Japan PM faces pressure on tax cut plan as his approval hits new low

Minister resignations and fundraising issue also give ammunition to opposition

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is defending his proposed tax cut and economic stimulus from criticism by opposition parties. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to face tough questioning from opposition parties as Japan's parliament starts debating his unpopular tax cut plan amid a spate of scandals involving ministry officials he appointed.

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