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posted by  Tanuki | 7 years, 11 months ago

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has denied he used his influence to have the education ministry approve a veterinary school proposed by a university operator. The operator is headed by Abe's close friend.

Abe was speaking at an Upper House session on Monday in connection with an allegation that there are ministry documents that say the project is in line with the intent of the prime minister.

Former vice education minister Kihei Maekawa told reporters last week that the documents do exist, although a ministry internal probe has concluded otherwise.