- POLITICS
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More interpellation time requested for smaller parties in Upper House
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Ozawa's“Diet reform”is criticized
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Hatoyama delivers his first policy speech
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Hatoyama fails to specify how to address key issues: JCP Shii
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PM no explanation about his political funds report
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Shii explains points to bring up for debate
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Eliminate corruption involving the use of ministry subsidies Akahata editorial (excerpts)
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Progressive forum calls for strengthening of movement
- US FORCES
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No place for U.S. Marines in Japan: Ginowan City mayor
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Anpo-Haki calls for new U.S. base construction to be cancelled
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U.S. soldier found guilty of hit and run
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New government leaves ‘sympathy budget’ for U.S. forces intact
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Foreign minister’s remark draws criticism from Okinawans
- LABOR
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Court rules Isuzu’s layoff of contingent workers as illegal
- WELFARE
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Rally for additional benefits for single-parent households
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Health minister; new medical care schemefor elderly delayed
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Elimination of national standards for day-care centers threatens children’s safety
- OKINAWA
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New government must adhere to Okinawan demand Akahata editorial (excerpts)
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Okada ;moving Futenma Base outside Okinawa not an option
- ANTI-N-ARMS
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Hidankyo holds rally for relief of A-bomb survivors