A new law offering relief to Minamata disease patients cleared the Lower House Friday, a day after the ruling and opposition camps officially agreed to loosen the eligibility requirements for patients seeking compensation. The bill broadens the scope... ...full story at Japan Times
from Japan Times on Fri, Jul 03 2009
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