Security spending for the 2012 Republican National Convention
The city of Tampa is receiving a $50 million federal grant to pay for security around the 2012 Republican National Convention. So far, officials have detailed plans for $46,520,490 worth of security expenditures. From a 16,000-pound armored SWAT truck to segways, cotton uniforms and pay for 3,500 law enforcement officers, we offer a visual breakdown of how the Tampa RNC security spending is being spent.
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The 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa
The 2012 Republican National Convention is coming to Tampa, FL, and the Tampa Bay Times and tampabay.com are covering the GOP campaign trail leading up to it.
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