Political News(2023/07/28)
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara reports on weekly magazine reports that ``the allegations are groundless''
2023-07-28 20:25:00
The wife of Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara was arbitrarily questioned by the police over her ex-husband's death, and some weekly magazines reported that Kihara pressured the investigation, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said. , It was revealed that Mr. Kihara had reported that "the allegation that pressure was applied is groundless," and indicated that he would not seek further response.
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Defense White Paper Emphasizes the Need for “Counterattack Capability” for Drastic Strengthening of Defense Capabilities
2023-07-28 20:24:00
This year's defense white paper states that in the most severe and complicated security environment after the war, we will drastically strengthen our defense capabilities, and we will be able to attack the other party's missile launch bases, which we decided to possess for the first time. It emphasizes the need for "counterattack capability."
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Hayashi “Confirm adherence to the international order based on the rule of law even at the G20”
2023-07-28 20:15:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi gave a speech in India, where he was visiting, and expressed his view that it is important to confirm at the G20 Summit to be held in India in September the adherence to the international order based on the rule of law that was announced at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. I was.
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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare council to discuss system revision of ``Survivor's Employees' Pension'' two years after next
2023-07-28 19:42:00
Regarding the "Survivors' Employees' Pension," which is paid when a spouse, who was mainly responsible for the household, dies, the council of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to implement the system in the year after next, including reviewing the requirements for receiving the benefits, which differ between men and women. We will discuss the revision.
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Northern Territories Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of former islanders Meet with Prime Minister Appeal for early return
2023-07-28 19:41:00
Junior high school students from Hokkaido, who are the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of former residents of the Northern Territories, met with Prime Minister Kishida and asked him to work toward the realization of an early return and the resumption of exchange programs that had been suspended due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. rice field.
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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara reports on weekly magazine reports that ``the allegations are groundless''
2023-07-28 18:52:00
The wife of Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara was arbitrarily questioned by the police over her ex-husband's death, and some weekly magazines reported that Kihara pressured the investigation, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said. , It was revealed that Mr. Kihara had reported that "the allegation that pressure was applied is groundless," and indicated that he would not seek further response.
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Defense White Paper Emphasizes the Need for “Counterattack Capability” for Drastic Strengthening of Defense Capabilities
2023-07-28 18:48:00
This year's defense white paper states that in the most severe and complicated security environment after the war, we will drastically strengthen our defense capabilities, and we will be able to attack the other party's missile launch bases, which we decided to possess for the first time. It emphasizes the need for "counterattack capability."
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Prime Minister Kishida "Policy for abolishing health insurance cards, explanation at press conference as soon as correspondence is decided"
2023-07-28 18:42:00
Regarding the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall, there have been a series of calls from the ruling and opposition parties, etc., calling for a review. He announced his intention to hold a press conference and explain.
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Fire extinguisher foam leakage at U.S. Yokota Air Base “Insufficient information sharing within the Ministry of Defense”
2023-07-28 16:48:00
Defense Minister Hamada said that more than four years after receiving a report from the United States about the leakage of foam fire extinguishing agents containing organic fluorine compounds, which have been pointed out to be harmful, at Yokota Air Base of the United States Army, He said he had provided the information to the authorities. It is said that information sharing within the Ministry of Defense was insufficient.
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Liberal Democratic Party election "10 increase 10 decrease" target constituency adjustment completed
2023-07-28 16:43:00
For the next House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party has newly decided candidates for Kanagawa's 4th district, and has completed adjustments in all 15 constituencies that are subject to the "10 increase by 10" single-seat constituency. rice field.
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Big motor problem "Survey on non-life insurance companies' response" Liberal Democratic Party joint conference
2023-07-28 16:26:00
A joint meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party was held over the problem of fraudulent insurance billing by the used car sales company "Big Motor", and from the lawmakers who attended, there was a series of opinions such as calling for an investigation to see if there were any problems with the response of the non-life insurance company. I was.
