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2009 JANUARY 21 - JANUARY 27 Political parties that do not know how shameful it is to share tax money --Akahata editorial The system of using tax money to give subsidies to political parties in disregard of each citizen's choice of party to support is a grave violation of the freedoms of thought and belief. This undemocratic system must be abolished in the light of the constitutional rights of citizens. Candidate backed by opposition parties beats LDP-supported incumbent in Yamagata gubernatorial election Candidate Yoshimura Mieko's victory is a clear verdict against the pro-LDP prefectural government that has disregarded the well-being of residents by following the dictates of the national government, and also has a positive meaning with its harsh criticism of the LDP-Komei misgovernment. How is President Obama going to change the direction of U.S. policies? --Akahata editorial If the Obama administration is earnest in promoting genuine international cooperation, it would be inevitable for Japan-U.S. relations to move away from its relationship based on dependence and control, and terminate the U.S. military relocation plans and the sending of Self-Defense Forces abroad. ............................................................................................................................... POLITICS   How much is the LDP aware of its 'crisis'? -Akahata 'Current' column Political parties that do not know how shameful it is to share tax money: Akahata editorial............................................................................................................................... ECONOMY JCP criticizes major banks for their reluctance to finance SMEs and their forcible debt collection policies2nd supplementary budget will only worsen economy -Akahata editorial............................................................................................................................... U.S. FORCES 500 Okinawans hold rally against U.S. helipad constructionSupport for local residents opposing U.S. helipad construction growsSignature campaign launched against new USMC housing at Iwakuni............................................................................................................................... SDF Blame for collision lies mainly with MSDF destroyer AtagoThere is no legitimacy in sending MSDF ships to Somalia: Akahata editorial............................................................................................................................... FRAUD Akahata reveals the whole story of political donations from Nishimatsu Construction Co................................................................................................................................ ENVIRONMENT Residents start sit-in against reclamation of Okinawa's Awase Tideland............................................................................................................................... FARMERS' MOVEMENT Democratic farmers' organization calls for social solidarity to revitalize agriculture'Let us work together to rebuild Japanese farming'-- Shii at farmers' congress............................................................................................................................... ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS JCP calls on ICNND to recognize nuclear weapons abolition as central taskAnti-nuclear NGOs create liaison council to push ICNND............................................................................................................................... U.S. OBAMA ADMINISTRATION How is President Obama going to change the direction of U.S. policies? -Akahata editorialGensuikyo urges Obama to fulfill his campaign promise of elimination of nuclear weapons............................................................................................................................... TEXTBOOK SCREENING Citizens' group criticizes revised textbook screening system............................................................................................................................... TOKYO Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election set for July 12JCP Tokyo calls for extra budget to promote Tokyo residents well-being, not Olympic GamesTokyo Metropolitan Government budget plan reflects some of JCP requestsTokyo government withheld data on toxicity at proposed fish market site............................................................................................................................... ELECTION Candidate backed by opposition parties beats LDP-supported incumbent in Yamagata gubernatorial election............................................................................................................................... JCP Shii talks about temporary labor to Marx on TV talk show |
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