This question is being heatedly debated in the Diet and within the larger political parties, including the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ).

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Cochran said the defense is considering every available option, including challenging the appeals court ruling on Fuhrman in the California Supreme Court and calling additional witnesses.

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The coalition, including the two main Slav parties, the ruling VMRO-DPMNE and the opposition Socialists, would have a two-thirds majority in parliament, giving the coalition unchallenged power to enact laws and make constitutional changes.

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