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2009 AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 25 JCP's role as 'constructive opposition party' is gaining support Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo said, "Opinion polls suggest that the Democratic Party of Japan may win about 300 (out of 480) seats. Make no mistake, however. This tendency only represents the overwhelming rejection of the LDP-Komei government. It is not an expression of wholehearted support for DPJ policies and its political line. This is the important point to consider." Independent diplomacy is pivotal to peace: Akahata editorial The general election debate has been focused on what kind of policies should be implemented by a post-LDP-Komei government. While the Democratic Party of Japan calls for a tight and equal Japan-U.S. alliance, it sticks to the maintenance of the bilateral military alliance and avoids discussing security and diplomatic issues. The DPJ will not fundamentally change the LDP policies even if it is elected to power. This is pro-business politics as usual, ignoring people's well-being Toyota Motor Corporation said,"The new Prius gas-electric hybrid has been a hot selling item. Thanks to the government tax breaks and subsidies for eco-friendly products, we are increasing our domestic sales forecast for the current fiscal year (ending on March 31, 2010) by 100,000." This is clearly a result of the lobbying by the Japan Business Federation (Nippon Keidanren). .......................................................................................................................................................................... GENERAL ELECTION  The task now is to put an end to LDP-Komei government and establish people-first principle ? JCP Chair Shii at debate of 6-party leadersParty heads state views on relations with U.S. Parties must explain what they envisage for politics after removing LDP-Komei government from power: Akahata editorialAso still claims increasing corporate taxes will weaken international competitiveness: Akahata editorialShii says key DPJ policies are problematicSDP's willingness to join DPJ-led coalition contradicts its basic policiesShii explains two main tasks of JCP as 'constructive opposition party'Japan should break away from big business control and act upon Article 9 ? JCP Chair Shii on NHK debate programJCP's role as 'constructive opposition party' is gaining support ? Shii at a news conference in NaganoMake Japan nuclear-free by strictly banning entry into Japan of foreign ships/aircraft carrying nuclear weapons ? ShiiYoung people volunteer to take part in JCP campaign.......................................................................................................................................................................... FOREIGN POLICY Independent diplomacy is pivotal to peace: Akahata editorial.......................................................................................................................................................................... FTA Do not enter into FTA negotiations with U.S. - Shii.......................................................................................................................................................................... BIG BUSINESS-LED POLITICS This is pro-business politics as usual, ignoring people's well-being.......................................................................................................................................................................... LABOR Ichida emphasizes need for minimum wage increase to more than 1,000 yen.......................................................................................................................................................................... 64th ANNIVERSARY OF WWII'S END Shii makes 3 pledges for peace on August 15th marking WWII's endSecular memorial for war dead will be acceptable ? JCP Secretariat Head Ichida.......................................................................................................................................................................... U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN Activists protest against U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier's visit to local portYokosuka residents march in demonstration against U.S. nuclear-powered warship entry.......................................................................................................................................................................... WOMEN'S EQUALITY U.N. committee urges Japan to take steps to eliminate discrimination against women.......................................................................................................................................................................... H1N1 FLU Stop reducing hospital beds and take emergency measures to deal with H1N1 influenza spreading nationwide.......................................................................................................................................................................... JCP Shii expresses condolences on the death of former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung |
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