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2009 APRIL 1 - APRIL 7 Scrap bill to ratify Guam agreement: Akahata editorial There is no sane alternative but to scrap such a reckless agreement after a thorough discussion. Japan is called upon to halt the plan to realign U.S. forces in Japan in order to keep Japan as a non-aggressor nation based on equal Japan-U.S. relations. Responses on North Korea's rocket launch: Government's 'military-only' vs. JCP's 'diplomacy-first' policy contrast The Japanese Communist Party has been consistent in opposing military responses to any possible North Korean rocket launch while the government has been seeking to respond militarily without making any diplomatic efforts to urge North Korea to exercise restraint. 12 laid-off workers sue Isuzu Motors Twelve contingent workers who have received dismissal notices from Isuzu Motors Limited filed a lawsuit on April 2 with the Tokyo District Court against the automaker, arguing that they had long been forced to work as "disguised independent contractors" and that they have the legal right to continue to work as full-time workers. .............................................................................................................................. NORTH KOREAN ROCKET LAUNCH  Diet resolutions urge North Korea not to launch rocketNorth Korea's rocket launch is regrettable ? JCP Chair ShiiResponses on N. Korea's rocket launch: Government's 'military-only' vs. JCP's 'diplomacy-first' policy contrastGovernment boosting use of space for military purposesInaccuracy of missile defense system exposed.............................................................................................................................. U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN Japan may not be able to recover loan after U.S. Marine Corps Guam relocation Scrap bill to ratify Guam agreement: Akahata editorialDefense ministry does not rule out Japan's continued payment of costs for U.S. Marines after their move to Guam from OkinawaDefense Ministry speeds up construction of new U.S. Marine air base in OkinawaU.S. forces removed radioactive waste from nuclear-powered warship in violation of agreementJCP protests against planned deployment of U.S. military helicopter unitsIshigaki residents stage protest against entry of U.S. warshipsMayor condemns U.S. warships' entry into Ishigaki PortIshigaki mayor protests against U.S. warships' entryJCP calls for halt to Japan-U.S. joint military exercise on SDF base.............................................................................................................................. NUCLEAR WEAPONS Obama speech gives momentum to monthly '6th & 9th day of action' calling for nuclear-free world.............................................................................................................................. CONSTITUTION Ministry prints 5 million copies of pamphlet for pro-constitutional revision public relations ploy.............................................................................................................................. CONSUMPTION TAX Nationwide action held in protest against consumption tax increase.............................................................................................................................. LABOR Temporary 'tent village' organizers urge Labor Ministry to take measures to cope with massive unemployment12 laid-off workers sue Isuzu MotorsJCP leaders encourage contingent workers on nationwide speaking tours.............................................................................................................................. WELFARE PROGRAM JCP in Diet underlines hardships facing 100,500 single-mothers.............................................................................................................................. WOMEN'S RIGHTS Women's NGO calls for improvement in women's status.............................................................................................................................. ELECTION Progressive mayor re-elected in Kodaira City.............................................................................................................................. JCP Ichida attends Bangladesh independence day reception |
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