Coverage dated March 25, 2024

Biden pledges to rebuild Baltimore Key Bridge, reopen port

Headline from Fox7 Austin

President Joe Biden pledged the federal government's support after a cargo ship rammed the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning outside of Baltimore, causing the span to buckle and plunge into the water below.

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  1. Idaho Capital Sun

    Biden pledges federal dollars for “entire cost” to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge • Idaho Capital Sun (opens Idaho Capital Sun)

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    Idaho Capital Sun's feed description

    President Joe Biden called for the federal government to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland following its collapse.

  2. NBC News

    Biden says he wants federal government to pay for rebuilding of Baltimore bridge after cargo ship crash (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he wants the federal government to pay for the reconstruction of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed early Tuesday morning after a large cargo ship sailed straight into one of the bridge's support pillars.

  3. Fox7 Austin

    Biden pledges to rebuild Baltimore Key Bridge, reopen port (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    President Joe Biden pledged the federal government's support after a cargo ship rammed the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning outside of Baltimore, causing the span to buckle and plunge into the water below.

  4. Bloomberg

    Biden Says US Should Pay to Rebuild Downed Baltimore Bridge (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    President Joe Biden said the US government ought to pay to rebuild a major bridge in Baltimore that collapsed Tuesday, and called on Congress to approve the funds.

  5. The Guardian

    Biden pledges to pay full cost to rebuild Baltimore bridge after collapse (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Six people unaccounted for after Francis Scott Key bridge was struck by cargo ship, sending vehicles and eight workers into river

  6. Breitbart News

    Joe Biden: Government Will Pay 'Entire Cost' of Rebuilding Baltimore Bridge (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Joe Biden said the government would pay the "entire cost" of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.

  7. CNN

    Biden says he wants federal government to pay for rebuilding collapsed bridge (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Six people remain unaccounted for following the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to officials. Follow live updates here.

  8. Washington Times

    Biden pledges to rebuild Baltimore bridge with federal taxpayer dollars (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Biden said the Baltimore bridge collapse was a "terrible accident" and there is no evidence that it was an act of terrorism.

  9. Washington Examiner

    Biden promises US government will pay for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Joe Biden wants the federal government to pay for the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after a foreign ship caused its collapse.

  10. Maryland Matters

    Biden pledges federal dollars for 'entire cost' to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge (opens Maryland Matters)

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    Maryland Matters's feed description

    President calls on Congress to authorize full federal funding for bridge reconstruction — a politically cumbersome process.

  11. PoliticusUSA

    This Is What Leadership Looks Like: Biden On Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    PoliticusUSA's feed description

    President Biden’s leadership was on display as he vowed that the Francis Scott Key Bridge will be rebuilt and he intends for the federal government to pay for it.

  12. WTOP Washington DC

    Biden: Federal government should pay to rebuild Baltimore’s Key Bridge after collapse (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    President Joe Biden said Tuesday he’s directed his team to “move heaven and earth” to get the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore rebuilt.

  13. New York Times

    Biden Vows Federal Help After Bridge Collapse in Baltimore (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    President Biden, who said the federal government would “pay the entire cost of reconstructing” the collapsed bridge, will have another high-profile opportunity to respond to a major civic calamity.

  14. Government Executive

    Biden vows to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge as feds lead emergency response (opens Government Executive)

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    Government Executive's feed description

    Six people remain missing after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River early Tuesday when a cargo ship lost control and crashed ...

  15. Forbes

    Biden Vows Federal Government Will Pay For Baltimore Bridge Rebuild After Collapse (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    An eight-person construction crew was working to fix potholes on the bridge at the time the bridge was hit.

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