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Baltimore Harbor Disaster
Baltimore Harbor Disaster Bill Could Drain Entire Federal Highway Emergency Fund
Maryland is expected to seek $1 billion ‘up front’ for Key Bridge rebuild from a $900 million DOT account with $2.1 billion in pending requests.’
Maryland Lawmakers Call on Congress to Fully Fund Harbor Disaster Recovery
Despite an appeal for bipartisan backing, finding compromise in the combative, divided House may be ... a bridge too far.
Shippers, Port Chiefs Say Baltimore Disaster Exposes How US Maritime Policy Is Lost at Sea
American-flag cargo operators, port officials tell congressional panel in Miami hearing that $20 billion Biden directive is a boost, but ’trillions’ are needed.
Baltimore Harbor Disaster to Be Priority in Port of Miami Congressional Hearing
Among the questions to be asked will be, ‘Why is DOT footing the Key bridge rebuild costs despite the federal-state/local share law?
Baltimore Disaster Spurs Calls for Reset of Infrastructure Priorities
Some say Francis Key Bridge could’ve been stouter. Others say nothing built in 1977 can stop the moving mountains of today’s seas. All call for focus on ports.
IN-DEPTH: Baltimore Disaster Adds Urgency to Calls for US Maritime Policy Reform, Port Investment
Growing chorus say Biden’s $20 billion ports plan needs big boost to reverse decades of infrastructure neglect that now imperils commerce, national security.
Questions Swirl About Whether Cargo Ship Had Electrical Issues Before Bridge Crash
Despite conflicting statements, who knew what when about ship’s power failures will be pivotal question in probing the Baltimore Harbor disaster.
