Ex-DPJ leader Ozawa remains opposed to sales tax hike

Ex-DPJ leader Ozawa remains opposed to sales tax hike

TOKYO, Japan - Former Democratic Party of Japan leader Ichiro Ozawa speaks in Tokyo on May 24, 2012 at a gathering of lawmakers close to him. He poured cold water on prospects for making progress in upcoming talks with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, saying he remains opposed to Noda's signature policy goal of a sales tax hike.

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