2009 NOVEBER 25 - DECEMBER 1
Publication and abolition of secret nuclear agreements with the U.S. is imperative for a nuclear-free Japan A committee established by Foreign Minister Okada Katsuya for a probe into the question of “secret agreements” on nuclear weapons with the United States held its first meeting. JCP chair attends forestry cooperative general assembly for the first time Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo for the first time attended the assembly of the National Federation of Forest Owners’ Cooperative Associations (Zenmoriren). JCP Central Committee adopts the draft resolution of JCP 25th Congress The Japanese Communist Party Central Committee at its 10th Plenum adopted the draft resolution of the JCP 25th Congress.
POLITICS 9 university presidents object to budget-screening for science technology Nobel laureates say cuts in science budget contradict policy to build a technology-oriented Japan PM Hatoyama’s ‘dunno’ stance on his dubious funds cannot be allowed: JCP Koike Wasteful use of tax money must be cut drastically - Akahata editorial JCP criticizes DPJ for arbitrarily extending Diet session
U.S. FORCES Okinawa’s local assembly protests against hit-and-run caused by U.S. serviceman U.S. military personnel in private vehicles should be charged tolls to use expressways
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Publication and abolition of secret nuclear agreements with the U.S. is imperative for a nuclear-free Japan - Akahata editorial
ENVIRONMENT Force business sector to achieve a 25% cut in greenhouse gas emissions: JCP Ichida on government Meguro ward assembly demands removal of plutonium
WELL-BEING JCP demands relief for all Minamata-disease victims Municipalities face shortage of staff for welfare assistance Bill to help hepatitis patients becomes law Hidankyo urges Hatoyama to establish fund to relieve A-bomb sufferers Nearly one million people may be uninsured
LABOR Progressive unity forum established in Toyota group Zenroren marks 20th anniversary of its foundation Workers fight against major manufacturer’s factory closure
HUMAN RIGHTS Supreme Court finds flier distributor guilty
JCP JCP chair attends forestry cooperative general meeting for the first time JCP Chair Shii’s speech at general meeting of forestry cooperative JCP Central Committee holds its 10th Plenum
