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2007 MARCH 7 - MARCH 13 Abe undermines parliamentary democracy by attempting to push through bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision: Shii JCP Chair Shii criticized Abe by stating, "What we are witnessing is the head of the executive branch of government interfering in the business of the legislative branch by giving a command to enact the bill by May 3." [MORE] Shii criticizes Abe for his remarks on wartime sex slavery "The JCP strongly urges the prime minister to retract his remarks that revoke his promise to uphold the Kono Statement and immediately break with such words and deeds that distort the historical facts," said Shii. [MORE] Realignment agreement allows U.S. forces in Okinawa to do anything they want The Japanese government claims that the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan will reduce Okinawans' base burdens, but this is nothing but a big sham as proved by actual actions of the U.S. forces. [MORE] DIET - PM Abe attempts to break stalemate by pushing for constitutional revision (March 8, 2007) - Deregulations force unsafe operations in chartered bus industry: JCP Kobayashi (March 9, 2007) - Abe undermines parliamentary democracy by attempting to push through bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision: JCP Shii (March 13, 2007) - Even with 16-hour work days, dump truck drivers earn less than minimum wage level (March 13, 2007) HISTORY Wartime sex slavery - Abe's remarks on wartime sex slave issue deepen distrust by international community (March 6, 2007) - Shii criticizes Abe for his remarks on wartime sex slavery (March 11, 2007) Tokyo air raid in WWII - Victims of Tokyo air raid in WWII sue government (March 10, 2007) - U.S. indiscriminate bombardment violated international law: Tokyo air raid lawsuit lawyers (March 10, 2007) - Tokyo air raid commemorated (March 10, 2007) MILITARY - U.S. warships last year visited Japanese civil ports most frequently in 15 years (March 6, 2007) - Relocation of Kadena-based F-15 training exercises only spreads danger (March 6, 2007) -  Realignment agreement allows U.S. forces in Okinawa to do anything they want -- Akahata editorial, March 10, 2007NUCLEAR - Bush policy of increasing nuclear force poses serious threat to world peace -- Akahata editorial, March 4, 2007- Government must not impose high-level radioactive waste final disposal site in return for money -- Akahata editorial, March 5, 2007ELECTION - 13,000 people in JCP speech meeting resolve to win victories of local elections in Tokyo (March 11, 2007) EDUCATION - Compulsion of Hinomaru and Kimigayo will ruin education -- Akahata editorial, March 6, 2007LABOR - Workers converge for victory in Spring Struggle (March 7, 2007) WOMEN - Japanese women celebrate International Women's Day (March 9, 2007) - JCP Ishii attends gathering to mark International Women's Day at Chinese Embassy (March 9, 2007) |
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