Aso, ruling lawmakers agree on Aug. 30 lower house election

Aso, ruling lawmakers agree on Aug. 30 lower house election

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso speaks to reporters about his intention to dissolve the House of Representatives later this month and hold a general election on Aug. 30, at the prime minister's office on July 13.

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