26 November 2001, 11:10  Japan Cabinet Approves 2nd Add-On Budget

Japan's government approved an additional dose of spending Monday, aimed at stopping the economy from sliding further into recession. The second extra budget, totaling Y2.5 trillion, following closely on the heels of the recently approved Y3 trillion additional budget, is seen casting fresh doubts on the administration's ability to rein in the huge national debt.

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