Akira Nagatsuma
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Akira Nagatsuma (長妻 昭, Nagatsuma Akira, born June 14, 1960) is a Japanese politician of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP), a member of House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature). Nagatsuma is currently the deputy leader and the head of the Tokyo chapter of the CDP.[1] He had served as the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in the Hatoyama and Kan administration. He came to prominence when he reported missing records of public pension plans.[2] A native of Nerima, Tokyo and graduate of Keio University, he was elected for the first time in 2000 after unsuccessful runs in 1995 and 1996.
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Akira Nagatsuma | |
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長妻 昭 | |
Chairman of the Policy Bureau Constitutional Democratic Party | |
Assumed office August 26, 2022 | |
Leader | Kenta Izumi |
Preceded by | Junya Ogawa |
Deputy Leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party | |
In office October 2, 2017 – November 12, 2021 | |
Leader | Yukio Edano |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Seiji Osaka |
Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare | |
In office September 16, 2009 – September 17, 2010 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Yōichi Masuzoe |
Succeeded by | Ritsuo Hosokawa |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office June 26, 2000 | |
Preceded by | Shigeru Kasuya |
Constituency | Tokyo-7th (2009–present, 2000–2005) Tokyo PR (2005–2009) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-06-14) June 14, 1960 (age 63) Tokyo, Japan |
Political party | CDP |
Other political affiliations |
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Alma mater | Keio University |
Website | Official website |
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Nagatsuma is part of the CDP's shadow cabinet 'Next Cabinet' as the shadow Chief Cabinet Secretary.[3]