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2008 DECEMBER 10- DECEMBER 16


Why are people interested in JCP now?
On TV Asahifs gSunday Projecth program, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo answered questions as to why the JCP is attracting attention now and how the party recognizes serious issues of employment. Citing European governmentsf measures to secure employment, he stressed responsibilities the government should fulfill and explained the JCPfs efforts to overcome gcapitalism without rules.h

Defense Ministry requests 100 billion yen to help in realignment of U.S. forces in Japan
In its budget request for FY 2009 starting on April 1, 2009, the Defense Ministry demands that about 100 billion yen be used for the U.S. military realignment in Japan. The amount is five times the current budget of 19.1 billion yen.

Japan in two East Asian frameworks must work to encourage peace and cooperation
In enhancing cooperation with the ASEAN, Japan has been wedded to its military alliance with the United States and has worked hard to make the Asian regional system better serve U.S. interests. This, as a matter of course, caused anxieties to other Asian countries and hampered efforts to enhance Asiafs cooperation to achieve independent economic and political development.

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DIET
Ruling parties railroad through two controversial bills in Lower House by overriding Upper House rejections
Shii criticizes abuse of Lower House majority to override Upper House rejections
JCP calls for discussion by all parties aimed at solving crisis of employment

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DISMISSALS
Fixed-term workers are key workforce at Toyota
Isuzu non-regular workers unionize against major dismissal
More temporary workers at Isuzu go to court demanding withdrawal of their dismissals
Labor Ministry orders its local bureaus to give corporations guidance over illegal dismissals of contingent workers
Contract workers at Oita Canon join union and keep places to live
JCP representative in Diet exposes Mazdafs illegal labor practices regarding use of temporary workers
JCP Chair Shii says struggle by contingent workers has begun
Foil epolitical casualtyf of massive job cuts: JCP Shii speaks on TV-TOKYO

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U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN
Defense Ministry requests 100 billion yen to help in realignment of U.S. forces in Japan
U.S. F/A-18 fighter jet took part in training exercise in Okinawa

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IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN
JCP in Diet demands government stop using tax money to assist in unjustifiable Iraq and Afghan wars

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SDF
Defense chief promises to review SDF Joint Staff Collegefs ehistorical viewf program

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WTO
Japan must reject WTO chair proposal in agriculture talks: Akahata editorial
Postponing WTO ministerial meeting is proof of need to establish democratic rules

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GLOBAL WARMING
Japan is in danger of isolation over the issue of climate change

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POSTAL SERVICES
JCP supports bill to review postal service privatization

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JAPAN-CHINA-SOUTH KOREA
Japan in two East Asian frameworks must work to encourage peace and cooperation: Akahata editorial (excerpts)

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HEALTH INSURANCE
Lower House committee approves bill to issue short-term health insurance cards to households with children

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CONSUMPTION TAX
Government induces public anxiety by clinging to tax hike: Akahata editorial (excerpts)

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JCP
Why are people interested in JCP now? ? Shii talks on TV program
JCP Dietmember meets with CPV delegation on legislative activities

 




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