Republican National Convention News

Cleveland’s Insurance Bill for GOP Convention: $9.5M

A city of Cleveland panel has authorized spending nearly $10 million to purchase $50 million in insurance to protect the city against claims during the Republican National Convention after a consultant concluded the city faces a higher risk than previously …

Tropical Storm Isaac Threatens Haiti; Oil Rigs Shut; Southeast Prepares

Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened on Friday as it took aim at flood-prone Haiti, but it was not expected to become a hurricane until it barreled into the Gulf of Mexico early next week. On its current path, forecasters said the …

Tampa, Host of Republican Convention, Prepares for Possible Hurricane Isaac

Tropical Storm Isaac is posing a potential threat to next week’s Republican National Convention in Florida, which culminates in the nomination of Mitt Romney for president. The U.S. National Hurricane Center on Wednesday morning said Isaac was expected to strengthen …

Florida Readies Storm Plan for Republican Convention

Florida Gov. Rick Scott will have the final say whether to cancel the Republican National Convention in the event of a hurricane. The convention where Mitt Romney is expected to be formally nominated as the Republican candidate for president in …