Bloomberg Apologizes For Joke About 'Inebriated Irish'
For many, it's no laughing matter. Mayor Michael Bloomberg's joke about the Irish and drinking has drawn boos from the crowd.
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For many, it's no laughing matter. Mayor Michael Bloomberg's joke about the Irish and drinking has drawn boos from the crowd.
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