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``Construction for the Expo Debate whether it is possible to exempt the upper limit of overtime work'' Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2023-07-28 15:42:00
Regarding the delay in preparations for the construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura asked the government whether it would be possible to exempt the construction industry from applying the upper limit on overtime work starting in April next year. I made it clear that I was discussing it internally.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Hayashi “Confirm adherence to the international order based on the rule of law even at the G20”
2023-07-28 15:33:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi gave a speech in India, where he was visiting, and expressed his view that it is important to confirm at the G20 Summit to be held in India in September the adherence to the international order based on the rule of law that was announced at the G7 Hiroshima Summit. I was.
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``Construction for the Expo Debate whether it is possible to exempt the upper limit of overtime work'' Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2023-07-28 14:49:00
Regarding the delay in preparations for the construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura asked the government whether it would be possible to exempt the construction industry from applying the upper limit on overtime work starting in April next year. I made it clear that I was discussing it internally.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-07-28 14:35:00
Regarding the policy to abolish the current health insurance card in the fall of next year and integrate it with the My Number card, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno intends to dispel the anxiety and concerns of the public and work to create an environment where they can use it with peace of mind. emphasized.
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Health insurance card abolition Representative Izumi Ritsumin “The government should revise the law to postpone the abolition date”
2023-07-28 14:32:00
Regarding the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall and integrating it with the My Number card, Izumi, head of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, said, ``Most people don't have a deadline.'' He expressed his intention to request a revision of the law to postpone the abolition of the certificate.
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“Control tower for infectious disease control” Cabinet Office for Crisis Management of Infectious Diseases Launched on September 1
2023-07-28 14:18:00
A new government organization, the "Cabinet Infectious Diseases Crisis Management Agency", will be established on September 1, which will be the command tower that will centrally handle infectious disease countermeasures.
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Ritsumin Izumi representative "Cooperate to protect democracy" Ishin Baba representative remarks
2023-07-28 14:17:00
Regarding Japan Restoration Party leader Baba criticizing the Communist Party as "a political party that would be good if it disappeared", Constitutional Democratic Party leader Izumi said that it was an attack on democracy, and we should cooperate to protect democracy regardless of the ruling or opposition parties. emphasized.
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Ordinary local allocation tax increased for 5 consecutive years
2023-07-28 12:53:00
This fiscal year, the total amount of ordinary local allocation tax allocated from the national government to local governments was over 17.25 trillion yen, an increase for the fifth consecutive year. On the other hand, the number of so-called “non-grant organizations”, which are able to manage their finances without receiving the local allocation tax, was 77, an increase of 4 from the previous fiscal year.
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Defense White Paper Emphasizes the Need for “Counterattack Capability” for Drastic Strengthening of Defense Capabilities
2023-07-28 12:44:00
This year's defense white paper states that in the most severe and complicated security environment after the war, we will drastically strengthen our defense capabilities, and we will be able to attack the other party's missile launch bases, which we decided to possess for the first time. It emphasizes the need for "counterattack capability."
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New “Basic Plan for National Resilience” decided to become a country that is resilient to large-scale disasters
2023-07-28 12:38:00
In order to build a country that is resilient to large-scale disasters, the government has decided on a new "National Resilience Basic Plan" that includes efforts to strengthen regional disaster prevention capabilities through the use of digital technology and human resource development.
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Defense White Paper Emphasizes the Need for “Counterattack Capability” for Drastic Strengthening of Defense Capabilities
2023-07-28 11:38:00
This year's defense white paper states that in the most severe and complicated security environment after the war, we will drastically strengthen our defense capabilities, and we will be able to attack the other party's missile launch bases, which we decided to possess for the first time. It emphasizes the need for "counterattack capability."
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's new administrative vice-minister Akio Fujiwara
2023-07-28 11:29:00
At a Cabinet meeting on the 28th, the government decided to appoint Akio Fujiwara, director-general of the Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, as the new administrative vice-minister of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
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Japan-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting Collaborate to Realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific"
2023-07-28 08:12:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi, who is visiting India, met with Foreign Minister Jaishankar and confirmed that they will work together to realize a "free and open Indo-Pacific" advocated by Japan.
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Abolition of health insurance card Prime Minister Kishida
2023-07-28 07:15:00
Regarding the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card in the fall of next year and integrating it with the My Number card, there are opinions from within the government that it should be reviewed, including postponing the timing of abolition. Prime Minister Kishida will make a decision on how to respond after listening to the voices of medical personnel and other people on the ground.
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