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POLICIES

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2019
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan sets out social welfare-focused election platform
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, the nation's main opposition party, on Monday unveiled a set of pledges for this summer's Upper House election focused on improving the country's social welfare system to help people receive medical and nursing care without having to worry about their finances.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 5, 2015
Obama to travel to drum up policy support as Republicans take over Congress
President Barack Obama plans to travel around the U.S. as the newly Republican-controlled Congress arrives in Washington, promoting his policies from easing immigration rules to boosting the economy through spending on infrastructure.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / DECISION 2014
Dec 2, 2014
With all parties opposed to tax hike, policy debates ring vague
Official campaigning for the Dec. 14 Lower House election started Tuesday, but voter enthusiasm remains low.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 7, 2013
U.S. worried by aggressive military posture
The United States has expressed concern about Japan's desire to acquire the ability to attack enemy bases in an overhaul of defense policies pursued by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a government source said in Tokyo.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 25, 2013
Divergence of policies in Europe, Italian style
Even if the eurozone's structure is modified to achieve the desired level of fiscal discipline, countries will continue to diverge in other important respects.

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