今日のテキスト TWO MINISTERS RESIGN

Two Japanese Cabinet ministers have resigned on the same day. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi and Justice Minister Midori Matsushima were appointed last month.
Obuchi's use of political funds has come under scrutiny. She has faced questioning in the Diet by opposition lawmakers about payments for theater events held for supporters in 2010 and 2011. Political funds reports from two support organizations in Obuchi's constituency show that payments made to hold the events far exceeded money collected from participants.
Hours after Obuchi resigned, the justice minister tendered her resignation. Matsushima said the Cabinet faces various challenges, including reviving the Japanese economy. She said she's resigning to avoid slowing down the work.
Matsushima has come under fire for distributing hand-held fans at a festival in her electoral district. Members of the opposition say the act constituted a donation and violates the election law. Matsushima has denied the accusation. She says the fans were printed with information that would have been of interest to voters.