Sunrise Party snubs Kan's offer to join ruling coalition

Sunrise Party snubs Kan's offer to join ruling coalition

Sunrise Party snubs Kan's offer to join ruling coalition
Local Japanese News In English

The Sunrise Party of Japan decided Monday not to be part of the ruling coalition, rebuffing a recent offer made by Prime Minister Naoto Kan in his attempt to avoid legislative gridlock, lawmakers said. Kan, who heads the Democratic Party of Japan, has called on the minor opposition party to join the two-party coalition as he struggles to find ways to ensure the smooth passage of the fiscal 2011 budget and related bills through the regular Diet session due to begin in January. (Reuters)
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