Biden Admin Approves $60 Million for Initial Baltimore Bridge Recovery
Summary from the AllSides News Team
The federal government allocated $60 million to Maryland to aid in emergency work after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
For Context: Earlier this week, a 984-foot cargo ship known as the Dali struck the bridge after losing power, resulting in the loss of six lives and significant material damage. The costs to fully rebuild the bridge could rise to $2 billion, according to federal officials. The collapse has led to a halt in shipping traffic, significantly disrupting operations at the port and impacting local economies.
The Details: The relief funds provided by the Department of Transportation are set to finance the bridge’s reconstruction and repair.
Key Quotes: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore released a statement reading, “This morning, we submitted an initial $60 million request to the Biden-Harris administration for initial operations and debris recovery efforts. I can report that as of this afternoon, the Biden-Harris Administration has approved that request. We are deeply grateful to President Biden, to Secretary Buttigeg, to our federal delegation, and all of our federal partners.”
How the Media Covered It: The Hill (Center bias) focused on the financial aspect of the incident, indicating that the federal funds designed to support the rebuilding process may spark controversy among certain lawmakers. CBS News (Lean Left bias) emphasized the additional money that will be required to fully recover from the collapse. This summary was developed with the help of AllSides' AI technology.
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From the Left
Maryland to receive initial emergency relief funding of $60 million for Key Bridge collapse cleanup
Maryland is receiving an initial funding of $60 million from the federal government as the state works to clear the debris remaining from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The state sent a letter of request on Wednesday for Emergency Relief funding for mobilization, operations and debris recovery.
"We are deeply grateful to President Biden, to Secretary Buttigieg, to our federal delegation and all of our federal partners," Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said. "I'm grateful for the way the administration has continued to lean in and support us."
From the Center
US gives Maryland $60 million in relief to rebuild Baltimore bridge
The U.S. government authorized $60 million in relief to Maryland for a bridge that collapsed in Baltimore after being struck by a cargo ship.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is giving funding for emergency work after the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck by Dali, a 984-foot Singapore-flagged ship that lost power when attempting to leave the Baltimore Harbor.
“These funds serve as a down payment toward initial costs, and additional Emergency Relief program funding will be made available as work continues,” DOT said in a statement.
The funds will...
From the Right
Biden Admin Approves $60 Million Request To Aid Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The Biden administration approved a request of $60 million Thursday from Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s office to help with the tragic collapse of a Baltimore bridge earlier this week.
Moore announced online his administration requested the initial emergency fund relief following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early morning Tuesday. The structure could be seen crumbling into the Patapsco River after a container ship, chartered by a Danish shipping company, lost power before hitting the bridge.
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