued a veto threat against drought-relief legislation for California. Published December 5, 2014

A casket containing the remains of former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry sits in the front lobby of the John A. Wilson Building, the District's city hall, where Barry spent 16 years as mayor and another 16 years on the D.C. Council, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, in Washington. Barry died Nov. 23 at age 78. His remains were brought to the Wilson Building Thursday morning to lie in repose for 24 hours before a funeral procession and two memorial services. (AP Photo/Ben Nuckols)

White House mum, but no sign Obama will attend Barry funeral

The White House was giving no sign Friday that President Obama will attend this weekend's funeral for former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, with the administration declining to say whether the president will send any official representative to the service. Published December 5, 2014

President Barack Obama listens as Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks during their meeting, Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The leaders discussed topics including ISIL, Syria, and refugees. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama, King Abdullah plot strategy against Islamic State

In a meeting at the White House Friday with Jordan's King Abdullah II, President Obama said a U.S-led coalition is making "slow but steady progress" in creating a moderate Syrian army to fight the Islamic State terrorist group. Published December 5, 2014

President Barack Obama speaks about the recent police issues before talking about education at the Summit on College Opportunity, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. On Wednesday, a grand jury decided not to charge a white police officer in the chokehold death of a black man. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama says college should be more affordable

Expressing concern that foreign students are able to "out-compete" Americans, President Obama said Thursday he wants to make sure that college is affordable for U.S. students. Published December 4, 2014

President Barack Obama speaks to leading CEOs to discuss ways to promote the economy and create jobs during his last two years in office, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at the Business Roundtable Headquarters in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama says there’s too much government red tape

Even as his administration continues to press forward with a slew of new regulations, President Obama acknowledged Wednesday he agrees with Republicans that the government burdens industry with too much red tape. Published December 3, 2014

President Barack Obama speaks to leading CEOs to discuss ways to promote the economy and create jobs during his last two years in office, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at the Business Roundtable Headquarters in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama predicts GOP will fail in efforts to counter immigration action

President Obama said Wednesday he expects congressional Republicans to take "a couple of stabs" unsuccessfully at rescinding his executive action on immigration, but warned the issue shouldn't sidetrack fiscal issues such as completing a budget and reforming tax rates. Published December 3, 2014

AT&T President and CEO Randall Stephenson and other corporate chiefs on Wednesday at the Business Roundtable in Washington will press President Obama and congressional leaders to approve a package of corporate tax breaks. (Associated Press)

Businesses to press Obama on tax-extender

As President Obama prepares to meet with some of the nation's top business leaders Wednesday, he's divided with top Senate Democrats over tax-cut legislation that is viewed by many industry chiefs as crucial to continued job growth. Published December 2, 2014

The White House offered praise of Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter Monday, but would not confirm rumors that he is the front-runner to replace his boss, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. The Senate confirmed him for his previous Pentagon post by unanimous consent. (Associated Press)

Ashton Carter rumored front-runner for Defense Secretary

The White House offered high praise but refused Tuesday to confirm multiple reports that Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is President Obama's choice to replace his recently ousted boss Chuck Hagel as head of the Pentagon. Published December 2, 2014