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2007 NOVEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 13




'Two major parties' share the same line and inclinations: JCP Shii

"The JCP's criticism has been corroborated by the recent actions of the LDP and DPJ. Their argument for a 'two-party' system has clearly revealed that they share the same political line and inclination," Shii said at the JCP Dietmembers' Group meeting.

 

JCP Ichida protests against forcible passage of new special measures bill through Lower House committee

Pointing out that in the Lower House deliberations four problems concerning the bill have come to light, Ichida expressed his determination to block the bill in the Upper House.

 

Scandal-ridden former executive of arms dealer arrested on suspicion of embezzlement

JCP Diet Policy Commission Chair Kokuta Keiji said that efforts not only by prosecutors but also in the Diet are needed to uncover the truth and called for a full-fledged Diet investigation.

 


DIET

- Let us force government to stop introducing medical care system that will impose heavier burdens on the elderly - Akahata editorial

- Lower House committee passes two labor bills

- Disaster victims relief law revised unanimously

- JCP Akamine criticizes government for using lies to deny diversion of         SDF-supplied oil

- Government and DPJ can find common ground on SDF refueling mission: a DPJ Dietmember

- New special measures bill forcibly passed through Lower House

- JCP Ichida protests against forcible passage of new special measures bill through Lower House committee

 


FUKUDA-OZAWA TALKS

- DPJ Ozawa has failed to reflect on his action as trampling on the popular will: JCP Shii

- Keidanren chair highly values idea of forming LDP-DPJ grand coalition

- 'Two major parties' share the same line and inclinations: JCP Shii

- Keidanren evaluates LDP and DPJ

 


DEFENSE SCANDAL

- Former Defense chief suspected of being entertained by organization funded by tax money and military industry: JCP Daimon

- Scandal-ridden former executive of arms dealer arrested over suspicion of embezzlement

- Arrested ex-Yamada Corp. executive entertained politicians

 


PERMANENT FOREIGN RESIDENTS

- Korean residents hold rally calling for local suffrage for permanent foreign residents

 


TAXATION

- Japan's securities taxes far lower than U.S. and 3 European countries

 


LABOR

- Young hairdressers form labor union

 


LOCAL

- JCP member elected mayor of Nagano Prefecture's Minamimaki Village




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