Omi pledges consumption tax debate in fall, to improve finances

Omi pledges consumption tax debate in fall, to improve finances

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Koji Omi delivers his fiscal policy speech at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Jan. 26. (Kyodo)

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