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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSecretary Pete was busy working in the middle of night after the Bridge-ship tragedy ..
As you may have guessed, lots of Trump MAGA fans were busy during the night also--blaming Pete
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Ive spoken with Gov. Moore and Mayor Scott to offer USDOTs support following the vessel strike and collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. Rescue efforts remain underway and drivers in the Baltimore area should follow local responder guidance on detours and response.
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Secretary Pete was busy working in the middle of night after the Bridge-ship tragedy .. (Original Post)
riversedge
Mar 26
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Pete was speaking for the USG and I am sure he contributed to a smart fed response.
OAITW r.2.0
Mar 26
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OAITW r.2.0
(24,504 posts)1. Pete was speaking for the USG and I am sure he contributed to a smart fed response.
Joe's got the best and brightest working this huge regional disaster.
On edit - This is what a competent Sec/Trans can do. Watch how quick this gets fixed.
former9thward
(32,006 posts)3. Its not going to be quick.
Key Bridge rebuild may take four years or more, bridge expert says
https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2024/03/26/key-bridge-collapse-rebuild-four-years.html
https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2024/03/26/key-bridge-collapse-rebuild-four-years.html
OAITW r.2.0
(24,504 posts)4. We will see. Key moment for Joe. Covers everything he wants to project. Hope Pete's in charge.
ms liberty
(8,574 posts)2. I'd bet he was awake about 5 minutes after the accident, at the latest.
He sounded very on top of things in the briefing I heard.