Obama calls for reforms to help Irish American families

The US president Barack Obama has called for changes to immigration law to help Irish American families.

Obama calls for reforms to help Irish American families
Wed, 20 Mar, 2013 - 07:44

The US president Barack Obama has called for changes to immigration law to help Irish American families.

Addressing 400 VIP guests at a special reception in the White House last night, President Obama said the success of the Irish in America serves as a reminder that the US needs to build an immigration system that works.

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