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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoes slavery reparations study, citing need for 'the work itself' • May 17, 2025, 8:50 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program • May 13, 2025, 4:38 PM ET (AP)
Supporters of a bill to study reparations for slavery urge Maryland Gov. Moore to sign the measure • May 9, 2025, 3:04 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Westley Watende Omari Moore
Born October 15, 1978 (age 46) • Takoma Park • Maryland
Title / Office governor (2023-), Maryland

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