This Week’s Briefing by the Numbers

$28,400 is the average cost of an American wedding in 2012, according to a survey of 17,500 couples by the Knot.

45 minutes is the estimated time needed to fill out the paper application for benefits under President Obama’s health care plan.

$74,000 is the estimated weekly savings from canceling White House tours after budget cuts related to the sequester.

51,000 cases of Bumble Bee Tuna were recalled over concerns that it could spoil and sicken people.

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