Political News(2023/11/29)
Liberal Democratic faction creates list of “exceeding party ticket quota to members of parliament”
2023-11-29 22:03:00
Regarding the issue surrounding political funds of factions in the Liberal Democratic Party, a list showing that some factions set party ticket sales quotas for each member of the Diet and returned any income that exceeded the quota to the members. Through interviews with multiple people involved, it was newly discovered that the company had been creating this document. In some factions, there is a discrepancy between the total amount of party income actually collected and what is stated in the income and expenditure report.
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Land usage regulations important for national security decided for 180 new locations
2023-11-29 21:25:00
Regarding restrictions on the use of land important for national security, the government announced on the 29th that it will impose new restrictions on a total of 180 locations, including areas around Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military facilities in 25 prefectures including Hokkaido and Hiroshima. We have decided to target this.
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Tokyo Governor Koike departs for UAE to participate in COP28
2023-11-29 21:08:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the United Nations climate change conference, COP28, which begins on the 30th.
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Two factions of the Liberal Democratic Party accused of not reporting party membership fees in income and expenditure reports
2023-11-29 20:55:00
On the 29th, a university professor was accused of violating the Political Funds Control Act, saying that two factions of the Liberal Democratic Party had not recorded in their income and expenditure reports a total of 3.74 million yen that they received as membership fees for a political fund party they held last year. It has been learned that a complaint has been sent to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. Regarding the political funds of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, the same university professor has also filed a complaint regarding the omission of approximately 40 million yen in income and expenditure reports up to the year before yesterday.
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Supplementary budget for this year is established to support economic measures and include measures to deal with high prices
2023-11-29 20:50:00
This year's supplementary budget, which supports new economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Councilors, and was passed and enacted with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan.
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Next year's Tokyo gubernatorial election will be announced on June 20th and decided by voting on July 7th.
2023-11-29 19:49:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Election Commission has decided to hold the Tokyo gubernatorial election due to the expiration of Governor Koike's term in July next year, with an announcement on June 20th and voting to be counted on July 7th.
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Full-fledged adjustments ahead of next year's revision
2023-11-29 19:42:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare presented to the council the outline of the basic policy for next year's revision of medical fees. As the movement to raise wages spreads, we have made it a priority to promote efforts to secure human resources by improving the treatment of nursing assistants and others.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo ``Accelerate work to quickly show overall cost picture'', Expo Minister
2023-11-29 19:35:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held in 2025, Minister in charge of the Expo Jimi expressed the intention of accelerating work to present the entire picture of expenses as quickly as possible.
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70,000 yen to be provided in response to rising prices, law passed to prohibit seizure
2023-11-29 19:25:00
Regarding the 70,000 yen benefit provided to low-income households in response to rising prices, a law was passed at a plenary session of the House of Councilors that prohibits foreclosure even if debts are in arrears, in order to steadily support household finances. It was established.
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Gas tax ``trigger clause'' Citizens to meet with Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito on 30th
2023-11-29 19:19:00
On the 30th, the National Democratic Party (DPJ) and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and New Komeito (Komeito) and the political affairs research chairs of the three parties will meet to discuss how to proceed with the discussion regarding the "trigger clause" that suspends the taxation of the additional portion of the gasoline tax. I made it.
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Export rules for defense equipment to be discussed on 5 types of direction; LDP and public officials consultation
2023-11-29 19:16:00
A working-level meeting was held between the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, and five types of exports to countries with whom they cooperate in the security field were defined, including "rescue" and "transport." Opinions were exchanged regarding the limitations, and it was confirmed that specific directions would be discussed, including the elimination of categories.
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Former Unification Church Victim Relief Bill: Five-party talks fail to reach agreement; talks to begin again
2023-11-29 19:04:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, the three parties, the Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito, and the Democratic People's Democratic Party, and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party, have each submitted a bill to the Diet, and officials from the five parties have held discussions. I did it. Although both sides raised possible amendments, they were unable to come to an agreement, and the decision was made to hold another discussion on the 30th.
