Political News(2024/05/16)
Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act Liberal Democratic Party will hold another discussion tomorrow Opinion calling for revision
2024-05-16 20:58:00
The Liberal Democratic Party examined a proposed amendment to the Political Funds Regulation Act at a meeting of the Political Affairs Research Committee, and the article stipulated that if there is an omission in the income and expenditure report, the corresponding amount can be donated to the national government. , an opinion was raised asking for an amendment to include the meaning that it would be confiscated, and it was decided that another discussion would be held on the 17th.
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House of Councilors Political Ethics Committee agrees to resolution requiring 29 members to attend and explain political funds
2024-05-16 20:29:00
A meeting of the secretaries of the House of Councilors Political Ethics Review Committee was held regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. Agreed.
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Rengo announces new policy for the next House of Representatives election to support both parties, Rikmin and People.
2024-05-16 20:22:00
In response to the results of the recent House of Representatives by-election, the central organization of labor unions, the Rengo, announced a new policy for the next House of Representatives election, calling the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People ``to become the core of the forces in charge of the government.'' '', and made it clear that he would encourage agreement on policy and support both parties.
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Bill to revise the Civil Code for “joint custody” after divorce passed by House of Councilors Judiciary Committee
2024-05-16 19:20:00
Amendments to the Civil Code, including the introduction of ``joint custody'' in which both father and mother have custody of children even after divorce, were voted on by the House of Councilors' Judiciary Committee, with a majority in favor from the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. It was approved. The revised bill is expected to be passed and enacted at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 17th.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act Liberal Democratic Party will hold another discussion tomorrow Opinion calling for revision
2024-05-16 18:58:00
The Liberal Democratic Party examined a proposed amendment to the Political Funds Regulation Act at a meeting of the Political Affairs Research Committee, and the article stipulated that if there is an omission in the income and expenditure report, the corresponding amount can be donated to the national government. , an opinion was raised asking for an amendment to include the meaning that it would be confiscated, and it was decided that another discussion would be held on the 17th.
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The goal of achieving a surplus in the "primary balance" is proposed by the Liberal Democratic Federation to be abolished.
2024-05-16 18:40:00
Regarding the government's goal of bringing the "primary balance" into surplus next fiscal year, the Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary group, which calls for aggressive fiscal spending, has put together a proposal calling for the abolition of time-limited targets, saying they hinder economic growth. I did.
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Citizens: ``Certainly positioning of suspension of subsidy due to indictment of lawmaker'' confirms request to citizens
2024-05-16 18:23:00
At a meeting held on the 16th, the Democratic Party of Japan held a meeting regarding the revision of the Political Funds Regulation Act, and in discussions with the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, it was proposed that a measure would be taken to suspend part of political party grants if a member is indicted for violating the Regulation Act. We confirmed our policy to request that the law be positioned more clearly in the bill.
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Broadcasting Law Amendment Bill passed by the House of Councilors General Affairs Committee to make “online distribution an essential service for NHK”
2024-05-16 18:02:00
A bill to revise the Broadcasting Act, which would make the provision of programs over the Internet an essential part of NHK's business, was approved by a majority vote in the House of Councilors' General Affairs Committee.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act Liberal Democratic Party will hold another discussion tomorrow Opinion calling for revision
2024-05-16 17:29:00
The Liberal Democratic Party examined a proposed amendment to the Political Funds Regulation Act at a meeting of the Political Affairs Research Committee, and the article stipulated that if there is an omission in the income and expenditure report, the corresponding amount can be donated to the national government. , an opinion was raised asking for an amendment to include the meaning that it would be confiscated, and it was decided that another discussion would be held on the 17th.
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Proposal for legislation to obligate business owners to respond to "kasuhara" Liberal Democratic Party
2024-05-16 17:10:00
In order to protect workers from "customer harassment," or so-called "customer harassment," such as being harassed by customers, the Liberal Democratic Party submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Kishida calling for legislation that would obligate business owners to respond.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act Liberal Democratic Party will hold another discussion tomorrow Opinion calling for revision
2024-05-16 16:59:00
The Liberal Democratic Party examined a proposed amendment to the Political Funds Regulation Act at a meeting of the Political Affairs Research Committee, and the article stipulated that if there is an omission in the income and expenditure report, the corresponding amount can be donated to the national government. , an opinion was raised asking for an amendment to include the meaning that it would be confiscated, and it was decided that another discussion would be held on the 17th.
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Meiji Restoration Representative Baba: “If the Rikmin were in charge of the government, it would be a big disadvantage for the people.”
2024-05-16 16:39:00
Representative Baba of the Japan Restoration Party criticized the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's response to the constitutional revision debate and pointed out, ``If such people come to power, the people will be burdened with great disadvantages.'' did.
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Prime Minister Kishida speaks by phone with Singapore's new prime minister and confirms cooperation to strengthen relations
2024-05-16 16:23:00
Prime Minister Kishida spoke by phone with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore, who took office on the 15th, and confirmed that they would cooperate on a variety of issues to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
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Bill to revise the Civil Code for “joint custody” after divorce passed by House of Councilors Judiciary Committee
2024-05-16 16:06:00
The proposed amendments to the Civil Code, including the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce, were voted on by the House of Councilors' Judiciary Committee and passed with a majority vote, including the Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. it was done. The revised bill is expected to be passed and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session on the 17th.
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House of Representatives Special Committee “Japanese version of DBS” informant: “Expansion of scope of crimes to be confirmed”
2024-05-16 15:58:00
A special committee of the House of Representatives asked questions regarding the ``Japanese version of DBS,'' a system that checks whether people who work with children have a history of sexual crimes, and an opinion calls for expanding the scope of crimes that are subject to checking. etc. were issued.
