Irish in US Politics
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Sarah Palin slams Obama and attendees of White House correspondents dinner on Twitter
Sarah Palin is finished with courting the media, who are continually sniping that her political career is likewise finished. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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NBA gay star Jason Collins credits Joe Kennedy III with helping him come out - VIDEO
Jason Collins, who made history this week by becoming the first pro sportsman to come out as gay, has credited Congressman Joe Kennedy III for helping him to make his historic decision. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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James Bond, aka Pierce Brosnan, turns totally against violent movies and guns
Saying, “The gun law in America is absolutely crazy and out of control,” James Bond, AKA Irishman Pierce Brosnan, has turned against violence and thinks society is being deeply damaged by violence in films and video games. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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No ambassador to Ireland chosen is raising questions among Irish Americans - Failure to fill post six months after election seen as strange
Deerfield, or the Chief Secretary's Lodge, in Phoenix Park, Dublin, is the residence of the American Ambassador to Ireland. No ambassador to Ireland chosen ... by Niall O'Dowd
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Immigrants twice as likely to start a business as native-born Americans
A new report shows that immigrants are nearly twice as likely to start businesses as native born Americans. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Former President Bill Clinton joins Twitter after taking Stephen Colbert’s advice - VIDEO
Former President Bill Clinton officially joined Twitter on Wednesday, sending his first tweets to his daughter Chelsea and TV host Stephen Colbert. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly says Boston bomber brothers planned to attack Times Square - VIDEO
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told reporters Thursday afternoon that the Boston Marathon bombers had “spontaneously” planned to drive to Times Square with their unused six explosives. ... by KERRY O'SHEA
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In wake of Boston bombings Peter King calls for Muslim surveillance - says FBI went after Irish in hunt for Westies gang
In the wake of the Boston bombings, Rep. Peter King has once again called for monitoring of Muslim American community. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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MIT cop Sean Collier was shot execution-style because terrorists ‘needed a gun’
The 27-year-old Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) cop Sean Collier was shot execution style at point-blank range as the Tsarnaev brothers attempted to steal his gun. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Bill O’Reilly and Ellen DeGeneres favorite TV personalities among Republicans
Quick, which two TV giants appeal most to Republican voters? If you said Bill O'Reilly you'd be right. If you said Ellen DeGeneres, believe it or not you would also be right. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Leading Republican Paul Ryan comes out in favor of immigration reform despite Boston attacks
Former Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan has come out strongly in favor of immigration reform and says the Boston bombings have convinced him even more the system is broken. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Mark Kelly and Gabrielle Giffords ‘furious’ over Republican’s move to block gun control reform - VIDEO
Despite being supported by 90 percent of Americans, the recent amendment proposing background checks for gun-buyers came up short against the 60-vote threshold needed to carry through the legislation and caused much upset among it ... by AMANDA DRISCOLL
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Anthony Weiner finishes second in New York mayoral poll, behind Christine Quinn - VIDEO
Ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner is already topping New York mayoral polls, despite only being back in contention as a possible candidate one week. ... by IrishCentral Staff Writers
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Irish American leaders see legalization of 50,000 Irish in new Immigration bill
The Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform has welcomed Wednesday’s introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, S.744 by the ‘Gang of 8’ in the US Senate and fully expect an est ... by JAMES O'SHEA
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Boston’s Irish Consul witnessed great fear and bravery during fatal Boston Marathon bombings - VIDEO
On Wednesday, Boston’s Irish Consul General Michael Lonergan spoke with IrishCentral about the tragic Boston Marathon attacks amid conflicting reports that a suspect had been either identified and or arrested. ... by KERRY O’SHEA
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