Political News(2023/11/24)
Supplementary budget bill passed by plenary session of the House of Representatives Supported by Liberal Democratic Party, Komei Restoration, Citizens, etc.
2023-11-24 20:04:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports the economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Representatives and passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, Democratic Party of Japan, and others, and was sent to the House of Councilors. Ta.
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Two bills to help victims of the former Unification Church are being debated by the House of Representatives Judicial Committee
2023-11-24 19:15:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, a bill submitted by the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People, as well as a bill submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party, was deliberated in the House of Representatives Judicial Affairs Committee, and both submitters argued for the effectiveness of each bill.
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“Agreement to resume inter-party exchanges with China” Report from Prime Minister Komei Yamaguchi
2023-11-24 18:54:00
Prime Minister Kishida received a report on his visit to China from Komeito Representative Yamaguchi, and confirmed that he would proceed with coordination at the secretary-general level to resume inter-party exchanges between the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, and the Chinese Communist Party.
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House of Representatives adopts resolution strongly protesting North Korea's launch and strongly calling for halt to provocative actions
2023-11-24 18:08:00
After a ballistic missile launched by North Korea using ballistic missile technology to launch a satellite passed over Japan, the House of Representatives held a plenary session on the 24th to strongly protest against North Korea and call for provocative actions. The resolution was unanimously adopted, strongly requesting the cancellation of the event.
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Liberal Democratic Party and the people: Issues if the trigger clause is lifted
2023-11-24 18:02:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's intention to proceed with consideration of the "trigger clause" that suspends the taxation of the additional portion of the gasoline tax, including the possibility of lifting the freeze, the Liberal Democratic Party and the National Democratic Party's Political Affairs Research Chairpersons have proposed what will happen if the trigger clause is lifted. They exchanged opinions on issues and other issues, and confirmed that the three parties, including Komeito, will soon begin concrete discussions.
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The first Japan-China-Korea Foreign Ministers' Meeting in 4 years announced to be held in South Korea on the 26th
2023-11-24 17:51:00
The South Korean government announced that Japan, China, and South Korea will hold a foreign ministers' meeting for the first time in four years in South Korea on the 26th. Discussions are expected to take place regarding the early holding of a summit meeting between the three countries, as well as the regional situation in light of North Korea's launch of a military reconnaissance satellite.
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Supplementary budget bill passed by plenary session of the House of Representatives Supported by Liberal Democratic Party, Komei Restoration, Citizens, etc.
2023-11-24 17:45:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports the economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Representatives and passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, Democratic Party of Japan, and others, and was sent to the House of Councilors. Ta.
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Supplementary budget bill passed by plenary session of the House of Representatives Supported by Liberal Democratic Party, Komei Restoration, Citizens, etc.
2023-11-24 17:08:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, passed with a majority of votes from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan, and was sent to the House of Councilors. Ta.
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Last year's political funds balance report for Liberal Democratic factions, etc. Not listed Approximately 6 million yen
2023-11-24 17:05:00
NHK investigated the political funds balance report for last year released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on the 24th, and found that the amount spent on ``party ticket purchases'' was spent on political organizations of four factions of the Liberal Democratic Party and one parliamentary group. It turns out that at least 6 million yen worth of membership fees and other fees were not recorded as income by these political organizations.
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Liberal Democratic Party political funding issue Nikai faction holds training session and confirms efforts to prevent recurrence
2023-11-24 16:24:00
In response to the issue surrounding political funding by a faction within the Liberal Democratic Party, the Nikai faction held a training session for the secretaries of its members and confirmed that it would work to prevent it from happening again.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee passes this year's supplementary budget bill
2023-11-24 14:42:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports economic measures, was voted on by the House of Representatives Budget Committee and passed with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan. It will be passed at the House of Representatives plenary session in the afternoon and will be sent to the House of Councilors.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee passes this year's supplementary budget bill
2023-11-24 13:35:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports economic measures, was voted on by the House of Representatives Budget Committee and passed with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan. It will be passed at the House of Representatives plenary session in the afternoon and will be sent to the House of Councilors.
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Judgment ordering compensation for comfort women issue; Japanese government plans to assess South Korea's response
2023-11-24 13:32:00
Regarding the South Korean High Court's ruling ordering the Japanese government to pay compensation regarding the comfort women issue, the government protested to the South Korean side, stating that it was absolutely unacceptable. On the other hand, we want to avoid any impact on the relationship between the two countries, which is improving, and we will carefully assess the future response of the South Korean government.
