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			<title>Prospects for immigration reform bill are 50-50 say the pols privately - House seen as major obstacle as Senate gets closer to a vote (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 04:03:41 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/20130517070009Gang_of_eight_immigration_SWIFF.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="JANUARY 28: (L-R) U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Senate Majority Whip Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) listen during a n" title="JANUARY 28: (L-R) U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Senate Majority Whip Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) listen during a n" border="0" /> <br /> US Sen John McCain (R-AZ), Sen <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/periscope/prospects-for-immigration-reform-bill-are-50-50-say-the-pols-privately---house-seen-as-major-obstacle-as-senate-gets-closer-to-a-vote-207843481.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Massachusetts Stands Strong for Immigration Reform (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 05:33:53 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[  <br /> On Friday, May 10, the Irish International Immigrant Center stood alongside leaders of government, business, labor and faith communities to re-affirm the conviction that Congress should pass immigration reform now to strengthen the safety and further the prosperity of all AmericansHeld the day after markup began of the historic, bipartisan immigration reform bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee, the press conference reaffirmed the support of local government, business, labor, and community leaders at a time of public uncertainty in the wake of the tragic and heinous Boston Marathon bombings The press conference stressed the urgency of continuing to move forward with reform, so that families will no longer be needlessly torn apartThe Greater Boston Citizenship Initiative works in partnership with: the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Centro Latino, Irish International Immigrant Center, Jewish Vocational Services, Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers and MIRA coalition <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/story/roots/irish-community-connections/massachusetts-stands-strong-for-immigration-reform-207636051.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Dublin born Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell leads March for immigration reform - VIDEO   (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:48 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Immigration_Rally_Dallas_TN.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Ray Villeda, NBC 5 News Thousands walk the streets of Downtown Dallas on Cinco de Mayo, demanding citizenship and rights for undocumented immigrants." title="Ray Villeda, NBC 5 News Thousands walk the streets of Downtown Dallas on Cinco de Mayo, demanding citizenship and rights for undocumented immigrants." border="0" />  </br>By: IrishCentral Staff Writers <p>An Irish <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news-topic/Irish-Catholic-Church.html">Catholic</a> Bishop addressed thousands of marchers in Dallas on Sunday, who came out to show their support for comprehensive immigration reform.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Dublin-born-Dallas-Bishop-Kevin-J-Farrell-leads-March-for-immigration-reform---VIDEO---206565161.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Senator-Dick-Durbin-addresses-May-Day-Rally-for-immigration-reform-in-Chicago-205934801.html</link>
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			<title>Senator Dick Durbin addresses May Day Rally for immigration reform in Chicago (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 04:48:03 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Dick-Durban_Billy_Lawless_TN.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="CAPTION: Pictured on stage:  Billy Lawless Chairman of the Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)" title="CAPTION: Pictured on stage:  Billy Lawless Chairman of the Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)" border="0" />  </br>By: BREANDÁN G. MAGEE <p>Senator Durbin took to the stage Wednesday May 1, standing alongside Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform Chairman <a target="_blank" href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Why-immigration-reform-can-only-be-a-good-thing-for-the-United-States-economy--198764361.html">Billy Lawless</a>, for a May Day rally in downtown Chicago that saw thousands take to the streets to demand an end to deportations and <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news-topic/Irish-Immigration.html">immigration reform</a> now.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Senator-Dick-Durbin-addresses-May-Day-Rally-for-immigration-reform-in-Chicago-205934801.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Political rivals Paul Ryan and Luis Gutierrez show their support for immigration reform in Chicago (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:43:05 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Paul_Ryan_Luis_Gutierrez_TN.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Pictured left to right:  Cyril Regan President Chicago Irish Immigrant Support (CIIS), Congressman Paul Ryan, Billy Lawless Chairman Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform, Breandan Magee Executive Dire" title="Pictured left to right:  Cyril Regan President Chicago Irish Immigrant Support (CIIS), Congressman Paul Ryan, Billy Lawless Chairman Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform, Breandan Magee Executive Dire" border="0" />  </br>By: BREANDÁN G. MAGEE <p>History was made at the City Club of Chicago on Monday, April 22 as two rival congressmen, one a conservative Republican and the other a liberal Democrat, shared a stage not once but twice to confirm their commitment to comprehensive immigration reform. The Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform led by Chairman <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-immigration-lobbyist-praises-President-Obamas-reform-plans-189258251.html">Billy Lawless</a> greeted both legislators and thanked them for their leadership on this issue.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Political-rivals-Paul-Ryan-and-Luis-Gutierrez-show-their-support-for-immigration-reform-in-Chicago-204654621.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Leading-Republican-Paul-Ryan-comes-out-in-favor-of-immigration-reform-despite-Boston-attacks-204256711.html</link>
