Baltimore bridge collapse raises many issues for Transportation Secretary Buttigieg

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Published March 27, 2024 at 8:02 AM EDT

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the collapse — from the safety of critical infrastructure, the supply chain impact and the challenge of reconstruction.

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