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Japan PM: Will fight to enact economic measures
By JAY ALABASTER,Associated Press Writer AP - 1 hour 35 minutes ago
TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso came out swinging at his party's annual convention Sunday, vowing to overcome political opposition and pass economic measures despite plummeting popularity that could see the party lose its nearly six-decade grip on power.
In a speech at the yearly gathering of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Aso used tough talk, saying his party would work to enact his financial legislation _ which been repeatedly criticized by the opposition and has proven unpopular with the general public.
His plans to revive the economy include a record-high budget and a controversial scheme to give a cash handout to every Japanese household to spur spending.
"We will lead the charge against the current crisis, first by fighting with all of our strength to enact the economic measures," he said.
The convention comes as recent polls show public approval of Aso's administration has fallen to 20 percent, leading many political analysts to say his days in power are dwindling and emboldening the opposing Democratic Party of Japan.
Aso took office in September, just as the economic crisis unfolded. He must call general elections by September of this year, and a poor showing would cost his Liberal Democrats control of the country, which they have had for most of the past 60 years.
He said Thursday he remained confident that Japan could climb out of the financial downturn, which has seen broad job cuts and slashed earning forecasts by domestic companies.
"For Japan, as the country that is said to be suffering the least among advanced nations, it is unthinkable that we can't overcome the current crisis," he said Sunday.
The opposing Democratic Party of Japan was to have its annual convention later Sunday.
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