Gov't panel outlines reform on revenues, spending

Gov't panel outlines reform on revenues, spending

TOKYO, Japan - Economic and fiscal policy minister Kaoru Yosano speaks at a press conference after a session of the government's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy on April 7. The panel outlined an overhaul of revenues and expenditures to restore Japan's debt-ridden finances but fell short of presenting details on the size of spending cuts and expected consumption tax hikes. (Kyodo)

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