WORLD IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Cheney Seeks More Funds for Defense
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From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney arrived from the Philippines seeking what the United States hopes will be a “sizable increase” in Japan’s $2.4-billion annual support for American troops stationed in Japan. Cheney intends also to explore with Japanese officials possible cuts of 10% to 12% in U.S. troop levels throughout Asia.
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