Cash handout-related bill rejected by upper house

Cash handout-related bill rejected by upper house

TOKYO, Japan - Lawmakers in the Japanese House of Councillors vote down on March 4 a bill, with 107 favor and 133 against implementing a contentious cash handout plan.

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