2008 SEPTEMBER 24 - SEPTEMBER 30

Japan Press Weekly

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

2008 SEPTEMBER 24 - SEPTEMBER 30

Aso Cabinet inaugurated
Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo criticized Aso for failing to show any regret over the serious deadlock facing the LDP-Komei government or to present measures to overcome the deadlock.

Shii puts an emphasis on change in politics imposing hardships on people
Speaking at the general meeting of the Japanese Communist Party Dietmembers’ Group, JCP Chair Shii said, “The JCP will confront the Liberal Democratic Party led by Aso Taro and will do its utmost under the slogan calling for drastic reform of ‘two political ills’: pro-big business policy and subservience to the U.S”.

Japanese prime minister uses his U.N. speech to preach about virtue of Japan-U.S. alliance
In his first speech as Japanese prime minister at the United Nations General Assembly Aso Taro extolled the virtue of the Japan-U.S. military alliance, not of the United Nations, as the most important aspect of Japanese diplomacy.

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JCP & ELECTION
JCP Central Committee Plenum calls for first major step toward a democratic government
Put people first - JCP publishes its election platform

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POLITICS

Aso Cabinet
Aso Cabinet inaugurated
Pro-Yasukuni lineup features Aso Cabinet

Extraordinary Session of the Diet
Shii puts an emphasis on change in politics imposing hardships on people
Prime Minister Aso bombards opposition parties with questions during his first policy speech
Aso does not have any sense of regret over misgovernment or offer any solution
Aso does not know the public has power to end LDP rule: Akahata ‘Current’ column

Resignation
Transport minister resigns 5 days after joining Aso Cabinet

Komei Party
Re-elected Komei leader mentions nothing about the party’s responsibility for misgovernment