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Maryland lawmakers override gov’s veto of abortion expansion

Maryland Del. Emily Shetty, a Democrat, speaks in favor of overriding Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a measure to expand abortion access in the state on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. The Maryland General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Maryland Del. Dan Cox, a Republican, speaks against a measure to expand abortion access in Maryland on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones, a Democrat, listens to debate before lawmakers voted to override Republican Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a measure to expand abortion access in the state, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Maryland lawmakers override gov’s veto of abortion expansion