Ever hope for some divine intervention in U.S. politics? Meet the man who prays daily for our government and serves as a spiritual guide for federal lawmakers. U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black leads of a flock of over 7,000, which includes U.S. Senators, their families and their staff members. In his 15 years of service, he has not shied away from speaking his mind when Senators ask behind closed doors or when praying at the pulpit. He joins Soledad O’Brien for a conversation on the role of faith in policy making and morality on Capitol Hill.
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