Miyaji quits post over influence scandal

Miyaji quits post over influence scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Senior vice health minister Kazuaki Miyaji fields questions from reporters in Tokyo on July 15 after informing Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Chikara Sakaguchi of his intention to step down. He allegedly used his authority to help a supporter's grandson get into a medical school.

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