Political News(2024/05/17)
Liberal Democratic Party decides to revise the Political Funds Control Act and submits it independently
2024-05-17 20:52:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party decided on and independently submitted a bill that includes measures such as toughening penalties for members of the Diet and lowering the threshold for disclosing party ticket purchasers. The aim is to pass the bill in the current Diet session after consultations between the ruling and opposition parties.
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Tokyo gubernatorial election: Shinji Ishimaru, Mayor of Akitakada, announces intention to run
2024-05-17 19:21:00
Shinji Ishimaru, mayor of Akitakada City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has announced his intention to run in the Tokyo gubernatorial election to be held in July.
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House of Representatives election Wakayama 2nd Ward Nobuyasu Nikai announces candidacy Third son of Liberal Democratic Party Nikai
2024-05-17 19:17:00
Nobuyasu Nikai, the third son and secretary of the Liberal Democratic Party's former secretary-general, has announced his intention to run for Wakayama 2nd Ward in the next House of Representatives election.
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Negotiations begin with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and representatives of each party on how to ensure stable succession to the Imperial Throne
2024-05-17 19:16:00
Discussions have begun between the presidents of both houses of the Diet and representatives of each party regarding a stable succession to the imperial throne. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nukaga, expressed his intention to gather the consensus of the legislative branch as much as possible during the current Diet session.
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Ritsumeikan and National Executives meet over revision of Political Funds Control Law, agree on bill content
2024-05-17 19:13:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the People met and agreed on the contents of a bill that includes a ban on "policy activity expenses," and they will jointly submit the bill at the beginning of next week.
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“Net distribution becomes an essential service for NHK” Revised Broadcasting Law is enacted
2024-05-17 18:24:00
The revised Broadcasting Act, which makes the provision of programs over the Internet an essential service for NHK, was passed and enacted with a majority vote in the House of Councilors plenary session.
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Liberal Democratic Party decides to revise the Political Funds Control Act and submits it independently
2024-05-17 18:22:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party decided on and independently submitted a bill that includes measures such as toughening penalties for members of the Diet and lowering the threshold for disclosing party ticket purchasers. The aim is to pass the bill in the current Diet session after consultations between the ruling and opposition parties.
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Liberal Democratic Party decides to revise the Political Funds Control Act and will submit it independently
2024-05-17 17:21:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party has decided on a bill that includes tougher penalties for members of the Diet and a lower threshold for disclosing the purchasers of party tickets. After this, 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 Political Affairs Research Council approves amendment bill to the Party Political Funds Regulation Act as originally drafted
2024-05-17 16:56:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's Political Affairs Research Committee on the 16th decided against approving the bill to revise the Political Funds Regulation Act, which the party had compiled, as there was an opinion calling for some amendments. Based on what was shown, I approved the proposal as originally proposed.
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A bill to revise the Immigration Control Act, etc. for the “Development Work System” passed by the House of Representatives Judicial Committee
2024-05-17 16:34:00
A bill to revise the Immigration Control Act, which aims to abolish the technical intern training system and create a new training and employment system, was passed with a majority vote in the House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee.
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House of Councilors Political Ethics Committee decides to request 29 relevant members to attend and explain political funding issue
2024-05-17 16:22:00
The House of Councilors Committee on Political Ethics has unanimously decided to request the attendance and explanation of the 29 members who have not yet made excuses regarding the issue surrounding the political funding party of a faction of the Liberal Democratic Party. There is no deadline for responses, and future responses will be considered based on the wishes of each member of parliament.
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Commercialization of carbon dioxide capture “CCS” Laws including business permit system passed
2024-05-17 14:52:00
A law that includes a permit system for business operators was passed at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on the 17th in order to put into practical use a technology called "CCS" that captures carbon dioxide emitted from factories and stores it deep underground.・It was established.
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Establishment of support subsidy system; bill to revise the Children and Childcare Support Act, etc. enters deliberation in the House of Councilors
2024-05-17 14:51:00
A bill to revise the Child and Child Care Support Act, which includes the establishment of a "support subsidy system" to strengthen measures against the declining birthrate, has entered the House of Councilors for deliberation. Prime Minister Kishida asked for understanding in introducing the system, saying that through thorough spending reform, there would be no new burden on the people.