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Liberal Democratic Party and the people: Issues if the trigger clause is lifted
2023-11-24 13:04:00
In response to Prime Minister Kishida's intention to proceed with consideration, including lifting the freeze, regarding the "trigger clause" that suspends the taxation of the additional portion of the gasoline tax, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Japan's political affairs research chairs have decided to lift the trigger clause. The three parties exchanged opinions on such issues and confirmed that the three parties, including Komeito, will soon begin concrete discussions.
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Representative Kakizawa paid approximately 900,000 yen in compensation to former ward mayor's campaign staff Special Investigation Department
2023-11-24 12:42:00
In a violation of the Public Offices Election Law concerning the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, it was revealed that Congressman Kakizawa's side paid approximately 900,000 yen in compensation to around 10 staff members of the former ward mayor's campaign. , I found out through interviews with the people involved. The secretary of Congressman Kakizawa, who was involved in the payment, told those around him, ``The payment was not for an election campaign, but for general political activities, so it is not illegal.'' The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department is investigating the matter. It appears that they are conducting an investigation into whether there was any illegal payment of compensation to bribe campaigners by asking the authorities about the situation.
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House of Representatives Budget Committee to pass this year's supplementary budget bill
2023-11-24 12:00:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports economic measures, will soon be voted on by the House of Representatives Budget Committee, and is expected to be passed with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party of the People.
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The first Japan-China-Korea Foreign Ministers' Meeting in 4 years announced to be held in South Korea on the 26th
2023-11-24 11:44:00
The South Korean government announced that the first foreign ministers' meeting in four years between Japan, China, and South Korea will be held in South Korea on the 26th. Discussions are expected to take place regarding the early holding of a summit meeting between the three countries, as well as the regional situation in light of North Korea's launch of a military reconnaissance satellite.
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Defense Minister Kihara: “North Korea launches some kind of object into orbit around the Earth”
2023-11-24 11:39:00
Minister of Defense Kihara announced that North Korea has confirmed that an object launched into orbit around the Earth was launched using ballistic missile technology to launch a satellite on the 21st of this month. .
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Arranged to return salary increases for Prime Minister Kishida and cabinet members to the national treasury
2023-11-24 11:11:00
In response to the enactment of the revised Salary Act that increases the salaries of national civil servants in special positions, the government announced at a cabinet meeting on the 24th that the entire increase in the salaries of Prime Minister Kishida and other cabinet ministers would be returned to the national treasury. We agreed.
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Defense Minister Kihara: “North Korea launches some kind of object into orbit around the Earth”
2023-11-24 10:13:00
Minister of Defense Kihara announced that North Korea has confirmed that an object launched into orbit around the Earth was launched using ballistic missile technology to launch a satellite on the 21st of this month. .
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Democratic Party of Japan decides to support supplementary budget bill
2023-11-24 10:03:00
The Democratic Party of Japan held a party meeting on the morning of the 24th regarding this year's supplementary budget bill, which supports economic measures, and agreed with the ruling party to include the lifting of the "trigger clause" that suspends the taxation of the additional portion of the gasoline tax. Based on the fact that further discussions would be held, we decided to approve the proposal.
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Judgment ordering compensation for comfort women issue; Japanese government plans to assess South Korea's response
2023-11-24 05:46:00
Regarding the South Korean High Court's ruling ordering the Japanese government to pay compensation regarding the comfort women issue, the government protested to the South Korean side, stating that it was absolutely unacceptable. On the other hand, we want to avoid any impact on the relationship between the two countries, which is improving, and we will carefully assess the future response of the South Korean government.
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Supplementary budget bill backed by economic measures expected to be passed by the House of Representatives today
2023-11-24 05:03:00
The supplementary budget bill for this fiscal year, which supports the new economic measures, is expected to be passed by a majority vote of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, and Japan Restoration Party at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 24th, and will be sent to the House of Councilors.
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Prime Minister Kishida suddenly stays at hotel due to problems with living space at official residence
2023-11-24 00:41:00
Prime Minister Kishida had to stay at a nearby hotel on the night of the 23rd due to a malfunction in the living space of the Prime Minister's official residence.
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