Obama Greets Pope, Poor Workers Hope For Help

Pope Francis arrived in Washington Tuesday, launching his much anticipated visit to the United States.  Ahead of the pope's meeting at the White House and his speech to Congress, low-wage contract workers who cook and clean for U.S. lawmakers walked off their jobs at the U.S. Capitol, asking for a $15 minimum wage and a union. Some of the workers say they are pinning their hopes on a letter they are sending “the Pope of the Poor.” As Pope Francis’ airplane approached, President...

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