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2008 NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18 Drive Aso Cabinet into a corner in the struggle to defend working people’s lives Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo gave a speech at the rally held as part of the November 13 Day of Action calling for eradication of poverty, creation of decent jobs, and the resolution of the crisis of living conditions. G20 confirmed the need for stronger regulations on cross-border financial transactions: Akahata editorial The leaders of 20 countries met in Washington, D.C. to discuss how to respond to the current global financial crisis that broke out in the United States and how to prevent the recurrence of such a crisis. New international signature campaign will pave the way for abolition of nuclear weapons: Akahata editorial The new international signature campaign launched in August at the World Conference against A & H Bombs, “Toward the 2010 NPT Review Conference - Appeal for a Nuclear-Free World,” is gaining support. ............................................................................................................................... ECONOMIC POLICIES  JCP proposes emergency economic measuresGovernment cash handouts will only cause burdens on local towns: JCP Shii G20 confirmed the need for stronger regulations on cross-border financial transactions: Akahata editorial............................................................................................................................... SPACE DEVELOPMENT It is unconstitutional to use space for military purposes: Akahata editorial (excerpts)............................................................................................................................... POLITICS JCP Ichida criticizes LDP and DPJ for trying to avoid key issues in Diet............................................................................................................................... SDF Ousted ASDF chief appears before the DietSDF academy head replaced over sexual harassment............................................................................................................................... ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS New international signature campaign will pave the way for abolition of nuclear weapons: Akahata editorialJCP in Diet urges government to press U.S. to fulfill commitment to eliminate nuclear weapons............................................................................................................................... LIVING STANDARDS AND EMPLOYMENT 80,000 medical workers take part in national day of action demanding drastic increase in medical staffDay of action held calling for getting rid of worsening living conditionsDrive Aso Cabinet into a corner in the struggle to defend working people’s lives: JCP Chair Shii’s speech at rallyJCP chair urges government to stop massive firing of contingent workersRally held to start joint action calling for drastic revision of the Worker Dispatch LawLabor minister says government won’t appeal ruling on nurse’s death from overwork in OsakaZenroren-recommended nominee appointed to Central Labor Relations CommissionHealth minister promises guidance on the issue of children living without health insurance............................................................................................................................... JCP JCP mayor reelected as Kunimi Town mayor600 bid farewell to late former JCP Vice Chair Ueda Koichiro |
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