Striving for Third Reading of 'Three-Shift Nurse-Patient Ratio' Medical Law; Taiwan People's Party Caucus Holds Overnight Vigil at Legislative Yuan
Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang announced that the party caucus is holding an overnight vigil in front of the Legislative Yuan to ensure the smooth third reading of the medical law amendment concerning the 'three-shift nurse-patient ratio.' He also stated support for military procurement bills if they involve US letters of offer and are necessary for Taiwan's defense.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 7th) Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang stated tonight that the party's legislators have been holding an overnight vigil in front of the Legislative Yuan since noon, with a clear goal: to ensure the smooth third reading of the medical law amendment concerning the 'three-shift nurse-patient ratio.' Regarding the military procurement bill, he affirmed support for any items with US letters of offer that are necessary for Taiwan's national defense.
The ruling and opposition parties held four rounds of negotiations on the special defense bill, but failed to reach a consensus on articles such as procurement items and allocated amounts. Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu announced on the 6th that it would be handled according to regulations. As the bill has passed the one-month negotiation cooling-off period, it is not ruled out that the special defense bill will be processed in tomorrow's Legislative Yuan session.
Legislators from the Taiwan People's Party caucus have been holding an overnight vigil outside the Legislative Yuan's main entrance since noon today, and broadcast live explanations tonight. Taiwan People's Party caucus whip Chen Ching-lung said that the vigil is to prioritize the medical law amendment concerning the 'three-shift nurse-patient ratio' as the first item on tomorrow's Legislative Yuan session agenda. This is a commitment from the Taiwan People's Party, and they hope for a smooth third reading, calling it the greatest gift for 'Nurses' Day.'
Huang Kuo-chang also visited the scene around 10 PM tonight to check on the legislators. He said that the party's legislators have a clear goal for their overnight vigil: tomorrow's medical law amendment must be the first item and pass its third reading. He expressed hope for the smooth third reading of the medical law tomorrow.
Regarding the military procurement bill, Huang Kuo-chang stated that he had received many calls in the past 48 hours. The Taiwan People's Party will stick to its original intention: as long as there is a letter of offer from the US and it is necessary for Taiwan's national defense, they will definitely support it. Other items should revert to the general budget, and the Taiwan People's Party caucus will supervise it closely.
As for the text of tomorrow's articles, Huang Kuo-chang said that the legal text will not be complicated and will be quite straightforward, simply putting the principles the Taiwan People's Party has advocated into words. When asked if the allocated budget amount would be revised to NT$800 billion, he said, "The number has never been the point; the point is what to buy." He believes that necessary items should be budgeted realistically, and that the military procurement bill can be successfully completed tomorrow.
Discussing his recent meeting with Kuomintang Chairman Cheng Li-wen, Huang Kuo-chang stated that at important moments, rational communication and discussion help avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts, achieving the common goals of the vast majority of opposition legislators, and also responding to the public's expectations of the opposition. He believes that every Taiwanese supports national defense, and if not a single dollar of the NT$1.25 trillion can be cut, then the Democratic Progressive Party is truly treating the people as fools.
Huang Kuo-chang said that it is normal for opposition parties and within the same party to have different views on issues, and there is no need to interpret it as a struggle between individuals. Everyone's principles are the same: for items necessary for Taiwan's national defense, "if there is a letter of offer, we will budget for it and support it." After grasping this principle, other versions can be considered; perhaps it's just a difference in expression or legislative technique, and fundamentally there isn't much difference. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150507
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 7th) Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang stated tonight that the party's legislators have been holding an overnight vigil in front of the Legislative Yuan since noon, with a clear goal: to ensure the smooth third reading of the medical law amendment concerning the 'three-shift nurse-patient ratio.' Regarding the military procurement bill, he affirmed support for any items with US letters of offer that are necessary for Taiwan's national defense.
The ruling and opposition parties held four rounds of negotiations on the special defense bill, but failed to reach a consensus on articles such as procurement items and allocated amounts. Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu announced on the 6th that it would be handled according to regulations. As the bill has passed the one-month negotiation cooling-off period, it is not ruled out that the special defense bill will be processed in tomorrow's Legislative Yuan session.
Legislators from the Taiwan People's Party caucus have been holding an overnight vigil outside the Legislative Yuan's main entrance since noon today, and broadcast live explanations tonight. Taiwan People's Party caucus whip Chen Ching-lung said that the vigil is to prioritize the medical law amendment concerning the 'three-shift nurse-patient ratio' as the first item on tomorrow's Legislative Yuan session agenda. This is a commitment from the Taiwan People's Party, and they hope for a smooth third reading, calling it the greatest gift for 'Nurses' Day.'
Huang Kuo-chang also visited the scene around 10 PM tonight to check on the legislators. He said that the party's legislators have a clear goal for their overnight vigil: tomorrow's medical law amendment must be the first item and pass its third reading. He expressed hope for the smooth third reading of the medical law tomorrow.
Regarding the military procurement bill, Huang Kuo-chang stated that he had received many calls in the past 48 hours. The Taiwan People's Party will stick to its original intention: as long as there is a letter of offer from the US and it is necessary for Taiwan's national defense, they will definitely support it. Other items should revert to the general budget, and the Taiwan People's Party caucus will supervise it closely.
As for the text of tomorrow's articles, Huang Kuo-chang said that the legal text will not be complicated and will be quite straightforward, simply putting the principles the Taiwan People's Party has advocated into words. When asked if the allocated budget amount would be revised to NT$800 billion, he said, "The number has never been the point; the point is what to buy." He believes that necessary items should be budgeted realistically, and that the military procurement bill can be successfully completed tomorrow.
Discussing his recent meeting with Kuomintang Chairman Cheng Li-wen, Huang Kuo-chang stated that at important moments, rational communication and discussion help avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts, achieving the common goals of the vast majority of opposition legislators, and also responding to the public's expectations of the opposition. He believes that every Taiwanese supports national defense, and if not a single dollar of the NT$1.25 trillion can be cut, then the Democratic Progressive Party is truly treating the people as fools.
Huang Kuo-chang said that it is normal for opposition parties and within the same party to have different views on issues, and there is no need to interpret it as a struggle between individuals. Everyone's principles are the same: for items necessary for Taiwan's national defense, "if there is a letter of offer, we will budget for it and support it." After grasping this principle, other versions can be considered; perhaps it's just a difference in expression or legislative technique, and fundamentally there isn't much difference. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150507
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