The Brian Lehrer Show

They're Not Called Green Cards For Nothing

Friday, March 17, 2006

In the debate on immigration reform, most people think of Asians and Latin Americans. But recent rallies held by an Irish lobby group are getting major media attention and drawing appearances by prominent US Senators. 78% of the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the US are from Latin America so why is an older generation of immigrants getting so much attention? Plus: a look at the city’s most diverse stretch of land – Queens Boulevard, the planned US-Iran summit on Iraq's political future, and your weekend plans.

Today's Guest Host:
» Daljit Dhaliwal

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They're Not Called Green Cards For Nothing

Niall O'Dowd, publisher of the Irish Voice newspaper and chairman of the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform
- why an Irish lobby group is having an impact on immigration legislation for allethnic groups

» The Irish Voice
» The Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform

Boulevard of Dreams

Roger Quan, owner of Rogue Productions Magic in Elmhurst Queens and son of immigrants
- on how the neighborhood has changed
and
Rob Polner, reporter for Newsday
- on how immigrants and immigrant culture is evolving in Queens