Posted 4/5/2024, 8:21:11 PM
Biden Pledges Aid After Baltimore Bridge Collapse Kills 6
- Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed 10 days ago when rammed by a container ship, killing 6 workers
- President Biden pledges federal support, including $8 million in grants to help nearby port take more ships
- Shipping traffic rerouted as Army Corps of Engineers works to clear debris; 2 channels reopened, 3rd by end of month
- House Freedom Caucus demands any bridge rebuilding funds have strings attached
- Rebuilding could take years and cost hundreds of millions; speed dependent on cutting bureaucratic red tape