Tanaka still tangling with bureaucrats over policy matters

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka skims through the papers in her seat in the House of Representatives on Oct. 30. Tanaka continues her battle with ministry bureaucrats over personnel changes and policy matters, complaining that they have been unable to meet her demands.

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