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Political News(2023/02/16)


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Ritsumin “Abolition of income restrictions on child allowances” to submit a bill jointly with Ishin

2023-02-16 21:20:00
In order to enhance child-rearing support, the Constitutional Democratic Party plans to compile a bill to abolish income restrictions on child allowances and submit it to the Diet next week in collaboration with the Japan Restoration Party.

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After the abolishment of the health insurance card, the expiration date of the “Certificate of Eligibility” is one year.

2023-02-16 20:26:00
In order to abolish the health insurance card next fall and integrate it with the My Number card, the government will issue an expiration date for the "certificate of eligibility" that will allow people who have lost their card to receive medical treatment covered by insurance. We have decided to set a policy of not asking for an issuance fee within one year from the date of issue.

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Universities in Tokyo's 23 wards to increase quotas for information-related departments Government Advisory Council

2023-02-16 19:47:00
In order to develop highly-skilled digital human resources, the government's panel of experts should consider easing the regulation that, in principle, universities within the 23 wards of Tokyo cannot increase the number of students, limited to information-related faculties and departments. I summarized the opinion. The government plans to proceed with consideration toward easing from fiscal 2024.

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Ministry of Defense presents a proposal to review the rules for using weapons in preparation for airspace violations such as balloons

2023-02-16 19:42:00
The Ministry of Defense has proposed a review of the rules for the use of weapons by the Self-Defense Forces in preparation for airspace incursions by foreign balloons. We will review the rules that are limited to self-defense, etc., and will allow the use of weapons against balloons to protect the lives and property of the people and ensure the safety of aircraft.

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Doubling of children's budget Various budget frameworks to be used as standards Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-02-16 19:39:00
Regarding the future doubling of the children's budget, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno acknowledged that there are various ways to organize the budget framework that serves as the basis for the doubling. This is a modified form of Prime Minister Kishida's answer to the Diet, which is expected to be doubled in the framework of child-rearing support expenditures that can be compared internationally.

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Ministry of Defense presents a proposal to review the rules for using weapons in preparation for airspace violations such as balloons

2023-02-16 18:36:00
The Ministry of Defense has proposed a review of the rules for the use of weapons by the Self-Defense Forces in preparation for airspace incursions by foreign balloons. We will review the rules that are limited to self-defense, etc., and will allow the use of weapons against balloons to protect the lives and property of the people and ensure the safety of aircraft.

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Wage increase for non-regular workers Achieved by raising the minimum wage, etc. Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-02-16 18:13:00
As the spring labor offensive begins in earnest, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno has indicated that he intends to raise the wages of non-regular workers by raising the minimum wage and promoting equal pay for equal work.

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Universities in Tokyo's 23 wards to increase quotas for information-related departments Government Advisory Council

2023-02-16 17:54:00
In order to develop highly-skilled digital human resources, the government's panel of experts should consider easing the regulation that, in principle, universities within the 23 wards of Tokyo cannot increase the number of students, limited to information-related faculties and departments. I summarized the opinion. The government plans to proceed with consideration toward easing from fiscal 2024.

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Komeito Toshiko Hamayotsu, former acting representative, announced her death three years ago at the age of 75

2023-02-16 17:49:00
The party announced that Toshiko Hamayotsu, a former member of the House of Councilors of Komeito, who served as director of the Environment Agency and acting representative of the party, died three years ago at the age of 75.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Hearing Four Experts Opinion on Food Security and Declining Birthrate Countermeasures

2023-02-16 17:47:00
The Budget Committee of the House of Representatives held a central public hearing to hear the opinions of experts on the new fiscal year's budget proposal, and in the afternoon, four experts recommended by each party gave their opinions on food security and countermeasures against the declining birthrate. .

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Upper House Disciplinary Committee Contents of Senator Garcy's disposition to be decided on the 21st of next week

2023-02-16 16:51:00
The Disciplinary Committee of the House of Councilors will decide on the specifics of the disciplinary action as a committee on the 21st of next week for the NHK Party member of the House of Councilors Garthy, who continues to be absent from the Diet.

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Peru's Machu Picchu reopens after closure due to protests

2023-02-16 16:42:00
Machu Picchu, a World Heritage Site in South America, which had been closed since last month due to intensifying demonstrations, has resumed accepting tourists from the 15th and is crowded with many people.