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My Number information inquiry is not utilized Digital Minister “Identifies issues”
2024-05-17 14:00:00
Regarding the fact that the Board of Audit's investigation revealed that the personal information inquiry system based on My Number was not being used in many administrative procedures in local governments across the country, Digital Minister Kono said that through investigations into related ministries and agencies, After identifying the issues, he expressed his intention to work to improve the utilization of the system.
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: Measures to deal with generated AI “The government will proceed with discussions, including legislation”
2024-05-17 13:55:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi has indicated that the government will proceed with discussions regarding measures to deal with the risks arising from the spread of generative AI, taking into account international trends, including whether it is necessary to develop legislation to regulate it. I did.
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act: Liberal Democratic Party plans to submit bill today, RDP plans to submit bill early next week
2024-05-17 13:17:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party plans to submit a bill independently to the Diet on the 17th, and the Constitutional Democratic Party is also making arrangements to submit the bill at the beginning of next week. Deliberations on the bill and talks between the ruling and opposition parties are expected to begin from the middle of next week, marking the beginning of a full-fledged debate on political reform.
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Discussion begins on necessary legislation for introduction of Liberal Democratic Party's ``active cyber defense''
2024-05-17 12:59:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has begun discussions on the necessary legislation in order to introduce ``active cyber defense,'' which takes proactive measures to counter cyber attacks. We will organize issues and countermeasures, such as how to ensure consistency with the provisions of ``secrecy of communications'' guaranteed by the Constitution, and make recommendations to the government.
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“Net distribution becomes an essential service for NHK” Revised Broadcasting Law is enacted
2024-05-17 12:44:00
The revised Broadcasting Act, which makes the provision of programs over the Internet an essential service for NHK, was passed and enacted with a majority vote in the House of Councilors plenary session.
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Bipartisan League of Parliamentarians to dispatch more than 30 members to Taiwan's new president's inauguration ceremony
2024-05-17 12:07:00
The bipartisan parliamentary group that promotes exchanges between Japan and Taiwan has decided to send a delegation of more than 30 members to the inauguration ceremony of Taiwan's new president, which will be held on the 20th next week.
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China and Russia leaders' statement on nuclear contaminated water; Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi protests to both countries
2024-05-17 11:24:00
Regarding the joint statement issued by the leaders of China and Russia after their meeting on the 16th, in which they referred to treated water being discharged into the ocean from TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant as "nuclear contaminated water," Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi stated that this is contrary to the facts. , said that it was extremely regrettable and had lodged a protest with both countries through diplomatic channels.
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Prime Minister Kishida's movements May 16, 2024
2024-05-17 09:50:00
Prime Minister Kishida's movements May 16, 2024
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Amendment to the Political Funds Control Act: Liberal Democratic Party plans to submit bill today, RDP plans to submit bill early next week
2024-05-17 07:02:00
Regarding the revision of the Political Funds Control Act, the Liberal Democratic Party plans to submit a bill independently to the Diet on the 17th, and the Constitutional Democratic Party is also making arrangements to submit the bill at the beginning of next week. Deliberations on the bill and talks between the ruling and opposition parties are expected to begin from the middle of next week, marking the beginning of a full-fledged debate on political reform.
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A bill to revise the Civil Code, with the introduction of “joint custody” as its pillar, expected to be enacted today
2024-05-17 06:00:00
On the 16th, the House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee passed a bill to revise the Civil Code, including the introduction of ``joint custody,'' in which both father and mother have custody of their children even after divorce. The bill is expected to be passed and enacted at the House of Councilors plenary session to be held on the 17th.
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“Turning Japan into a land of drug discovery” Government expert council compiles strategy proposal
2024-05-17 05:07:00
In order to strengthen the development of new drugs in Japan, a conference of government experts has compiled a draft strategy that includes attracting human resources and funds from Japan and abroad to improve the environment for research and development.
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