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Q&A: Maryland Gov. Moore talks about effects of Trump administration on state job cuts, disaster aid

Maryland has taken a big hit from job cuts, program cuts and efforts to eliminate some federal agencies made by President Donald Trump’s administration since January.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the state has seen its biggest single month drop in federal jobs in nearly 30 years, losing thousands of federal workers since January.

These setbacks have local leaders trying to find ways to help those affected.

Moore joined WTOP’s Anne Kramer and Brennan Haselton to talk more about this.


Listen to the interview or read the transcript below:

The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.

Making the hard decisions when it comes to saying goodbye to our furry friends

The unconditional love from a pet can brighten the darkest days and fill up our hearts. But those hearts get broken when our pets get sick and pass away. That’s what happened to me and my family last winter when we made the decision to say goodbye to our 7-year-old black lab, Raven.
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