Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
New England governors, Obama to push minimum wage
Brushing aside a recent report that raised red flags about the impact of raising the federal minimum wage, President Obama intends to step up the effort on behalf of one of his top domestic priorities by enlisting four Democratic governors from New England to pressure Congress. Published March 2, 2014
Obama calls Putin: Expresses ‘deep concern’
President Obama called Russian ruler Vladimir Putin Saturday afternoon and expressed "deep concern" over Russia's move in Ukraine. Published March 1, 2014
Obama outlines creation of rare black-focused program
After years of proclaiming his policies are color-blind, President Obama is establishing a program Thursday specifically to help young black men, whose fortunes have worsened since he took office. Published February 27, 2014
Obama announces federally funded Chicago high-tech hub
The Chicago hub will receive $70 million for a Pentagon-led institute that focuses on high-tech digital manufacturing and design. But Obama seemed eager to dispel any suspicions that hometown favoritism might have played a role in awarding Chicago one of the manufacturing centers. Published February 25, 2014
EPA: Carbon emissions reduction has little impact on climate change
When President Obama announced new fuel standards for trucks last week, he said the initiative would cut the harmful carbon pollution responsible for climate change. Published February 24, 2014
White House to work with Russia on ‘unified’ Ukraine after protesters take Kiev
The White House said Saturday it is closely monitoring events in Ukraine and said it would work with Russia to support a "unified" nation amid concerns the country could split in two. Published February 22, 2014
White House praises Ukraine’s new deal signed between Yanukovych, opposition leaders
The White House endorsed an agreement Friday between the Ukrainian government and opposition leaders, saying the deal is "consistent with what we have advocated." Published February 21, 2014
Foreign policy critics want Obama to chart a more proactive position
The flaring of global hots spots such as Ukraine and Syria dramatically illustrates the dwindling influence of President Obama in foreign affairs and the staying power of his perennial rival, Russian President Vladimir Putin, analysts say. Published February 20, 2014
Feeling pressure from the left, Obama backs off of Social Security cuts in budget
Bowing to pressure from its left flank, the White House revealed Thursday that it won't again propose Social Security cuts when President Obama releases his budget early next month, saying Republicans squandered chances for a deal last year. Published February 20, 2014
Obama takes credit for GOP governors’ success
President Obama said Thursday night that Republican governors are taking credit for improving their states' economies when it's really his administration's policies that have helped growth. Published February 20, 2014
White House backs away from proposed ‘chained’ CPI Social Security savings
The White House said Thursday that President Obama's next budget will drop an offer to accept lower cost-of-living increases in Social Security benefits through the so-called "chained" consumer price index. Published February 20, 2014
No truce yet: Ukraine’s violence continues as White House calls for peace
The White House expressed renewed disgust Thursday about more deaths of protesters in Ukraine and called on the government to back off from confrontations in the capital city. Published February 20, 2014
Obama denies Democrats stand in way of free trade agreement
Under pressure from Canada and Mexico to move forward on a huge free trade agreement, President Obama tried to deflect blame Wednesday from congressional Democrats who are vehemently opposed to the deal. Published February 19, 2014
Ukrainian president calls truce after Obama’s, allies’ warnings; fighting continues next day
Ukraine's president announced a truce Wednesday with opposition groups after clashes with riot police killed at least 26 people, violence that prompted President Obama and U.S. allies to warn of possible sanctions. Published February 19, 2014
Obama’s executive order to boost import-export business for American companies
On his way to Mexico, President Obama will sign an executive order Wednesday to speed up the import-export business for American companies. Published February 19, 2014
White House mum on damning North Korea report
The White House declined an opportunity Tuesday to jump on a stinging United Nations report documenting mass crimes against humanity by the regime in North Korea, despite its past criticisms of Pyongyang. Published February 18, 2014
Minimum wage hike would kill a half-million jobs: CBO
Raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour will cost the U.S. economy a half-million jobs by 2016 but will substantially boost wages for most low-income workers, according to a Congressional Budget Office report released Tuesday that adds a significant hurdle to Democrats' push for an increase. Published February 18, 2014
Obama orders up new mileage standards for big rigs
President Obama's visit to suburban Maryland on Tuesday to announce new fuel-efficiency standards for trucks was anything but efficient, as the commander-in-chief took a 15-vehicle caravan on an hour-long round trip just to deliver a 17-minute speech at a local Safeway distribution center. Published February 18, 2014
Obama to order the EPA to issue new auto fuel standards
As part of his efforts to combat climate change, President Obama will order the EPA Tuesday to issue a new round of regulations by March 2016 requiring auto manufacturers to boost fuel efficiency in medium and heavy-duty vehicles, a White House official said. Published February 18, 2014
Iranian leader predicting failure before six nations nuke talks even start
The Obama administration will open a fresh round of six-nation talks Tuesday aimed at preventing Iran from developing a nuclear bomb, but Iran's top leader predicted on the eve of negotiations that diplomacy will fail. Published February 17, 2014
