Central Perk: By the Numbers: $140 million

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By the Numbers: $140 million

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

By the Numbers: $140 million

As a result of enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Capital One Bank must refund $140 million to two million customers who were pressured or misled into paying for "add-on products" such as payment protection and credit monitoring when they activated their credit cards.

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

President Obama Speaks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
President Obama discusses the promises his administration has kept to secure our nation, fight terrorism, renew American leadership in the world, better serve our troops and military families and honor our veterans.

Remembering Sally Ride: President Obama Salutes an American Hero
Sally Ride was a national hero and a powerful role model who inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars and later fought tirelessly to help them get there by advocating for a greater focus on science and math in our schools. Sally’s life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve.

President Obama Offers Comfort to Aurora
President Obama travels to Aurora, Colorado to meet with the survivors of the movie theater shooting and offer solace to families of the victims.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

1:15 PM: The President departs San Francisco, California en route Portland, Oregon

2:40 PM: The President arrives Portland, Oregon

4:50 PM: The President attends a campaign event

7:10 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

8:05 PM: The President departs Portland, Oregon en route Seattle, Washington

8:50 PM: The President arrives Seattle, Washington

9:15 PM: The President attends a campaign event

11:15 PM: The President delivers remarks at a campaign event