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2009 MARCH 18 - MARCH 24 50 years after 'Date Akio ruling' we should think about possibility of Japan-U.S. relations on truly equal footing Is it possible to develop relations with the United States on an equal footing with the Japan-U.S. alliance intact even though it is causing Japan to adhere to a many-layered subordination to the United States? Iwakuni citizens file suit against U.S. military aircraft noise This is the first lawsuit of its kind to be filed by residents of Iwakuni City hosting the U.S. base where FA-18s and other aircraft from the Marine Aircraft Group 12 of the USMC 1st division are deployed. Kasai urges Japanese government to show restraint regarding North Korea's satellite launch plan Japanese Communist Party member of the House of Representatives Kasai Akira said it is important to urge North Korea to not do anything that would increase tensions. He also said that Japan should not worsen the situation by expressing a readiness to respond militarily to North Korea's move. ........................................................................................................................................................................... JAPAN-U.S. RELATIONS  50 years after 'Date Akio ruling' we should think about possibility of Japan-U.S. relations on truly equal footing........................................................................................................................................................................... POLITICAL FUNDS Democratic Party leader must be held accountable for three past actions before calling for ban on corporate donations........................................................................................................................................................................... NORTH KOREA JCP Kasai urges Japanese government to show restraint regarding North Korea's satellite launch plan........................................................................................................................................................................... LABOR Bill to improve unemployment insurance law approved by Lower HouseMajor companies offer zero wage increase in annual wage talks........................................................................................................................................................................... FARMERS' MOVEMENT Japanese and South Korean farmers' organizations together call for food sovereignty to be established........................................................................................................................................................................... FOOD SAFETY 90% of imported food shipments not inspected........................................................................................................................................................................... HEALTHCAREE Don't close children's hospitals!........................................................................................................................................................................... EDUCATION Student loan borrowers will be blacklisted if repayment is 3 months overdue........................................................................................................................................................................... SDF SDF Joint Staff College ends 'Yasukuni'-based history lessons........................................................................................................................................................................... U.S. FORCES Japan to construct deluxe residences for U.S. Marines neglecting to care for homelessness at homeIwakuni citizens file suit against U.S. military aircraft noiseOkinawa's administrator of land for U.S. military use decides to refuse to renew lease agreement........................................................................................................................................................................... MINAMATA JCP proposes relief for all Minamata disease patients........................................................................................................................................................................... HIBAKUSHA JCP promises to do its utmost to help Hibakusha settle their lawsuitCourt orders state compensation to Hibakusha........................................................................................................................................................................... ENVIRONMENT Okinawa legislature likely to cut funding for reclamation that would destroy environment at Awase Tideland........................................................................................................................................................................... TOKYO JCP votes against Diet resolutions in favor of Tokyo's bid to host 2016 Olympic Games........................................................................................................................................................................... OSAKA Osaka governor's plan to replace prefectural office under fire........................................................................................................................................................................... JCP JCP Chair Shii meets with China-Japan Friendship Association vice presidentJCP Chair Shii attends Pakistan National Day reception |
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