Biden was set to tout the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law, which he signed into law after years of failed efforts by ex-President Donald Trump.
, a top legislative achievement of Biden's first year in office.
The package, which passed after years of failed efforts by former President Donald Trump and other presidents to forge a similar agreement, allocates $550 billion in new money for transportation, broadband and utilities projects."The President has been told of the bridge collapse in Pittsburgh," the White House told reporters."Our team is in touch with state and local officials on the ground as they continue to gather information about the cause of the collapse.
"The President is grateful to the first responders who rushed to assist the drivers who were on the bridge at the time," the White House said."The President will proceed with trip planned for today and will stay in touch with officials on the ground about additional assistance we can provide."
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