(3)Nagano assembly OKs no-confidence motion against Tanaka

(3)Nagano assembly OKs no-confidence motion against Tanaka

NAGANO, Japan - Members of the Nagano prefectural assembly vote on a no-confidence motion July 5 against Nagano Gov. Yasuo Tanaka (far R in white suit) because of his abrupt cancellation of two dam projects. The motion was overwhelmingly approved.

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