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			<title>Leading Republican Paul Ryan comes out in favor of immigration reform despite Boston attacks (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:30:43 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/paul_ryan2.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Republican Paul Ryan says the Boston bombing has convinced him now is the time for immigration reform in the United States" title="Republican Paul Ryan says the Boston bombing has convinced him now is the time for immigration reform in the United States" border="0" />  </br>By: IrishCentral Staff Writers <p>Former Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan has come out strongly in favor of immigration reform and says the <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Republican-Grassley-says-Boston-bombing-suspects-show-holes-in-broken-US-immigration-system-203905571.html">Boston bombings have convinced him even more the system is broken.</a></p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Leading-Republican-Paul-Ryan-comes-out-in-favor-of-immigration-reform-despite-Boston-attacks-204256711.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<link>http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-government-praises-Gang-of-Eight-bipartisan-Senate-immigration-reform-legislation-203568561.html</link>
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			<title>Irish government praises ‘Gang of Eight’ bipartisan Senate immigration reform legislation (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:28:30 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Enda+Kenny+Eamon+Gilmore+th1.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Taoiseach Enda Kenny (left) and Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore (right), leaders of the current Fine Gael / Labour Party coalition" title="Taoiseach Enda Kenny (left) and Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore (right), leaders of the current Fine Gael / Labour Party coalition" border="0" />  </br>By: KERRY O’SHEA <p>The bipartisan Senate panel on immigration reform, nicknamed the &lsquo;Gang of Eight,&rsquo; has put forth <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Senate-immigration-plan-revealed---employment-skills-key-in-Gang-of-Eight-bipartisan-legislation-203414951.html">their proposals</a> for immigration reform. The Irish <a href="http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=89552" target="_blank">government</a>, who will see many of its citizens affected by the potential reforms, praised the panel&rsquo;s proposals.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-government-praises-Gang-of-Eight-bipartisan-Senate-immigration-reform-legislation-203568561.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title> 90 percent of undocumented in the US want citizenship once immigration reform is passed (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:10:52 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Swearing+in+th.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="New poll finds that 90 percent of undocumented living in the US would apply for citizenship once immigration reform has been introduced" title="New poll finds that 90 percent of undocumented living in the US would apply for citizenship once immigration reform has been introduced" border="0" />  </br>By: IrishCentral Staff Writers <p>We've had a glut of polls about immigration reform that test the attitudes of the broad American public, but what about undocumented immigrants themselves?</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/-90-percent-of-undocumented-in-the-US-want-citizenship-once-immigration-reform-is-passed-203178361.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Sen. Marco Rubio support now makes certain immigration bill will pass Senate - Bipartisan immigration reform now has an excellent chance of becoming law - VIDEO (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:18:16 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/20130415071526swf-Marco-Rubio.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="" title="" border="0" /> <br /> Senator Marco Rubio supports "Gang of Eight" immigration bill(Photo: ABC This Week) Senator Marco Rubio’s support announced on Sunday for the bipartisan immigration bill before the senate guarantees its passageAs an Hispanic and a key figure in the Tea Party wing of  his party, his support makes passage in the senate inevitable Rubio’s full throated statement of support delivered in no fewer than seven interviews in prime time appearances on Sunday ensures that up to 70 senators will support the bill put together by a bipartisan group of eight senators50,000 Irish undocumented are among those who will benefit from a new bill that currently allows them to work legally and after ten years apply for a green card <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/people_and_politics/sen-marco-rubio-support-now-makes-certain-immigration-bill-will-pass-senate---bipartisan-immigration-reform-now-has-an-excellent-chance-of-becoming-law-202990251.