The week we watched for white smoke
‘It was a setback for the people who are dying.’
Michael Bloomberg, New York City mayor, after a judge nullified his controversial ban on large sugary drinks, calling it “arbitrary and capricious”
‘We work hard to get privacy right at Google, but in this case we didn’t.’
Niki Fenwick, a Google spokesperson, after the company admitted in a settlement that its Street View mapping project violated people’s privacy
$28,400
Cost of the average American wedding in 2012, according to a survey of 17,500 couples by the Knot
45
Estimated number of minutes needed to fill out the paper application for benefits under President Obama’s health care plan
Twinkies
They could be back in stores by summer; their bankrupt parent company has been sold
Good week
Bad week
Tuna
Bumble Bee recalled 51,000 cases of the fish over concerns it could spoil and sicken people
‘I am constantly reminded that, as Texans, we are exceptional people.’
George P. Bush, a son of former Florida governor Jeb Bush and a nephew and grandson of two U.S. Presidents, announcing his candidacy for Texas land commissioner
$74,000
Estimated weekly savings from canceling White House tours after budget cuts related to the sequester
‘The American public will be my client.’
Mary Jo White, Obama’s nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, defending her ability to regulate Wall Street after working in the financial sector
‘Kwame Kilpatrick didn’t lead the city. He looted the city.’
Barbara Mcquade, U.S. Attorney for Michigan’s Eastern District, after the former Detroit mayor was convicted of extortion, bribery and racketeering
Sources: New York Daily News; Reuters; New York Times; Los Angeles Times; AP
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