RNC announces addition of health adviser to ensure safety of convention
The Republican National Committee is bringing in Jeffrey Runge, former chief medical officer for DHS, to ensure the convention is safe for the 50,000 people expected to attend.
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The Republican National Committee is bringing in Jeffrey Runge, former chief medical officer for DHS, to ensure the convention is safe for the 50,000 people expected to attend.
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