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DPJ approves ambiguous proposal on sales tax hike

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda entered the ruling Democratic Party of Japan's tax commission meeting on Dec. 29, determined to compile a proposal to pave the way for a doubling of the consumption tax rate. (December 31) [more]

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