2007 DECEMBER 12- DECEMBER 18

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2007 DECEMBER 12- DECEMBER 18

Sticking to resumption of MSDF mission, ruling bloc forcibly extends Diet session
"We will make an all-out effort to build strong public awareness in opposition to the special measures bill and drive the ruling parties into a corner so that they cannot forcibly enact it," JCP Chair Shii said.

JCP calls for revision of Worker Dispatch Law
Calling for the principle to be confirmed that workers must be employed directly and permanently, the JCP demands that dispatches of workers by staffing agencies be placed under strict regulation.

6,130 file lawsuit demanding reduction in noise pollution at U.S. Atsugi base
"Although court judgments found Atsugi's noise level illegal, the noise level has never dropped. Let us win this case to open the way for getting back our quiet sky," said the plaintiffs' group head.

DIET

- 1,600 in rally say 'No!' to resumption of MSDF refueling mission

- JCP criticizes bill to revise Broadcast Law

- JCP exposes collusive relationships between Defense Ministry and problematic contractors

- JCP expresses opposition to extension of Diet session

- Sticking to resumption of MSDF mission, ruling bloc forcibly extends Diet session

FREEDOM OF SPEECH

- Tokyo High Court abandons responsibility for protecting freedom of speech: JCP

WELL-BEING

- SIA estimates 20 million pension records as hard to identify

- Hepatitis C plaintiffs reject court-mediated settlement

- Plaintiff in drug-induced hepatitis C lawsuit reveals her name