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The US government has granted Maryland $60 million in emergency funds to reconstruct the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. What Happened: Maryland Governor Wes Moore requested the emergency funds, which were promptly approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, Reuters reported on Friday. President Joe Biden had earlier instructed the federal government to expedite the rebuilding process due to the bridge’s crucial role in Baltimore’s highway system. The funds will be used for operations, debris removal, and mobilization, setting the stage …

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