LDP lawmakers criticize economic package

LDP lawmakers criticize economic package

TOKYO, Japan - Financial Services Minister Heizo Takenaka (3rd from L) is surrounded by reporters at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 31 after briefing LDP lawmakers on the government package of steps for accelerating the cleanup of the banking system and fighting deflation. Some of them reportedly expressed discontent and frustration over the package. (Kyodo)

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