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Senator Chuck Schumer pictured with Ciaran Staunton of the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform in DC last in December 2011.

Irish lobby gear up for visa battle in bid to make undocumented Irish legal in U.S.

As the Senate Judiciary Committee kicks off what is expected to be a lengthy process of debating and amending the immigration bill on Thursday, the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR), the group dedicated to creating a new l ...

May 09, 2013 by CAHIR O'DOHERTY 14

Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Irish America luncheon in NYC

Joe Biden seeks support from religious leaders to continue to push for gun control

Vice President Joe Biden has appealed to leaders across the faith community to keep pressure on lawmakers to support background checks for those ordering guns in the United States. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 19

Ray Villeda, NBC 5 News Thousands walk the streets of Downtown Dallas on Cinco de Mayo, demanding citizenship and rights for undocumented immigrants.

Dublin born Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell leads March for immigration reform - VIDEO

An Irish Catholic Bishop addressed thousands of marchers in Dallas on Sunday, who came out to show their support for comprehensive immigration reform. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 7

Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden could be running head to head for the 2016 presidential election

Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden could go head to head in Presidential Race 2016 – VIDEO

Democrats may witness a ‘face-off’ between Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden in the 2016 presidential election, according to former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 21

Nancy Pelosi lends backing to Hillary Clinton as polls give Democrat the green light for 2016 presidency

Hillary Rodham Clinton may want to think twice about retirement. In the latest Quinnipiac University presidential poll Clinton is dominating the Democratic field by a margin that makes it clear she's already the candidate of choic ...

May 04, 2013 by IRISHCENTRAL STAFF WRITERS 1

Conservative news entertainment complex claim Barack Obama leader of Al Qaeda

Megyn KellyWhile you've been busy getting on with your life the conservative news entertainment complex has been concocting conspiracies.They're making increasingly absurd claims in a desperate effort to gain ... ...

by Cahir O'Doherty 40

CAPTION: Pictured on stage: Billy Lawless Chairman of the Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)

Senator Dick Durbin addresses May Day Rally for immigration reform in Chicago

Senator Durbin took to the stage Wednesday May 1, standing alongside Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform Chairman Billy Lawless, for a May Day rally in downtown Chicago ...

by BREANDÁN G. MAGEE 1

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walk from the White House with their daughters Sasha Obama, second from left, and Malia Obama, right, on their way through Lafayette Park to St. Jo

First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters tipped for Irish visit in June

First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters Sasha and Malia are expected to visit Ireland June 17 and 18th while President Obama is at the G8 summit in Enniskillen. ...

May 03, 2013 by JAMES O'SHEA 40

Former President George W. Bush meets U2 frontman Bono in 2008

Former president George W Bush praises his old friend U2 frontman Bono

Who says only Democrats get to make friends with rock stars? ...

May 03, 2013 by Irish Voice Reporters 4

They say success has many fathers, but Benghazi Libya is the orphan on the White House step

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by Ed Farnan 1

Joe Biden offers to rip off Lindsey Graham’s skin and finds John McCain frustrating - but in a good way

Senator Lindsey Graham got an endorsement this week he can do without, from no less than the Vice President Joe Biden. ...

May 01, 2013 by IrishCentral Staff Writers 5

Council Speaker Christine Quinn has criticized Mayor Bloomberg over his remarks on the teachers union

Mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn says Jason Collins Will 'literally save lives' by coming out - VIDEO

New York City Council speaker Christine Quinn, who is in a race to become the city's first openly gay mayor, hailed the country’s first pro basketball athlete for coming out on Monday. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 5

Boston man confronts Infowars conspiracy nuts over 'false flag' claim

An Infowars 'reporter' read the riot act Inforwars, the far right government conspiracy clearing house helmed by crackpot Alex Jones, and one of Tamerlan Ts ...

by Cahir O'Doherty 20

For just $500,000 you too can buy yourself a visa for the United States

Buying a life in America and your U.S. citizenship - for a $500,000 price tag

Although some say money cannot buy you happiness, it can put you on a path to U.S. citizenship for a price tag of $500,000. ...

April 30, 2013 by IrishCentral Staff Writers 9

View from the Lough Erne Lodge the target of a 60kg bomb last weekend and the planned location for this June's G8 Summit

Government pumps cash into Enniskillen makeover ahead of international leaders’ visit for G8 Summit

Almost $362,000 will be spent on renovating Enniskillen. Co. Fermanagh. The money will be spent on making the town “brighter and more vibrant” through a painting and signage scheme and to give marketing training to store owners. ...

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