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HEADLINES ON April 5, 2012
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- Headline: Child Labor Exposed in India. Impact: This heartbreaking revelation sparked outrage that transcended borders, leading to a global push for child labor laws. Ironically, it also resulted in an uptick in the popularity of ethically sourced, artisan-made goods that cost more than my college tuition.. Fact: Did you know that child labor is banned in many countries? Unfortunately, 'banned' doesn’t always mean 'stopped'..
- Headline: Budget Author, a Romney Ally, Turns Into a Campaign Focus. Impact: Paul Ryan’s budget proposals became the political equivalent of a hot potato, causing both parties to juggle their messaging. This eventually led to the creation of a new political strategy: 'The Blame Game,' which remains wildly popular to this day.. Fact: Did you know that talking about budgets is almost as exciting as watching paint dry? And yet, here we are!.