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2009 MARCH 25 - MARCH 31 Cost figures left blank in Defense Ministry report on U.S. Marine Corps Guam relocation Although Japan has committed itself to the United States to pay the cost for the relocation of a part of U.S. Marine Corps to Guam using Japanese tax money, the document, which can be regarded as the Japanese government's master plan for the project, does not contain an itemized inventory of costs. Shii calls for diplomatic effort to urge North Korea to exercise restraint With the Japanese government issuing an "order to destroy any ballistic missiles" that might be launched by North Korea, Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo said, "The most important thing is to refrain from any activities that would increase tensions in Northeast Asia and to make every diplomatic effort to urge North Korea to exercise restraint in the 'rocket' launch." Corporate Japan turns its back on effort to stop global warming Japan's business circles are united in standing against the effort to stop global warming on the grounds that "the public will be forced to pay the cost" without mentioning the merit of the effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions. .............................................................................................................................. POLITICS  Shii calls for Diet discussion on scandal and dissolution of the Lower House for a general electionFY 2009 budget bill enacted.............................................................................................................................. CONSUMPTION TAX 20 years of consumption tax takes 213 trillion yen from people, gives 182 trillion yen to businesses.............................................................................................................................. ILLEGAL POLITICAL DONATIONS Ozawa must come clean on collusion between politicians and construction businessDPJ leader Ozawa's secretary indicted for illegal donationsIchida says, 'Mr. Ozawa must tell the truth about allegations of accepting illegal donations'JCP asks other parties to cooperate to summon witnesses over Nishimatsu scandal.............................................................................................................................. SCANDAL Vice finance minister resigns over 'insider' stock trading.............................................................................................................................. NORTH KOREAN ROCKET LAUNCH Shii calls for diplomatic effort to urge North Korea to exercise restraint.............................................................................................................................. GLOBAL WARMING Corporate Japan turns its back on effort to stop global warming.............................................................................................................................. U.S. FORCES IN JAPAN Cost figures left blank in Defense Ministry report on U.S. Marine Corps Guam relocationOkinawa's assembly adopts resolution calling for halt to ratifying Guam AgreementNago City protests over explosion of dud shell on U.S. baseIshigaki mayor calls on U.S. president to cancel warships' visit to local port Iwakuni residents are determined to fight against roar of U.S. aircraft at court: Akahata, editorial.............................................................................................................................. HIBAKUSHA Court orders Hiroshima City to recognize rescue workers as Hibakusha.............................................................................................................................. LABOR Hyogo Labor Bureau urges Nippon Thompson to offer direct employment to temporary workersCourt condemns discrimination against National Railway Workers' Union (Kokuro) members.............................................................................................................................. WELFARE Government should cancel the plan aggravating single parent families' hardships: Akahata editorial.............................................................................................................................. HEALTHCARE Calls for an end to discriminatory medical system for people over age 75 are growing.............................................................................................................................. EDUCATION Education minister says it is against law to refuse to deliver diplomas because of overdue tuitionTeachers' initiatives and creativity are essential for education: Akahata editorial.............................................................................................................................. OSAKA Osaka legislature rejects governor's proposal to relocate prefectural office.............................................................................................................................. JCP JCP leaders begin nationwide speaking toursShii holds talks with Chinese Communist Party Political Bureau member Li Changchun |
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