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Bank of Japan governor appointment candidate Kazuo Ueda to hear opinion on 24th

2023-02-16 16:26:00
On the 24th, the House of Representatives will hear the opinion of economist Kazuo Ueda, who has been proposed as a candidate by the government, and ask questions about the appointment of the new governor of the Bank of Japan.

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Bank of Japan governor appointment candidate Kazuo Ueda to hear opinion on 24th

2023-02-16 16:13:00
On the 24th, the House of Representatives will hear the opinion of economist Kazuo Ueda, who has been proposed as a candidate by the government, and ask questions about the appointment of the new governor of the Bank of Japan.

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House of Representatives Commission on the Constitution to be held on March 2

2023-02-16 15:59:00
Regarding the constitutional debate in the Diet, the ruling and opposition parties have agreed to hold the House of Representatives Commission on the Constitution on the 2nd of next month if the new fiscal year's budget bill is passed by the House of Representatives by the end of this month.

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Visiting Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, where digital minister Kono has introduced a "no writing window"

2023-02-16 15:48:00
Digital Minister Kono visited Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture, which has introduced a system that allows the issuance of resident cards and other documents without entering personal information, and indicated his intention to further promote digitization in local governments.

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Liberal Democratic Party Deputy President Aso "Reconnaissance clearly shows the possibility of infringing on airspace and shooting down"

2023-02-16 15:47:00
Regarding the fact that an object strongly presumed to be a Chinese reconnaissance balloon was also confirmed in Japan's airspace, Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso said at a faction meeting that it is possible to shoot down anything that is invading the airspace for reconnaissance. I emphasized that it should be made clear that there is a

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Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hidetaka Suzuki Donated by a national construction contractor “Reflection and full refund”

2023-02-16 15:14:00
Cabinet Office Parliamentary Vice-Minister Hidetaka Suzuki said that the Liberal Democratic Party branch, which he represents, had received donations from a construction company in the constituency that received orders for public works from the government during the period of the House of Representatives election. He expressed his deep regret and expressed his intention to refund the full amount.

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Former Prime Minister Abe's shooting incident "Despicable barbarity" Police Agency Commissioner concludes investigation

2023-02-16 14:40:00
Regarding the completion of the investigation of Tetsuya Yamagami, who was indicted for murder in the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe, Chief of the National Police Agency Yasuhiro Tsuyuki said at a regular press conference on the 16th, "Democracy. First of all, I have to say that this is a cowardly barbaric act that took place in the midst of a fundamental election."

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Central Public Hearing Expert Opinions on Security and Wage Raises

2023-02-16 14:13:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee held a central public hearing to hear the opinions of experts on the new fiscal year's budget bill, and in the morning, four experts recommended by each party gave their opinions on security, wage increases, and other issues.

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Bank of Japan governor appointment candidate Kazuo Ueda to hear opinion on 24th

2023-02-16 13:05:00
On the 24th of next week, the House of Representatives will hear the opinion of economist Kazuo Ueda, who has been proposed as a candidate by the government, and ask questions about the appointment of the new governor of the Bank of Japan.

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Union with the people Policy confirmation for unified local elections

2023-02-16 12:54:00
In preparation for the unified local elections in April, Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People and Chairman Yoshino of the RENGO met and confirmed their policy of working together to win the official candidate of the Democratic Party for the People and the candidate within the organization of the RENGO.

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Liberal Democrats, Komeito and Nationals Begin Policy Discussions on Raising Wages and Supporting Childcare

2023-02-16 12:48:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito Party, and the Democratic Party for the People have started working-level talks on the themes of wage increases and childcare support. Following on from last year, this will be a three-party policy discussion, and the focus will also be on the Democratic Party for the People's response to the new fiscal year's budget proposal.

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Reconnaissance balloon to request China not to recur in cooperation with US, etc. Government

2023-02-16 04:59:00
Since an object that is strongly presumed to be a Chinese reconnaissance balloon was also confirmed in Japanese airspace, the government plans to share information with the United States and other countries, and to request China to prevent such a situation from happening again. is. We are also making adjustments to review the rules for using weapons in preparation for future airspace violations.

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