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...stiff resistance from the still powerful elements of the establishment, especially the government bureaucracy, which won't readily surrender its influence. Just like so many other Japanese politicians, Hatoyama has already been tarred by an alleged scandal, this one concerning campaign finance. (Hatoyama has publicly apologized for the scandal, though he has said he had no knowledge of any wrongdoing.) His Cabinet's approval rating has plummeted in the six months since he took office to a dismal 33%, and there is chatter in Tokyo that he may not last long in office...
...Washington's Worries That's a very unpopular view in Washington. During an October trip to Tokyo, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates bluntly told Japanese officials that the original 2006 arrangement is "the best alternative for everyone," adding that "it is time to move on." Though the frustrated Obama Administration has since softened its approach - stating that it's willing to listen to Japanese proposals - it still sees the 2006 pact as its preferred option. (See pictures of President Obama visiting Asia...
...Though the senior registered just one strikeout in that span, his teammates were able to catch or throw out any potential threat...
...even though attendance could not be encouraged by the presence of dinner in the Yard, the artists were still able to leave them satisfied, according to many guests...
...Though many performers were dressed to impress in their best sequined gowns, cascading wigs, and voluptuous padding, D’Bus was adamant that the night was not just about pretty boys masquerading as pretty girls...