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Tokyo LDP Party Ticket Revenue “Skimmed” with 50% Split on Additional Sales

Tokyo LDP political party's ticket revenue has been "skimmed," with only half of the income reported. Additional tickets split between the secretariat and members.
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PM Ishiba Shares Challenges of Leadership: “It’s Tough When You Become One”

Prime Minister Ishiba reflects on the hardships of leadership in a speech, stating it's far tougher than being a regular cabinet minister.
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LDP Donates $5 Million to Settle Political Funding Issue with Community Chest

The Liberal Democratic Party donated $5 million to the Central Community Chest of Japan to address political funding concerns.
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Tokyo Prosecutors Drop Charges in LDP Slush Fund Case Involving 65 Lawmakers

Tokyo prosecutors declined to indict five LDP lawmakers and suspended prosecution for 65 others in a slush fund scandal.
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“Take-Home Pay Will Increase” LDP Chairman’s Remark Sparks Viral Debate

LDP Chairman Onodera's "take-home pay will increase" comment trends on X, sparking debate over income tax and fairness.
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NTT Group and Fujitsu Receive Large My Number Orders, Tied to LDP Donations

NTT Group and Fujitsu, major LDP sponsors, received large My Number-related project orders after donating millions to the party.
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Chinese Gambling CEO Indicted for Bribing Japanese Lawmakers: US DOJ

The US DOJ charges a Chinese gambling CEO with bribing Japanese lawmakers, implicating Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.
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Ishiba Cabinet Approval Drops to 31%, Disapproval Reaches 50%

Mainichi Shimbun poll shows Ishiba Cabinet approval rating plummeting to 31%, while disapproval rises to 50%, reversing the trend.
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Kishida Urges Ishiba to Work on Restoring Trust After Election Defeat

Former PM Fumio Kishida emphasized to Ishiba that regaining public trust after election defeat is not easy, highlighting continued public scrutiny.
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Retirement Tax Revisions: Government Explores Salaryman Tax Increase

The Government Tax Commission begins talks on revising retirement benefit taxation, sparking concerns over a potential salaryman tax hike.
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The Liberal Democratic Party has requested that four members, Hironari Seko, Koichi Hagiuda, Yasutoshi Nishimura, and Katsuei Hirasawa, join the House of Representatives faction.

1@Old Man Friends Club ★.Oct. 30, 2024 (Wed) 15:07:00.93ID:AxYBNQ9G9The Liberal Democratic Party has requested that four...
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Prime Minister Ishiba, the “general of the defeated army,” is “rather a success” as experts name two “real war criminals” behind LDP’s crushing defeat, “the whole of Japan is outraged.”

0001Gure ★.Oct. 29, 2024 (Tue) 11:03:23.20ID:M5rE5y8F9※10/29 (Tue) 7:20am encounterLDP suffers crushing defeat...Prime M...