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  • POLITICS
  • More interpellation time requested for smaller parties in Upper House

  • Ozawa's“Diet reform”is criticized

  • Hatoyama delivers his first policy speech

  • Hatoyama fails to specify how to address key issues: JCP Shii

  • PM no explanation about his political funds report

  • Shii explains points to bring up for debate

  • editorial Eliminate corruption involving the use of ministry subsidies Akahata editorial (excerpts)

  • Progressive forum calls for strengthening of movement

  • US FORCES
  • No place for U.S. Marines in Japan: Ginowan City mayor

  • Anpo-Haki calls for new U.S. base construction to be cancelled

  • U.S. soldier found guilty of hit and run

  • New government leaves ‘sympathy budget’ for U.S. forces intact

  • Foreign minister’s remark draws criticism from Okinawans

  • LABOR
  • Court rules Isuzu’s layoff of contingent workers as illegal

  • WELFARE
  • Rally for additional benefits for single-parent households

  • Health minister; new medical care schemefor elderly delayed

  • Elimination of national standards for day-care centers threatens children’s safety

  • OKINAWA
  • editorial New government must adhere to Okinawan demand Akahata editorial (excerpts)

  • Okada ;moving Futenma Base outside Okinawa not an option

  • ANTI-N-ARMS
  • Hidankyo holds rally for relief of A-bomb survivors



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