
And, oh yes, immigration reform
February 3, 2010
Comprehensive immigration reform made it into the State of the Union speech last week. The Middle East, a hardy annual, and indeed Northern Ireland, did not.

McDermott is often a 'man without an island' - News
February 3, 2010
There are two Stephen King quotes out there about Michael McDermott. In one, the novelist describes him as the "one of the greatest singer-song writers in the world." In the other, he says of his friend: "He's the greatest rock singer you've never heard of."
North parties reach a deal - News
February 5, 2010
Sinn Féin and the DUP have finally reached a deal on the transfer of policing and justice powers from London to Belfast.
Parents furious after Phoebe tragedy - News
February 3, 2010
BOSTON --- Hundreds of angry parents packed the South Hadley High School auditorium last Wednesday evening in the aftermath of the suicide of a 15-year-old freshman from County Clare, who had been the victim of relentless bullying by jealous female students.
Blue dog in a green tie - News
February 3, 2010
The fact that Congressman Patrick Murphy signed up to a resolution in the House of Representatives that rules out an amnesty for the illegal and undocumented isn't exactly the shocker of the decade given that he belongs to the Blue Dog bunch in the Democratic Party.
Duddy to face upcoming star in Dallas debut - Sports
February 3, 2010
Mexican light middleweight champion Michael Medina, a 23 year-old knockout artist nick-named "Murder Man," is tapped to face John Duddy in the Derry Destroyer's Dallas debut on March 13.
Links across Irish America - Editorial
The Irish Echo is offering a unique opportunity to Irish cultural and civic organizations across the United States: a chance to highlight your group's web site by exchanging links with the Irish Echo, the nation's most popular Irish American publication.
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