"Baltimore Bridge Tragedy Sparks Political Showdown Over Immigration Solidarity"

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"Baltimore Bridge Tragedy Sparks Political Showdown Over Immigration Solidarity"
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on former President Trump to show solidarity with the immigrant workers killed in the Baltimore bridge collapse, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the essential role immigrants play in vital infrastructure jobs. President Biden and Buttigieg visited the site, with Biden vowing federal support for the bridge's reconstruction. Lawmakers are debating funding sources for the project, while the owner of the container ship involved in the crash seeks to limit legal liability.

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