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Political News(2023/08/01)


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Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Chair Hagiuda talks with candidate for Taiwan presidential election

2023-08-01 19:40:00
Hagiuda, Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research, met with Hou Younyi, who is the mayor of New Taipei City, which has the largest number of voters in Taiwan, and is planning to run for the presidential election next year from the largest opposition party, the Kuomintang. I made sure to go.

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“Improvement of Diet response” Proposal by young officials of each ministry and agency on work style reform

2023-08-01 19:35:00
As the number of national public servants retiring is on the rise, young volunteers from ministries and agencies have submitted proposals to the government regarding work style reforms. He claims that long working hours are a major factor in dealing with the Diet, and is calling for improvements in response, such as faster determination of deliberation schedules.

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The hometown tax amount is the highest ever What are the 20 local governments with the highest amount of donations?

2023-08-01 19:22:00
Last year, more than 8.9 million people used the hometown tax system, and the total amount donated to local governments was more than 960 billion yen last year, both of which are the highest ever.

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Prime Minister Kishida's policy to abolish health insurance cards ``We will respond carefully based on the voices of the field''

2023-08-01 19:13:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized at the Liberal Democratic Party's board meeting that he would carefully consider the response based on the voices of the field.

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Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara's wife's ex-husband dies "no case found" National Police Agency

2023-08-01 18:17:00
Regarding the fact that some weekly magazines reported that the wife of Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara had been arbitrarily questioned by the police over her ex-husband's death, a person in charge of the National Police Agency said at a meeting of the Constitutional Democratic Party, "The case Sex was not recognized, and the investigative results were consistent with considering it a suicide."

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Liberal Democrat Rui Matsukawa posted a photo taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during French training

2023-08-01 18:04:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party, apologized for inappropriate and misleading postings of photos taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during training in France.

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Prime Minister Kishida's policy to abolish health insurance cards ``We will respond carefully based on the voices of the field''

2023-08-01 16:50:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized at the Liberal Democratic Party's board meeting that he would carefully consider the response based on the voices of the field.

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Liberal Democrat Rui Matsukawa posted a photo taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during French training

2023-08-01 16:20:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party, apologized for inappropriate and misleading postings of photos taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during training in France.

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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato Considers Operation of ``Certificate of Eligibility'' over Health Insurance Card Abolition Policy

2023-08-01 16:08:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that after the abolition of the health insurance card, people who do not have a My Number card will be able to receive necessary medical care for a certain period of time. He indicated that he would consider extending the validity period of the "certificate of eligibility" and other measures to dispel public anxiety.

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Citizen Representative Tamaki “In order to assume the government, we should emphasize policy matching”

2023-08-01 15:44:00
In connection with the 30th anniversary of the inauguration of the non-LDP coalition Hosokawa administration on the 9th of this month, Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, said that a philosophy that goes beyond the non-LDP and non-Communist government is required. He showed the recognition that the policy consensus should be emphasized.

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Prime Minister Kishida visiting the United States this month Japan-US and Japan-Korea individual summits

2023-08-01 14:20:00
Prime Minister Kishida will visit the United States in the middle of this month to attend the summit meeting of the three countries of Japan, the United States, and South Korea. made it clear that

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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato Considers Operation of ``Certificate of Eligibility'' over Health Insurance Card Abolition Policy

2023-08-01 13:51:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that after the abolition of the health insurance card, people who do not have a My Number card will be able to receive necessary medical care for a certain period of time. He indicated that he would consider extending the validity period of the "certificate of eligibility" and other measures to dispel public anxiety.

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“Strengthening measures to improve the voting environment for people with disabilities” Matsumoto, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications

2023-08-01 13:36:00
Regarding the results of a detailed survey of the voting situation of persons with disabilities in the unified local elections held this spring by the city of Komae in Tokyo, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto explained that the more severe the disability, the lower the voter turnout. He showed the idea of ​​​​strengthening efforts as necessary.

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Osaka Kansai Expo Venue Construction Costs ``Not Assuming Upswing'' Expo Minister Okada

2023-08-01 13:31:00
Regarding the site construction costs for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2005, there is a view that the construction costs will be further exceeded due to the impact of soaring material prices. We have indicated that we do not anticipate any upside at this point.

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From online consultation to resolution, such as arbitration, to be implemented on a trial basis Ministry of Justice

2023-08-01 13:09:00
From September, the Ministry of Justice will conduct a trial for the first time online, from consultations to resolutions through discussions.

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Prime Minister Kishida's policy to abolish health insurance cards ``We will respond carefully based on the voices of the field''

2023-08-01 13:08:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized at the Liberal Democratic Party's board meeting that he would carefully consider the response based on the voices of the field.

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Liberal Democrat Rui Matsukawa posted a photo taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during French training

2023-08-01 13:00:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party, apologized for inappropriate and misleading postings of photos taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during training in France.

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White Paper on Health, Labor and Welfare Needs a Comprehensive Support System to Realize a Community-Inclusive Society

2023-08-01 12:12:00
This year's White Paper on Health, Labor and Welfare is a comprehensive system that spans systems with the theme of realizing a ``community symbiotic society'', saying that it is a challenge to deal with people who are difficult to receive support, such as isolated elderly households and hikikomori. He points out the need to build a support system.

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Hometown tax donation amounted to a record high of over 960 billion yen Users increased for 10 consecutive years

2023-08-01 11:55:00
Last year, more than 8.9 million people used hometown tax donations, and the total amount donated to local governments was more than 960 billion yen last year, both of which were the highest ever.

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Liberal Democrat Rui Matsukawa posted a photo taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during French training

2023-08-01 11:53:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party, apologized for inappropriate and misleading postings of photos taken in front of the Eiffel Tower during training in France.

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White Paper on Health, Labor and Welfare Needs a Comprehensive Support System to Realize a Community-Inclusive Society

2023-08-01 11:06:00
This year's White Paper on Health, Labor and Welfare is a comprehensive system that spans systems with the theme of realizing a ``community symbiotic society'', saying that it is a challenge to deal with people who are difficult to receive support, such as isolated elderly households and hikikomori. He points out the need to build a support system.

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Prime Minister Kishida plans to abolish health insurance cards next fall

2023-08-01 06:26:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall, there have been calls for a review, including a postponement of the abolition due to a series of troubles. We will hold discussions and hold a press conference to explain when the response is decided.

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