Posted 4/5/2024, 9:41:01 PM
Biden Promises Swift Rebuilding of Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Using US Steel, But Faces Pushback on Regulations from GOP Caucus
- President Biden vowed the federal government would cover the cost of rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore using union labor and American steel
- The House Freedom Caucus released conditions for approving federal funding, including waiving environmental and wage regulations to avoid delays and costs
- Biden said parties responsible for the damage would be held accountable but the port couldn't wait for repairs
- The Freedom Caucus wants Biden to lift the pause on approvals for new liquefied natural gas export terminals
- Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, requested Congress authorize 100% federal funding for rebuilding the bridge, consistent with past bridge collapses