2009 AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1

Japan Press Weekly

Japan Press Service Co., Ltd. is the only news agency providing information of progressive, democratic movements in Japan

2009 AUGUST 26 - SEPTEMBER 1

On the results of the House of Representatives general election: JCP Standing Executive Committee
The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic and Komei parties suffered a crushing defeat and has been forced to relinquish power. The JCP has stood up to the LDP-Komei government on all adverse policies. It now welcomes the electoral verdict as a first major step forward in Japanese politics.

Ichida urges DPJ to come up with a plan to secure revenue sources
On an NHK debate program, Japanese Communist Party Secretariat Head Ichida Tadayoshi urged the Democratic Party, which will become a ruling party, to come up with a plan to secure fiscal resources to implement the policies it promised during the election campaign.

JCP suggests constructive policy options in security issues
Important international conferences are set to take place, including a high-level meeting to discuss issues related to global warming, the U.N. General Assembly starting with a general discussion, an enlarged U.N. Security Council meeting on nuclear disarmament, and a G20 financial summit.

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GENERAL ELECTION

On the results of the House of Representatives general election

JCP secures its 9 seats

How other parties polled

JCP attracts third largest support from uncommitted voters

Anti-poverty NPO says it will keep an eye on new government's implementation of its promise on labor issue

JCP will be breakwater against a consumption tax increase -

- Akahata editorial
Ichida urges DPJ to come up with a plan to secure revenue sources
Young people angered by Aso's gaffe: 'You had better not get married if you have little money'
JCP suggests constructive policy options on security issues
Researchers assess JCP as highly capable of policy planning on science and technology

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U.S. FORCES
U.S. nuclear capable submarines make 38 port calls in Japan this year

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FOREIGN RICE
Import of 15,000-tons of unnecessary rice will deal heavy blow to Japanese farmers
More moldy MA rice detected

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AGRICULTURE
Rice retailers and producers have exchange meeting

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WOMEN'S EQUALITY
U.N. recommends Japan to take further steps to end discrimination against women

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LABOR
25 women golf course workers win victorious settlement after 7 years of court struggle
Japan's unemployment rate reaches record high of 5.7 percent
Government workers' union resolves to recover public services
Construction workers' union holds its regular convention

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DISABLED
Disabled person in Okayama sues government and demands 'self-support law' be repealed