Baltimore Harbor Disaster

Transportation committee Republicans question Biden request to guarantee federal government pay all costs in rebuilding the span without knowing the price tag.

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.’

Despite an appeal for bipartisan backing, finding compromise in the combative, divided House may be ... a bridge too far.

American-flag cargo operators, port officials tell congressional panel in Miami hearing that $20 billion Biden directive is a boost, but ’trillions’ are needed.

Among the questions to be asked will be, ‘Why is DOT footing the Key bridge rebuild costs despite the federal-state/local share law?

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.

Growing chorus say Biden’s $20 billion ports plan needs big boost to reverse decades of infrastructure neglect that now imperils commerce, national security.

Despite conflicting statements, who knew what when about ship’s power failures will be pivotal question in probing the Baltimore Harbor disaster.