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Diet session extended to pass security bills

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi decided June 22 to extend the current Diet session, set to end June 24, by 95 days to Sept. 27 — the longest extension in postwar history — in a bid to enact the controversial security bills.

"I want to see a thorough debate (on the bills) using the 95-day extension," Abe told reporters after the decision. "In seeking (the bills') passage, I'll ensure our explanation will be thorough."

The bills would ease constraints on the operations of the Self-Defense Forces. (The Japan Times)

安保法案成立を図り、9月27日まで国会延長へ

安倍晋三首相と公明党の山口那津男代表は6月22日、安全保障関連法案の成立を図るため、6月24日までの会期を95日間延長し、9月27日までとする方針を決めた。

The Japan Times ST: July 3, 2015