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Ishiba Cabinet Approval Inches Up to 28.2 Pct: Jiji Poll

Ishiba Cabinet Approval Inches Up to 28.2 Pct: Jiji Poll

   Tokyo, Jan. 16 (Jiji Press)--Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's cabinet inched up 1.4 percentage points from the previous month to 28.2 pct in January, a Jiji Press opinion poll showed Thursday.
   The approval rate for the Ishiba cabinet was still below 30 pct, remaining in the so-called "danger zone." The disapproval rate fell 1.0 point to 40.3 pct.
   Meanwhile, the Democratic Party for the People led the opposition camp in public support for the first time in the January poll.

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