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SDP Tsujimoto suggests consumption tax hike

Social Democratic Party parliamentarian Tsujimoto Kiyomi on June 6 hinted at supporting an increase in the consumption tax rate.

She said on a TV debate program, �gThe whole taxation system, including the progressive rate of the income tax, needs to be reviewed, and in this process, the consumption tax should be discussed without hindrance.�h

�gAfter joining the ruling coalition, I realized the reality (of budget constraints),�h she said, indicating that the state budget is severely limited.

Tujimoto resigned as vice minister of the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry after the SDP left the ruling coalition.

- Akahata, June 8, 2010



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