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Okinawa Henoko “Judged on ``execution by the state on behalf of the government'' on December 20th
2023-11-29 19:02:00
The lawsuit was filed by the national government to approve construction work on behalf of the prefecture, which opposes the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma base in Okinawa, over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City. The verdict will be handed down on December 20th.
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Severe protest against North Korea's "satellite" launch; resolution adopted at plenary session of the House of Councilors
2023-11-29 18:58:00
In response to North Korea's assertion that it had launched a "military reconnaissance satellite," the House of Councillors, at its plenary session on the 29th, adopted a resolution strongly protesting against North Korea.
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Supplementary budget for this fiscal year is established to support economic measures and include measures to deal with high prices
2023-11-29 18:41:00
This year's supplementary budget, which supports new economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Councilors, and was passed and enacted with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan.
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Tanker hijacking off the coast of Yemen “MSDF activities based on anti-piracy laws”
2023-11-29 18:22:00
Regarding the incident in which a tanker was hijacked by armed groups in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen in the Middle East, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained that the surveillance and surveillance activities carried out by the Maritime Self-Defense Force at the scene were based on anti-piracy laws.
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Supplementary budget for this fiscal year is established to support economic measures and include measures to deal with high prices
2023-11-29 18:18:00
This year's supplementary budget, which supports new economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Councilors and passed with a majority vote.
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Volunteers from ruling and opposition parties use smartphones during committee deliberations: “Relaxation will be considered first in the House of Representatives”
2023-11-29 17:10:00
After Digital Minister Kono tried to give an answer while searching on his smartphone during a committee deliberation, and was warned by the committee chairman, volunteer members of the ruling and opposition parties, including former Environment Minister Koizumi of the Liberal Democratic Party, first called for a relaxation of the use of smartphones in the House of Representatives. He expressed his intention to ask the government to consider the following.
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Vietnam President Speech at National Assembly “Strengthening cooperation in a wide range of fields”
2023-11-29 16:46:00
Vietnam's President Bo Van Tuong, who is visiting Japan, gave a speech at the National Assembly, announcing that the two countries will strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including the economy, security, and climate change, based on their "comprehensive strategic partnership." I complained.
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Social Democratic Party Fukushima Party Leader Announces Intent to Candidate in Party Leader Election Announced on December 1st
2023-11-29 16:42:00
At a press conference on the 29th, Social Democratic Party leader Fukushima announced his intention to run in the leadership election to be announced on December 1st.
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Okinawa Henoko “proxy execution” trial handed down on December 20th
2023-11-29 16:39:00
The lawsuit was filed by the national government to approve construction work on behalf of the prefecture, which opposes the relocation of the U.S. military's Futenma base in Okinawa, over ground improvement work off the coast of Henoko in Nago City. The verdict will be handed down on December 20th. There has never been a case in the past where the national government has ``executed'' the affairs of a local government, and it will be interesting to see what kind of judgment the court will make regarding whether leaving construction unapproved will seriously harm the public interest.
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This year's supplementary budget bill passed by the House of Councilors Budget Committee and passed by the House of Councilors plenary session
2023-11-29 15:59:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports new economic measures, was voted on by the House of Councilors Budget Committee and passed with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party of Japan. The bill was passed at the afternoon plenary session of the House of Councilors and is expected to become law.
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Export rules for defense equipment to be discussed on 5 types of direction; LDP and public officials consultation
2023-11-29 14:54:00
A working-level meeting was held between the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, and five types of exports to countries with whom they cooperate in the security field were defined, including "rescue" and "transport." Opinions were exchanged regarding the limitations, and it was confirmed that specific directions would be discussed, including the elimination of categories.
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Former members of the former Unification Church say, “Both victim relief bills should be passed this session”
2023-11-29 14:19:00
In order to provide relief to victims of the former Unification Church, two bills are being debated in the Diet, one submitted by the Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito, and the Democratic Party for the People, and another bill submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Restoration Party, but the costs are high. Former believers who complained about the damage caused by donations held a press conference and appealed, ``We want both bills to be passed in the current Diet session.''