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg joins in on the immigration reform battle (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:59:16 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/mark+zuckerberg+thmb.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg founds Fwd.us, a platform to encourage immigration reform in the US" title="Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg founds Fwd.us, a platform to encourage immigration reform in the US" border="0" />  </br>By: KERRY O'SHEA <p>On the same day that many Irish Americans <a target="_blank" href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-American-Democrats-push-for-comprehensive-immigration-reform-on-Capitol-Hill---VIDEO-202490541.html">gathered at Capitol Hill</a> to help push for comprehensive immigration reform, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=f&amp;rct=j&amp;url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mark-zuckerberg-immigrants-are-the-key-to-a-knowledge-economy/2013/04/10/aba05554-a20b-11e2-82bc-511538ae90a4_story.html&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;ei=pfpmUfXjOqnB4APX3YCABQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNHNXkTUR-9VjP5N6Usv-ot8zMRX2g">The Washington Post</a> ran an editorial from Facebook&rsquo;s founder Mark Zuckerberg in which he explained his reasoning behind launching Fwd.us, a new lobby for immigration reform group.</p>
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			<title>Thousands rally on U.S. Capitol for immigration reform  (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:52:02 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[   </br>By:  <p>On the same day that many Irish Americans <a target="_blank" href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-American-Democrats-push-for-comprehensive-immigration-reform-on-Capitol-Hill---VIDEO-202490541.html">gathered at Capitol Hill</a> to help push for comprehensive immigration reform, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=f&amp;rct=j&amp;url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/mark-zuckerberg-immigrants-are-the-key-to-a-knowledge-economy/2013/04/10/aba05554-a20b-11e2-82bc-511538ae90a4_story.html&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;ei=pfpmUfXjOqnB4APX3YCABQ&amp;usg=AFQjCNHNXkTUR-9VjP5N6Usv-ot8zMRX2g">The Washington Post</a> ran an editorial from Facebook&rsquo;s founder Mark Zuckerberg in which he explained his reasoning behind launching Fwd.us, a new lobby for immigration reform group.</p>
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			<title>Irish American Democrats push for comprehensive immigration reform on Capitol Hill - VIDEO (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:07:33 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Irish-American_DEM_Immigration_TN.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="" title="" border="0" />  </br>By: MOLLY MULDOON <p><a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/-Thousands-rally-on-US-Capitol-for-immigration-reform--202512871.html">SEE PHOTOS: Thousands rally on U.S. Capitol for immigration reform</a></p>
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			<title>Rep. Joe Kennedy III, Sen. Elizabeth Warren attend immigration reform rally in Boston (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:51:54 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Immigration+rally+th.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Hundreds turn out in Boston in support of US governments movement on immigration reform" title="Hundreds turn out in Boston in support of US governments movement on immigration reform" border="0" />  </br>By: IrishCentral Staff Writers <p>Hundreds of people showed their support for <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news-topic/Irish-Immigration.html">immigration reform</a> in Boston on Saturday during a rally at Faneuil Hall, to pressure Congress for a comprehensive overhaul of immigration laws that could include a pathway to citizenship for the estimated 11 million<a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/-Associated-Press-bans-the-term-illegal-immigrant-to-move-with-the-times-201215101.html"> undocumented immigrants </a>currently living in the U.S.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Rep-Joe-Kennedy-III-Sen-Elizabeth-Warren-attend-immigration-reform-rally-in-Boston-202092781.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Is Senator Marco Rubio now trying to kill immigration reform after first supporting it? - Latest objections could mean he has turned rail on achieving immigration breakthrough (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:02:47 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/20130404070014Marco_rubio_reform_SWIFF.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Sen. Marco Rubio (Credit: AP)" title="Sen. Marco Rubio (Credit: AP)" border="0" /> <br /> Sen Marco Rubio (Credit: AP)Is Marco Rubio gagging on immigration reform? The Florida senator has been attacked in a Washington Post editorial for sitting on the fence and in Newsweek on line for “cowardice”This is a remarkable shift in tone from the late January coverage when Rubio was hailed as the bravest of all the Republican senators for speaking out for immigration reformHowever, this week Rubio has suddenly turned cautious and began talking about more hearings and re-examining the bipartisan bill which has reached critical mass stage <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/people_and_politics/is-senator-marco-rubio-now-trying-to-kill-immigration-reform-after-first-supporting-it---latest-objections-could-mean-he-has-turned-rail-on-achieving-immigration-breakthrough-201410211.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Irresistible momentum as immigration reform in Washington barrels toward Congress (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:37:51 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/immigration-gang-of-eight-senate+th.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Senate Majority Whip Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) listen during a news conference on " title="U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and Senate Majority Whip Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) listen during a news conference on " border="0" />  </br>By: Irish Voice Editorial <p>The decision of eight senators to work together on immigration reform across party lines looks like it is truly working out.</p>
