2007 OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6

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2007 OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6

Three tasks to defend the Constitution: JCP Shii on MSDF withdrawal from Indian Ocean

Shii said, "It is a great accomplishment for the movement in defense of the Constitution to have forced the government to withdraw the SDF unit dispatched overseas in violation of the Constitution."

DPJ's attempt to persuade Ozawa to stay on is unreasonable: JCP Ichida

"Despite the fact that Mr. Ozawa attempted to press ahead with the formation of a grand coalition with the LDP, the DPJ is trying to persuade him to stay on. This is unreasonable for a party that has hoisted the banner of 'anti-Liberal Democratic and Komei parties'." Ichida said.

JCP opposes extension of sanctions against North Korea

"With this new situation emerging concerning the issue of North Korea's nuclear program, Japan no longer has a reason to continue sanctions against North Korea," Shii stated.

DIET

- 6,500 disabled people participate in rally calling for drastic review of 'self-support assistance law'

- JCP opposes extension of sanctions against North Korea

Anti-terrorism Special Measures Law

- JCP Kasai urges prime minister to stop assistance in U.S. war and start supporting Afghan efforts for political resolution

- Anti-terrorism law expires; MSDF ships will return to Japan

- Three tasks to defend the Constitution: JCP Shii on MSDF withdrawal from Indian Ocean

FUKUDA-OZAWA TALKS

- Prime Minister and DPJ head hold talks behind closed doors

- JCP Shii criticizes talks between prime minister and DPJ head

- Prime Minister Fukuda proposes to DPJ President Ozawa to form coalition

- JCP is opposed to permanent law to dispatch SDF abroad