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2007 APRIL 4 - APRIL 10


JCP issues statement on results of first half of nationwide simultaneous local elections

gIt is important for the whole party to make use of the lessons learned in the upcoming second half of the simultaneous local elections.h

 

Majority of speakers at public hearing express opposition to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

A majority of seven speakers chosen from applicants nationwide expressed their opposition to the bill and called for careful discussions.

 

Local assemblies state objections to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

gWishing that the ideals enshrined in the Constitution will blossom in the 21st century world, we are opposed to the bill that opens the way for the destruction of the principles of the Constitution,h Kochifs Susaki City Assembly resolution stated.


LOCAL ELECTION

- 70% of municipalities are without obstetrics care in Nara Pref.

- JCP-backed candidate loses Tokyo gubernatorial election

- JCP issues statement on results of first half of nationwide simultaneous local elections


DIET

- Government bill excludes most of part-timers from equal treatment

- Diet without PM debates with party heads reflects dilemma for LDP and DPJ

- A step forward for amendment to Civil Code needs to be made in the Current Diet session ? Akahata editorial

- Cabinet approves bill to establish eNSCf modeled after U.S.

- Revision to Broadcast Law to allow government intervention in TV programs


Constitution

- Religious leaders submit to Diet 7,200 more signatures in opposition to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

- Majority of speakers at public hearing express opposition to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision

- Conservative Dietmembers calling for constitutional revision launching campaign in rivalry with Article 9 Associations

- Local assemblies state objections to bill to establish procedures for constitutional revision


HISTORY

- Okinawans rally against history textbook screening

- Return foreign cultural property plundered by Japan during Japanfs occupation: JCP Ishii


HIBAKUSHA

- Hibakusha request cabinet to revise criteria for certifying A-bomb diseases


N-PLANT

- Uranium mishandled at NFI Tokai Works

- TEPCO disguised N-plant parts to evade state inspection




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