Posted 4/9/2024, 11:32:43 AM
Maryland Governor Visits Congress Seeking Funds to Replace Collapsed Baltimore Bridge
- Maryland Gov. Wes Moore visiting Capitol Hill to lobby Congress to fulfill Biden's promise to fully fund replacing collapsed Key Bridge in Baltimore
- Cost to rebuild 1.6-mile bridge could top $1 billion; federal government already provided some emergency funds
- Seeking bipartisan support, but could face obstacles from some Republicans wanting budget cuts or limiting spending
- Effort also aims to secure insurance and liability payments from companies involved in ship accident that caused collapse
- Some congressional Republicans signal willingness to help, but want to ensure taxpayer money is spent responsibly