LDP chief Tanigaki proposes sales tax hike ahead of election

LDP chief Tanigaki proposes sales tax hike ahead of election

TOKYO, Japan - Sadakazu Tanigaki, head of the main opposition Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to the press June 17, 2010 as he unveils his party's manifesto for next month's House of Councilors election. Tanigaki talked about the party's aim to raise the consumption tax to 10%. (Kyodo)

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