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2009 APRIL 15 - APRIL 21


Stop 'anti-piracy' bill that will pave the way for permanent law to send SDF abroad: Akahata editorial
The Japanese Diet has begun discussing an "anti-piracy" bill that will allow the Maritime Self-Defense Force on its anti-piracy mission in waters off Somalia to protect foreign vessels and use weapons when considered necessary. The bill can pave the way for a permanent law to send SDF units abroad as called for by the Liberal Democratic and Democratic parties.

JCP Dietmember speaks on behalf of Okinawans over the Guam Agreement
Okinawans are opposed to the Guam Agreement mainly because it states that the U.S. will return to Japan Okinawan land to the south of the U.S. Kadena Air Force Base only on condition that a new U.S. base would be constructed and that Japan will pay the costs for relocating a part of the Okinawa-based U.S. Marine Corps to Guam.

LDP factions are busy collecting funds from corporations and paying little attention to collapse of job market
Many Liberal Democratic Party factions held their fundraisers in the first half of April to collect funds in preparation for the House of Representatives general election, just as large corporations were dismissing many temporary workers or unilaterally terminating their contracts.

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POLITICS
Ruling parties and opposition DPJ maintain cozy relationship
LDP factions are busy collecting funds from corporations and paying little attention to collapse of job market
All parties except JCP share 472 billion yen over 15 years

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SDF DISPATCH ON'ANTI-PIRACY' MISSIONS
Stop 'anti-piracy' bill that will pave the way for passage of permanent law to send SDF abroad: Akahata editorial
Cat-and-mouse chases rather encourage pirates: JCP Akamine
Shii demands 'anti-piracy' bill be scrapped

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U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN
Citizens demand ban on U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier's passage through Yokosuka Port
Peace activists demand that Yokosuka mayor revoke acceptance of U.S. N-carrier's homeporting at Yokosuka
JCP Dietmember speaks on behalf of Okinawans over the Guam agreement
U.S. GAO warns of delayed funding for U.S. military realignment projects on Guam
Rally held to commemorate 5th anniversary of the resident's sit-in against construction of new U.S. air base in Okinawa
WWF-Japan leader calls for dugong research by halting USMC training exercises
Residents call for removal of U.S. air base from Tokyo

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CLUSTER MUNITIONS
Japan must work toward a total ban on cluster munitions: Akahata editorial

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NORTH KOREA
JCP Kasai calls for joint international effort to have North Korea give up its nuclear program

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LABOR
Shii urges the government to direct employers to hire temporary workers directly
Nippon Thompson to give 13 temporary workers direct employment
Former fixed-term contract worker sues Honda
Nihi criticizes Panasonic for forcing workers to quit jobs by ordering distant transfers

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PENSION
Pension benefits will be less than 50% of worker's income

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BIDDING TO HOST OLYMPICS
Tokyo's plan to host Olympics does not meet its value
Tokyo governor's historical view again questioned

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Chiba voters form group to reveal new governor's allegation

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JCP
JCP Shii holds talks with Argentine ambassador
JCP-CPC theoretical exchange meeting opens




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