Clash over gasoline tax heats up between ruling, opposition blocs

Clash over gasoline tax heats up between ruling, opposition blocs

TOKYO, Japan - Ruling and opposition party lawmakers responsible for Diet affairs discuss how to handle contentious bills on gasoline and other road-related taxes in the parliament building on Jan. 29.

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