
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan faced political gridlock after the ruling party's thrashing in an election on Sunday, which could thwart efforts to curb a huge public debt and get the economy in shape, and put Prime Minister Naoto Kan's job at risk.
Drubbing in upper house will complicate debt woes
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese were voting on Sunday in an upper house election that could deliver a major blow to Prime Minister Naoto Kan's government, stalling efforts to curb a huge public debt and putting the premier's job at risk.
Japan is voting in an upper house election seen as a referendum on 10 months of rule by the party of PM Naoto Kan.
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