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2009 JULY 15 - JULY 21 Put an end to LDP-Komei coalition government and choose a new direction for Japanese politics The Executive Committee of the Japanese Communist Party Central Committee on July 16 issued a statement entitled, "Use the upcoming general election as an opportunity to put an end to LDP-Komei government policies and choose a new direction for Japanese politics ? JCP's stance on the upcoming dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election." Main issues that will be discussed in 2009 World Conference against A & H Bombs Secretary General Taka Hiroshi of the Japan Council against A & H Bombs (Japan Gensuikyo) explained the tasks of the 2009 World Conference against A & H Bombs, a forum where everyone, including delegates from the U.N. and various governments, members of various peace movements can take part in discussions on an equal footing. '09 defense report calls for permanent overseas dispatches of SDF: Akahata editorial The Defense Ministry's annual "Defense of Japan" report calls for enacting permanent legislation to enable the country to send Self-Defense Forces abroad any time. The Defense Ministry published this report in haste because of the possible collapse of the ruling block of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party in the upcoming House of Representatives general election slated for late August. .......................................................................................................................................................................... POLITICS  Upper House adopts a censure motion against AsoPut an end to LDP-Komei coalition government and choose a new direction for Japanese politics: JCP Executive Committee statementIchida: Post LDP-Komei politics hinges on JCP advance in general electionDPJ is unable to show any difference from LDP.......................................................................................................................................................................... SCANDAL Former Nishimatsu president found guilty.......................................................................................................................................................................... JAPAN'S 'NATIONAL DEFENSE'  '09 defense report calls for permanent overseas dispatches of SDF: Akahata editorial.......................................................................................................................................................................... U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN Paying Japan's tax money for 'relocation' of U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam just helps increase Okinawans' pains: Akahata editorial.......................................................................................................................................................................... NUCLEAR WEAPONS Japan's nuclear policy Chief Cabinet Secretary says government won't change its view that 'there are no secret agreements'JCP Chair Shii criticizes DPJ leader Hatoyama for calling for adverse revision of Three Non-Nuclear Principles
World ConferenceWorld Conference organizers call for effort to force government to break away from U.S. nuclear umbrellaGensuikyo secretary general explains main issues that will be discussed in 2009 World Conference against A & H Bombs.......................................................................................................................................................................... ARMS EXPORTS Business circles call for arms export control to be eased.......................................................................................................................................................................... LABOR Staffing agencies force temporary workers into signing petition in opposition to revision of Worker Dispatch Law.......................................................................................................................................................................... JCP JCP continues to struggle for a brighter future for all -- -- On 87th founding anniversary of JCP: Akahata editorial |
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