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US gives Maryland $60 million in relief to rebuild Baltimore bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a cargo freighter collided with it, prompting a fast response from the US government.
Divers recovered bodies near the wreckage, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident involving the Singapore-flagged cargo ship.
The federal government has pledged to cover the costs of rebuilding the bridge, estimated to be between $600 million and $2 billion.

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The Guardian

Baltimore bridge collapse: Maryland asks for $60m in emergency federal aid

Request would fund removal of debris from site not reconstruction of bridge itselfMaryland has requested the “quick release” of $60m from the US government to cover the initial fallout from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this week.The request for funding does not cover the reconstruction of the crippled bridge itself, but to instead remove shattered parts of the structure and deal with traffic in order to reope…

30 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Maryland seeks $60M in federal help to start recovery plan for Baltimore bridge collapse

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore asked for $60 million in emergency federal funding to begin the world of clearing the debris and moving the cargo ship that rammed into the bridge.

30 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

Biden approves $60m emergency aid for Baltimore bridge collapse

The ‘quick release’ funds were applied for and approved on Thursday, and will also go towards current recovery efforts, which are ongoing

30 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

US awards $60 million to Maryland after bridge collapse: Report

The "quick release" federal award comes soon after Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday sought the funding.

30 days ago·New Delhi, India

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CNN

Buttigieg calls $60 million towards Baltimore port a ‘down payment’

CNN's Kaitlan Collins interviews Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the $60 million in federal funding being provided to Maryland officials after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

30 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Irish Independent

Maryland seeks $60m in federal help for Baltimore bridge recovery plan

Massive barges carrying cranes streamed towards Baltimore yesterday to begin the challenging work of removing twisted metal and concrete in an attempt to open a key shipping route blocked by the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

30 days ago·Ireland

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