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Watch: Leaders aim to ensure rebuilding of Baltimore bridge includes minority businesses | The Hill with April Ryan

This week’s edition of theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” takes a deeper five into the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. On Friday, President Joe Biden will tour the site of the scene of the accident, which is in close proximity to the port of Baltimore – a major east cost hub for cargo vessels. Maryland Governor Wes Moore will join Biden for the Moore spoke to theGrio about the president’s financial pledge to rebuild […]

todayApril 6, 2024

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Biden tells Baltimore ‘your nation has your back’ during bridge visit

President Joe Biden delivered remarks at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Friday and told residents that “your nation has your back.” While speaking with the press, Biden said his administration “will support Maryland and Baltimore every step of the way to help you rebuild and maintain all the business and commerce that’s here now.” During the press conference, Biden was joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., and […]

todayApril 5, 2024

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House Republicans oppose funds to rebuild Baltimore bridge; Rep. Kweisi Mfume says that’s ‘counterproductive’

House Democrats plan to put pressure on House Republicans to approve funding to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., told theGrio “When I’m back on the floor on Tuesday I will speak passionately about funding the bridge” and about why the actions of GOP members “are so counterproductive.” On March 26, the bridge collapsed after a massive cargo ship rammed into one of the bridge’s support beams and plunged the bridge into the Patapsco […]

todayApril 5, 2024

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Watch: Gov. Wes Moore decries ‘foolish’ DEI criticism over Baltimore bridge collapse

President Joe Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore will be touring the wreckage area of the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on Friday. In the lead-up to the presidential tour of the downed bridge, Moore spoke with theGrio about the president’s financial pledge to rebuild the bridge and pushback from Republicans. Governor Moore also discussed the need to ensure minority businesses receive a better share of government contracts to rebuild the bridge. Moore also notably addressed the negative comments […]

todayApril 4, 2024

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Watch: White House updates on cleanup and budgeting for Baltimore bridge repair

</p> During a recent White House press briefing, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told theGrio the bipartisan infrastructure law signed into law by Biden would compel Republicans to adhere to the president’s pledge to pay for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after its collapse as a result of a cargo ship crashing into its pillars. Federal officials are hopeful to recoup at least some of the funds when the investigation determines who or […]

todayMarch 29, 2024

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Baltimore police make progress in court-ordered reform effort

BALTIMORE (AP) — Officials said Wednesday that the Baltimore Police Department has completed its first step toward fulfilling a series of court-ordered reforms, including changes to how it transports people in custody, which was what initially landed the department under federal oversight following the 2015 death of Freddie Gray. Gray died from spinal injuries after officers loaded the handcuffed man into a police van and transported him without a seatbelt. His death ignited widespread calls for police reform in Baltimore […]

todayJanuary 19, 2024

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The Baltimore Sun is returning to local ownership — with a buyer who has made his politics clear

A local buyer taking over a struggling newspaper in the 21st century is normally cause for some celebration. But The Baltimore Sun’s newly announced owner has a very specific political background, and some are concerned about what the 187-year-old publication could become. David D. Smith, executive chairman of the Sinclair broadcasting chain and an active contributor to conservative causes, has bought Baltimore Sun Media from the investment firm Alden Global Capital. The purchase price was not disclosed. Smith met with […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024

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