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Next fiscal year's tax reform: LDP survey, exchange of opinions on external standard taxation review, etc.
2023-11-29 14:17:00
In preparation for next fiscal year's tax reform, the Liberal Democratic Party's Taxation Research Committee held an executive meeting to exchange opinions on matters such as reviewing the size-based tax, which applies to companies with capital exceeding 100 million yen.
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[Commentary] A rift between the Zelenskiy government and the military!? President Putin's intentions
2023-11-29 14:12:00
Ukraine is facing the prospect of a long-term military invasion by Russia. President Zelenskiy has been driving the situation with a strong centripetal force, but it is said that the rift between politics and the military is now becoming more apparent. In this situation, Russian President Putin is trying to destabilize Ukraine in the run-up to the Russian presidential election in March 2024. This time, expert commentator Kazuhiro Ishikawa will provide a detailed explanation of the internal circumstances of the Zelensky administration and military, as well as President Putin's intentions. (The explanation is information as of November 27) (Video: 11 minutes 55 seconds)
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Osaka/Kansai Expo ``Accelerate work to quickly show overall cost picture'', Expo Minister
2023-11-29 13:41:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held in 2025, Minister in charge of the Expo Jimi expressed the intention of accelerating work to present the entire picture of expenses as quickly as possible.
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Prime Minister Kishida will visit the UAE from the 30th to attend "COP28"
2023-11-29 13:40:00
The government has announced that Prime Minister Kishida will visit the United Arab Emirates from the 30th to attend the United Nations climate change conference ``COP28.''
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Japanese man detained in China: Chief Cabinet Secretary continues to lobby for early release
2023-11-29 13:02:00
Following the first meeting between a Japanese male employee of a major pharmaceutical company detained by Chinese authorities and the Japanese ambassador stationed there, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno explained that there were no problems with the man's health. , expressed his intention to continue lobbying the Chinese side for early release.
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This year's supplementary budget bill passed by the House of Councilors Budget Committee and passed by the House of Councilors plenary session
2023-11-29 12:58:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports new economic measures, was voted on by the House of Councilors Budget Committee and passed with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party, Japan Restoration Party, and Democratic Party of the People. The bill was passed at the afternoon plenary session of the House of Councilors and is expected to become law.
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Ritmin Azumi Country Committee Chairman corrected for omission of last year's party ticket income
2023-11-29 12:26:00
The Constitutional Democratic Party's Anju Diet Committee Chairman announced on the 28th that his fund management organization had not recorded 300,000 yen worth of party ticket income in last year's political funds balance report, and had corrected it on the 28th. Did.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo ``Accelerate work to quickly show overall cost picture'', Expo Minister
2023-11-29 12:02:00
Regarding the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held in 2025, Minister in charge of the Expo Jimi expressed the intention of accelerating work to present the entire picture of expenses as quickly as possible.
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Relief for victims of the former Unification Church: Liberal Democratic Party and other bills “not completely rejected”
2023-11-29 11:34:00
Concerning relief for victims of the former Unification Church, Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan praised the fact that the bill submitted by the Liberal Democratic Party, New Komeito, and Democratic People's Democratic Party includes strengthening support for civil litigation, and decided to He stressed the need to add measures to protect the assets of the three parties to the article, and urgently coordinate with the three parties.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo: Ruling and opposition parties ``clarify overall expenses'' opinions one after another
2023-11-29 06:00:00
It has become clear that the government will incur about 80 billion yen in government expenses in addition to the venue construction costs for the Osaka/Kansai Expo, and the ruling and opposition parties have been calling for clarification of the entire cost, with the government promptly providing an easy-to-understand explanation. I would like to gain the understanding of the people.
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This year's supplementary budget bill is expected to be passed and enacted today
2023-11-29 05:14:00
This year's supplementary budget bill will be voted on at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 29th, and is expected to be passed and enacted. Meanwhile, regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, those in charge of the two bills are scheduled to hold talks, and the focus will be on whether they can reach a compromise.
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