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2008 DECEMBER 10- DECEMBER 16 Why are people interested in JCP now? On TV Asahifs gSunday Projecth program, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo answered questions as to why the JCP is attracting attention now and how the party recognizes serious issues of employment. Citing European governmentsf measures to secure employment, he stressed responsibilities the government should fulfill and explained the JCPfs efforts to overcome gcapitalism without rules.h Defense Ministry requests 100 billion yen to help in realignment of U.S. forces in Japan In its budget request for FY 2009 starting on April 1, 2009, the Defense Ministry demands that about 100 billion yen be used for the U.S. military realignment in Japan. The amount is five times the current budget of 19.1 billion yen. Japan in two East Asian frameworks must work to encourage peace and cooperation In enhancing cooperation with the ASEAN, Japan has been wedded to its military alliance with the United States and has worked hard to make the Asian regional system better serve U.S. interests. This, as a matter of course, caused anxieties to other Asian countries and hampered efforts to enhance Asiafs cooperation to achieve independent economic and political development. ............................................................................................................................. DIET  Ruling parties railroad through two controversial bills in Lower House by overriding Upper House rejectionsShii criticizes abuse of Lower House majority to override Upper House rejectionsJCP calls for discussion by all parties aimed at solving crisis of employment............................................................................................................................. DISMISSALS Fixed-term workers are key workforce at ToyotaIsuzu non-regular workers unionize against major dismissalMore temporary workers at Isuzu go to court demanding withdrawal of their dismissalsLabor Ministry orders its local bureaus to give corporations guidance over illegal dismissals of contingent workersContract workers at Oita Canon join union and keep places to liveJCP representative in Diet exposes Mazdafs illegal labor practices regarding use of temporary workersJCP Chair Shii says struggle by contingent workers has begunFoil epolitical casualtyf of massive job cuts: JCP Shii speaks on TV-TOKYO............................................................................................................................. U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN Defense Ministry requests 100 billion yen to help in realignment of U.S. forces in JapanU.S. F/A-18 fighter jet took part in training exercise in Okinawa............................................................................................................................. IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN JCP in Diet demands government stop using tax money to assist in unjustifiable Iraq and Afghan wars............................................................................................................................. SDF Defense chief promises to review SDF Joint Staff Collegefs ehistorical viewf program............................................................................................................................. WTO  Japan must reject WTO chair proposal in agriculture talks: Akahata editorialPostponing WTO ministerial meeting is proof of need to establish democratic rules............................................................................................................................. GLOBAL WARMING Japan is in danger of isolation over the issue of climate change............................................................................................................................. POSTAL SERVICES JCP supports bill to review postal service privatization............................................................................................................................. JAPAN-CHINA-SOUTH KOREA Japan in two East Asian frameworks must work to encourage peace and cooperation: Akahata editorial (excerpts)............................................................................................................................. HEALTH INSURANCE Lower House committee approves bill to issue short-term health insurance cards to households with children............................................................................................................................. CONSUMPTION TAX Government induces public anxiety by clinging to tax hike: Akahata editorial (excerpts)............................................................................................................................. JCP Why are people interested in JCP now? ? Shii talks on TV programJCP Dietmember meets with CPV delegation on legislative activities
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