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Guttersnipe Renews calls for Modernization, Nationalization
Limited Nationalization Bill aims to Rebuild Strategic Reserves for the Republic
Kaliburg, Ananto
September 8, 4526


President Guttersnipe to push strong legislative initiatives

Having narrowly won the Presidential Election of 4525, and set a course for cooperation with other Parties in Government, the President of the Republic has now begun to work with Socialist Deputies to craft legislation that aims at restoring Kalistani National Strategic Reserves and paves the way for a renewed push to modernize the military.

"We asked Speaker Godiva to move this important legislation through the Assembly," read the transcript of the President's remarks.  "In the bill, the Socialists proposed a nationalization not to interfere with the operation of the economy so much as to address national needs.  The aim here is not to crush down capitalism, but to make it work for the society.  The bill I think is an important compromise that allows for the private sector to manage distribution to the public of the Nationalized materials, but also ensures that they are there to be distributed.  It also includes important price controls to ensure that Kalistani citizens can always get new cars and tanks of petrol and whatnot, without them breaking their piggybanks of their little children," Guttersnipe said.  "This measure  sets the stage for renewed strength in Kalistan's stagnant economy and renewed security for the Republic against foreign interests who have already declared their intention to make our nation into a virtual colony..  So the sooner we get on it, the better off we will all be."

The active role taken by the President in direction of Socialist Party affairs underscores the previously reported lack of faith in the former Van Wyck leadership team, and the desire to work together.  This later desire was demonstrated in independent by consonant messages sent to Valruzia in response to their interest in intervening in Kalistan's domestic affairs following the decrease in tensions.  The President is taking a definitive stance than former Socialist Leaders, and appears to reinstill the Presidency with some authority which it had lost following the reform of the Prerogative.  "The President of the Republic is the Head of State of this Republic," said political scientist Deann Guerrero, of the University of Kalibrug.  "It is correct that he should lead in matters of foreign affairs.  That the response by the Premier was virtually equivalent in content to the President's is quite promising for the success of this government, which is something the people of Kalistan have long sought.  The cooperation at this point is still tenuous, but each success further strengthens prospects for the future."