Biden Pledges Federal Support at Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Site, Highlighting Infrastructure Needs
• Biden visiting collapsed Baltimore bridge where 6 workers died and recovery underway • Bridge is major shipping route, with $200M in cargo daily; working to reopen shipping by end of month • Biden pledged federal government will pay full cost to reconstruct bridge; seeking $60M in emergency funds • Funding questions raise political implications before November elections • Collapse focuses attention on Biden infrastructure law and support for additional public works spending