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			<link>http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Optimism-abounds-for-immigration-reform-as-bipartisan-bill-could-reach-Senate-by-May-201020761.html</link>
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			<title>Optimism abounds for immigration reform as bipartisan bill could reach Senate by May (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:21:56 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/John+McCain+Chuck+Schumer+Lindsey+Graham+Immigration+reform+th.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="From left, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. sit on Capitol Hill in Washington" title="From left, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. sit on Capitol Hill in Washington" border="0" />  </br>By: IrishCentral Staff Writers <p>US senators in search of bipartisan agreement on <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news-topic/Irish-Immigration.html">US immigration </a>policy are expressing optimism that a plan will be ready for senate consideration soon, despite expected <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news-topic/Irish-Republicans.html">Republican</a> opposition in the House.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Optimism-abounds-for-immigration-reform-as-bipartisan-bill-could-reach-Senate-by-May-201020761.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>US Senator says President Obama is not serious about immigration reform, it’s only a ploy (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:04:06 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[  <br />    Normal  0      false  false  false                     MicrosoftInternetExplorer4   st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }  /* Style Definitions */  tableMsoNormalTable  {mso-style-name:"Table Normal";  mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;  mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;  mso-style-noshow:yes;  mso-style-parent:"";  mso-padding-alt:0in 54pt 0in 54pt;  mso-para-margin:0in;  mso-para-margin-bottom: <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/story/news/from-the-right/us-senator-says-president-obama-is-not-serious-about-immigration-reform-its-only-a-ploy-200964431.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Agreement reached on guest worker program to pave way for immigration reform (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:19:59 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Chuck+Schumer+Daily+Beast+th.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Senator Chuck Schumer believes the US government is on its way to the introduction of immigration reform" title="Senator Chuck Schumer believes the US government is on its way to the introduction of immigration reform" border="0" />  </br>By: PATRICK COUNIHAN <p>America&rsquo;s top business and labor groups have reached an agreement on a guest worker program for low-skilled <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news-topic/Irish-Immigration.html" target="_blank">immigrants</a>.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Agreement-reached-on-guest-worker-program-to-pave-way-for-immigration-reform-200779481.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>Undocumented Irishman speaks at White House forum on immigration reform (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:32:42 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/Illinois+Licence+Bill+TN.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="Chicago Irish Immigrant Support (CIIS) President Cyril Regan, Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform Chairman Billy Lawless, Governor Pat Quinn, CIIS Executive Director Breandán Magee" title="Chicago Irish Immigrant Support (CIIS) President Cyril Regan, Chicago Celts for Immigration Reform Chairman Billy Lawless, Governor Pat Quinn, CIIS Executive Director Breandán Magee" border="0" />  </br>By: BREANDÁN G. MAGEE <p><a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Obama-confident-immigration-reform-bill-could-pass-by-summer--VIDEO-200584251.html">The White House</a> held an immigration round table discussion in Chicago on Wednesday March 27.&nbsp; </p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Undocumented-Irishman-speaks-at-White-House-forum-on-immigration-reform-200597881.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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			<title>President Obama 'confident' immigration reform bill could pass by summer – VIDEO (IrishCentral)</title>
						<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:53:56 PDT</pubDate>							<description><![CDATA[ <img src="http://media.irishcentral.com/images/200*133/obama+thmb2.jpg" width="200" height="133" alt="President Barack Obama" title="President Barack Obama" border="0" />  </br>By: IrishCentral Staff Writers <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.irishcentral.com/irishpeople/barack-obama.html">President Obama</a> predicted that Congress could pass a reform bill by the end of the summer when he said that last-minute obstacles are &quot;resolvable&quot; this week.</p> <a href="http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Obama-confident-immigration-reform-bill-could-pass-by-summer--VIDEO-200584251.html">READ MORE</a> ]]></description>
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