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Maryland lawmaker ‘surprised’ by FBI probe into collapsed Baltimore bridge

U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., told theGrio that he is “surprised” that the FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month, claiming the lives of six people. “I certainly expected personal injury lawyers to be retained and brought into this by the individual families who lost family members,” said Ivey. “A judge must have concluded that the agency had probable cause that criminal acts may have been […]

todayApril 15, 2024

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Gov. Moore to Republicans on Baltimore bridge funding: ‘This is not political … this is a patriotic responsibility’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., met with Maryland Governor Wes Moore at the U.S. Capitol to discuss efforts to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore despite opposition from House Republicans. “This is not political,” Moore told theGrio. “This is not partisan. This is a patriotic responsibility.” He added, “We have six individuals who we lost in Maryland, but how do we make sure we’re going to honor that?” The Maryland governor met with the Jeffries on Thursday […]

todayApril 12, 2024

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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