what the heck?! he's the 4th prime minister who lasted less than a year!
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Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama announced Wednesday his decision to step down during a general assembly of DPJ lawmakers.
Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama announces his decision to step down during a general assembly of DPJ lawmakers on Wednesday.
Hatoyama's resignation comes amid plunging public support for his Cabinet and after the Social Democratic Party left his ruling coalition in opposing an accord with the United States to relocate a U.S. base within Okinawa Prefecture.
Slightly more than eight months ago, the DPJ formed a new government in partnership with the SDP and the People's New Party after its landslide victory in last summer's general election.
Hatoyama's departure also comes only weeks before a House of Councilors election that is widely expected to be held on July 11. The DPJ is desperate to win the election to secure a majority in the chamber, which it needs to enact legislation smoothly.
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