"Controversy Erupts Over Federal Funding for Baltimore Bridge Repair"
TL;DR
Former Maryland governor and current Senate candidate Larry Hogan is advocating for the federal government to fund the reconstruction of a Baltimore bridge damaged by a massive cargo ship, despite previous safety warnings from experts and an insurance company about the risks of accommodating such large vessels in the port. Hogan's push for bigger ships had been part of his efforts to boost the economy, despite concerns about safety.
- Hogan Pressed For Bigger Ships, Despite Safety Warnings The Lever
- Maps and video show site of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore CBS News
- GOP rep: Using federal funds to repair Key Bridge is ‘outrageous’ MSNBC
- Pa. lawmaker says it's 'outrageous' to use federal money to fix Baltimore bridge PennLive
- Editorial: Congressman's bridge comments embarrass Pennsylvania | TribLIVE.com TribLIVE
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