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2007 JULY 11 - JULY 17

JCP’s advance in this election will lead to change in politics: Shii

“With the call ‘Vote for the JCP, the only reliable opposition party, to fight increasing poverty and defend Article 9,’ the JCP is determined to win this important election by canvassing for as many votes as possible,” stated JCP Chair Shii.

 

Other party heads fail to speak of poverty or constitutional revision

Prime Minister Abe fails to take into account public demands and offer policies to deal with them. Instead, he is adopting a high-handed attitude of simply demanding public “understanding” of his policies.

 

2007 World Conference against A & H Bombs: Let us create new wave for nuclear weapons abolition

In this year’s World Conference, participants are called on to hold in-depth discussions to help lead efforts for peace in the world to the creation of a nuclear-free world.

 

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ELECTION

JCP

- JCP candidate in Tokyo calls for removal of U.S. Yokota base

- JCP’s advance in this election will lead to change in politics: Shii

- JCP marks its 85th anniversary as ‘the only reliable party’ ? Akahata editorial

- JCP announces proposal for remaking pension system

OTHER PARTIES

- Gender equality agenda disappears from LDP election platform

- While calling for defense of Constitution, SDP is supporting pro-constitutional                 revision DPJ candidates

- LDP and DPJ competing for votes from religious groups

- Party heads fail to speak of poverty or constitutional revision

 

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CORRUPTION

- Agriculture minister again refuses to disclose office expense receipts

 

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QUAKE

- Strong quake hits Niigata

 

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NUCLEAR

- 2007 World Conference against A & H Bombs: Let us create new wave for nuclear weapons abolition ? Akahata editorial

- All municipal assemblies in Nagasaki Pref. have adopted resolution calling for treaty banning nuclear weapons

 

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OKINAWA

- U.S. is said to have used Agent Orange in Okinawa

- Okinawa Prefectural Assembly unprecedentedly adopts second resolution demanding retraction of Education Ministry directive denying forced ‘mass suicide’

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