Tularemia is a potentially serious illness that occurs naturally in the United States. It is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis found in animals (especially rodents, rabbits, and hares). Symptoms of tularemia may include:
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is a U.S. political committee that provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. It is responsible for developing and promoting the Republican political platform, as well as coordinating fundraising and election strategy.
We felt that we were going to have an uphill challenge because the year of our event in 2012, Time Magazine's 'Man of the Year' was the year of the protester, John Bennett, who was an assistant police chief with the Tampa department during the RNC, said in an interview earlier this year.