Japan passes amended political funds law: 4 things to know

PM Kishida seeks to restore trust amid record-low ratings as slush fund scandal persists

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is trying to restore faith in his ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which is facing record-low approval ratings and local election losses amid an enduring political kickback scandal. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai) 

ALICE FRENCH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's parliament passed amendments to its political funds control law on Wednesday, cracking down on lawmakers who fail to appropriately report political income.

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