Biden Pledges 'Heaven and Earth' to Fund Rebuild of Collapsed Bridge and Expand Port, Despite GOP Resistance
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The White House announced $12 million in additional funding to support rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and expand capacity at the Port of Baltimore.
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The funding includes an $8.26 million grant to double the port's capacity for cars and $3.5 million to train and assist workers affected by the bridge collapse.
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The White House Budget Director asked Congress to authorize 100% federal funding to rebuild the bridge, citing precedent from past infrastructure disasters.
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Biden promised to "move heaven and Earth" to fund the rebuild despite Republican opposition, with nearly $1 billion in emergency funds already available.
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The collapsed bridge had only opened in 1977 after 5 years of construction, but the Transportation Secretary suggested a replacement could be built faster.