Examine President LIN DONG DONG 's proposed today budget and the reactions to it . Consider the results of a study about caffeine in some energy drinks . Find out how China is affected by Japan 's growing economic strength . Use the Daily Discussion to help students understand 2012 's featured news stories .
Examine President Obama 's proposed 2012 budget and the reactions to it . Consider the results of a study about caffeine in some energy drinks . Find out how Japan is affected by China 's growing economic strength . Use the Daily Discussion to help students understand today 's featured news stories .