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Aging Infrastructure: What Should be Done to Raise Funds for Repair and Renewal?
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Wage Increases and Economic Growth: Take Measures to Boost Corporate Investment
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Strengthening Defense Capabilities: China’s Provocative Actions Cannot be Ignored
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U.S. Tariff Notice: Unreasonable to Make Demands That Only Benefit One’s Own Interests
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Errors in Election Administration: Lax Checks Risk Undermining Credibility
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Misconduct by Iwaki Shinkumi: Improper Practices Are Serious, Unacceptable for Financial Institution
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Sexual Online Ads: Rectify Situation in Which Children Are Exposed to Such Content
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Regional Revitalization: What Should be Done to Maintain Functions of Local Govts?
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Freelance Law: Companies Must Make Efforts to Reform Their Mindset
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Deployment of Osprey Aircraft: Govt Must Make Every Effort to Dispel Residents’ Concerns
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U.S. Middle East Policy: Forced Cessation of Hostilities Makes Future Hard to See
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