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Immigrants being sworn in as citizens of the United States - new study shows that immigrants are twice as likely to set up their own businesses

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. ...

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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. ...

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Alleged Boston bombers, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev “spontaneously” chose Times Square, New York, as their next bombing target

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 6

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. ...

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Vice President Biden spoke at the memorial for slain MIT police officer Sean Collier and condemned terrorism, saying, "Boston, you sent a powerful message to the world."

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. ...

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Irish American star Ellen DeGeneres and Bill O'Reilly have been chosen as the top stars among Republicans

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 2

Republican Paul Ryan says the Boston bombing has convinced him now is the time for immigration reform in the United States

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. ...

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Wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged Congress to "be bold, be courageous" in its efforts to combat gun violence at a Senate panel hearing Wednesday

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 ...

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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. ...

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Durbin pic - (l-r) - Fr. Brendan McBride (Irish Apostolate USA), Celine Kennelly (ILIR), Senator Dick Durbin, Billy Lawless (Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform)

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 8

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 1

Taoiseach Enda Kenny (left) and Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore (right), leaders of the current Fine Gael / Labour Party coalition

Irish government praises ‘Gang of Eight’ bipartisan Senate immigration reform legislation

The bipartisan Senate panel on immigration reform, nicknamed the ‘Gang of Eight,’ has put forth their proposals for immigration reform. The Irish government, who will see many of its citizens affected by the potential reforms, pra ...

by KERRY O’SHEA 15

Senate immigration plan revealed - employment skills key in 'Gang of Eight' bipartisan legislation

Though a Tuesday press conference to unveil the new Senate immigration reform bill was canceled out of respect to victims of the Boston terror attack, the sweeping measure was made public. ...

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Bill O’Reilly slams President Obama for labeling Boston bombings a ‘tragedy’ – VIDEO

Fox News pundit Bill O’Reilly slammed President Obama Monday after the U.S. leader described the Boston bombings as a “tragedy” during his address to the nation on Monday. ...

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Choosing who chooses - Made legal in 1973 abortion continues to divide the United States

Abortion continues to be one of the most divisive issues in the the United States Abortion, made legal across the US by the landmark Supreme Court Decision, ...

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