House speaker invites Japanese leader to address Congress

House Speaker John Boehner is inviting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to address a joint meeting of Congress next month. The Ohio Republican announced Thursday that Abe -- who will be the first Japanese leader to address Congress -- is scheduled to speak on April 29. He says the speech will give Americans a chance to hear from a close U.S. ally on a variety of issues, including working together to open new markets and foster more economic growth through free trade.

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