(1)Farm minister Oshima steps down over scandal

(1)Farm minister Oshima steps down over scandal

TOKYO, Japan - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tadamori Oshima (C) is surrounded by reporters at the prime minister's office on March 31 after submitting his letter of resignation to Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. Oshima relinquished his cabinet post following allegations that a former aide misappropriated 6 million yen in connection with a House of Representatives election.

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