Word: nationalization
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...Handed a mandate to steer Japan out of a malaise of economic crisis and failed social systems, the next Prime Minister of Japan and his party need to reverse the nation's lost confidence in government leadership. A misstep, scandal or lack of fortitude in reform could cost the DPJ the upper-house elections next July - a severe check on the new administration's progress. Experts pinpoint five areas where the new ruling party should put its focus to get the nation back on track...
...while Kennedy’s personal life was not perfect, we are grateful as a nation that he retained his Senate seat and went on to contribute greatly to his country. In a summer when personal transgressions of politicians have dominated the headlines, his story suggests that for many, second chances are warranted...
...same time, Ridge says he worries about a certain "complacency" about preparing the nation and preventing another attack that has set in on Capitol Hill and among the wider American public. "For several years, the public debate and discussion was about funding priorities and technology," says Ridge, "and I don't hear much of that. It just concerns me because there is still a lot of need...
...Hatoyama, who also has signaled he wants to redefine Tokyo's diplomacy to make it less reliant on Washington, said in a victory speech late Sunday he would focus on a quick and smooth transition and make a priority of choosing the nation's next finance minister...
...Although the nation gave the Democrats a landslide win, most voters were seen as venting dissatisfaction with the Liberal Democratic Party and the status quo more than they were endorsing the policies of the opposition...