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Opinions from each party regarding maintaining parliamentary functions in emergency situations such as large-scale disasters
2024-05-16 15:54:00
The House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee was held, and the Liberal Democratic Party proposed creating and discussing the outline that would form the basis of a proposed article regarding maintaining the functions of the Diet in emergency situations such as large-scale disasters, but the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan He argued that we should consider measures to deal with this in the current constitution.
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House of Representatives Study Group on Digitalization of the Diet Allows Online Participation of Informants
2024-05-16 15:50:00
A House of Representatives review meeting was held to discuss measures to digitize the Diet, and an agreement was reached to allow witnesses to participate online in committee questions.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act: Liberal Democratic Party bill finalized, to be submitted to the Diet tomorrow
2024-05-16 15:34:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party has compiled a bill that includes tougher penalties for members of the Diet and a lower threshold for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets. After making the official decision on the 17th, we will submit it independently to the Diet.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act: Liberal Democratic Party bill to be submitted independently tomorrow; internal party procedures begin
2024-05-16 14:42:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party has compiled a bill that includes measures such as strengthening the responsibility of members themselves and lowering the threshold for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets, and has begun internal procedures within the party. After making the decision on the 17th, the plan is to submit the bill independently and aim for its passage in the current Diet session after discussions between the ruling and opposition parties.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act: Liberal Democratic Party bill to be submitted independently tomorrow; internal party procedures begin
2024-05-16 13:39:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party has compiled a bill that includes measures such as strengthening the responsibility of members themselves and lowering the threshold for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets, and has begun internal procedures within the party. After making the decision on the 17th, the plan is to submit the bill independently and aim for its passage in the current Diet session after discussions between the ruling and opposition parties.
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[Commentary] What impact will the turbulent Trump trial have on the US presidential election?
2024-05-16 13:13:00
Trump is certain to be the Republican candidate in the US presidential election in November. Currently, there are four criminal trials, all of which are showing turbulent developments. What impact will Trump's trial have on the presidential election? Commentator Yusuke Takahashi will provide a detailed explanation. *Information as of May 16th release. (Video: 7 minutes 19 seconds)
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Political Funds Control Law Amendment Liberal Democratic Party Bill to be submitted independently tomorrow for internal party procedures
2024-05-16 12:42:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party has compiled a bill that includes measures such as strengthening the responsibility of members themselves and lowering the threshold for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets, and has begun internal procedures within the party. After making the decision on the 17th, the plan is to submit the bill independently and aim for its passage in the current Diet session after discussions between the ruling and opposition parties.
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Liberal Democratic Party calls for clarification of rules and compiles proposals to prevent red yeast rice problem from recurring
2024-05-16 12:37:00
In response to the issue in which people who took supplements containing red yeast rice, which Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has registered as a food with functional claims, developed kidney disease, etc., the Liberal Democratic Party has outlined a proposal to prevent recurrence. We are calling for clarification of rules such as the content and deadlines for reporting to the government.
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Prime Minister Kishida's movements May 15, 2024
2024-05-16 09:19:00
Prime Minister Kishida's movements May 15, 2024 07:57 Departing from the official residence on foot 07:58 Arriving at the official residence 08:02 Meeting with Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hideki Murai (~09:03) 09:51 Departing from the official residence 09:52 Arriving at the Diet 09:53 Entered the 14th Committee Room of the House of Representatives 09:54 Conversation with Minister of Justice Ryu Koizumi (~09:55) 10:00 House of Representatives Judicial Affairs Committee Opening 11:03 House of Representatives Judicial Affairs Committee adjournment. Leave the same room 11:04 Depart from the National Assembly 11:06 Arrive at the Prime Minister's Office 14:07 Video message recording for the summit on artificial intelligence (AI) jointly sponsored by the UK and South Korean governments (until 14:18) 15:01 Depart from the Prime Minister's Residence 15:02 House of Representatives 1st Arrive at the Diet Building at 15:04. Visit the Message of Life exhibition. Accompanied by Yoshifumi Matsumura, Chairman of the National Public Safety Commission (until 15:24) 15:25 Interviews with media companies (until 15:28) 15:31 Departed from the same location at 15:33 Arrived at the Prime Minister's Office 18:03 Information Security Advisory Council (until 18:08) ) 18:29 Leaving the official residence on foot at 18:30 Arriving at the official residence 18:31 Dinner with Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Junichi Ishii, House of Councilors Country Relations Committee Chairman Masahisa Sato, House of Councilors Country Relations Committee Acting Chairman Hitoshi Isozaki, and others. Yoshimasa Hayashi and Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiromasa Moriya present (until 20:29)
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Liberal Democratic Party calls for clarification of rules and compiles proposals to prevent red yeast rice problem from recurring
2024-05-16 06:11:00
In response to an issue in which people who took a supplement containing red yeast rice, which Kobayashi Pharmaceutical had submitted as a food with functional claims, developed kidney disease, etc., the Liberal Democratic Party is subject to a report to the government in order to prevent recurrence. We have put together a proposal calling for clarification of rules such as damage information and reporting deadlines.
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Liberal Democratic Party plans to independently submit a bill on the 17th regarding amendments to the Political Funds Control Act
2024-05-16 06:00:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party is planning to submit a bill on its own on the 17th, as it was unable to reach an agreement with Komeito on issues such as the threshold amount for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets. After submitting the bill, the ruling and opposition parties will hold discussions and aim to obtain the agreement of as many parties as possible to pass the bill in the current Diet session.
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