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Finance chief Nakagawa resigns

Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa abruptly resigned Feb. 17 amid rapidly growing calls to quit over his allegedly drunken appearance at a Group of Seven (G-7) news briefing in Rome on Feb. 14. Prime Minister Taro Aso accepted Nakagawa's resignation letter immediately and said he would appoint economic and fiscal policy minister Kaoru Yosano, 70, to succeed Nakagawa.

At the Rome G-7 news conference, Nakagawa slurred his speech, at times appeared half asleep and had trouble answering questions from reporters. His behavior sparked speculation that he may have been drunk, as it has long been rumored he is a heavy drinker. Nakagawa, however, denied this and claimed he had taken too much cold medicine. (The Japan Times)

Shukan ST: February 27, 2009

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National News Finance chief Nakagawa resigns Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa abruptly resigned Feb. 17 amid rapidly growing calls to quit over his allegedly drunken appearance at a Group of Seven (G-7) news briefing in Rome on Feb. 14. Prime Minister Taro Aso accepted Nakagawa's resignation letter immediately and said he would appoint economic and fiscal policy minister Kaoru Yosano, 70, to succeed Nakagawa. At the Rome G-7 news conference, Nakagawa slurred his speech, at times appeared half asleep and had trouble answering questions from reporters. His behavior sparked speculation that he may have been drunk, as it has long been rumored he is a heavy drinker. Nakagawa, however, denied this and claimed he had taken too much cold medicine. (The Japan Times) Shukan ST: February 27, 2009 (C) All rights reserved