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Premier Bjorksdattir to Retire following Passage of last Rectification Omnibus
New Bill Re-nationalizes some Aspects of the Economy, while turning some areas to private Sector
Kaliburg, Ananto
April 4, 5097


Premier of the Republic, last fall, explaining transition to a new Generation

The long standing Premier of the Republic, Agnethe Bjorksdattir, who has served the Republic for more than 30 years in this office, has finally set her retirement date: July 1, 5097. She arranged this date in coordination with the Central Committee of the Socialist Party, who have committed to holding a National Convention to select a New Party Leadership, who will then move into Government of the Republic.

Premier Bjorksdattir addressed the National Assembly one final time, in putting her final bill to a vote. The General Rectification Omnibus "completes the work I began thirty one years ago, when I was named Interim Party Leader, and charged with overseeing internal investigation of the massive corruption that plagued our Party and our armed forces. From the start, we were committed to clean forward looking government. We have seen full economic integration with our neighbors in Lourenne, as well as sheltered their masses as their country suffered civil war and fraternal strife. We have begun the process of modernizing our airforce and navy, a process which remains incomplete. We have overseen the research and development of a new form of energy that will light Kalistan's cities for centuries into the future, and will allow Kalistan to be a beacon of clean renewable energy for the rest of the world. And we have maintained our cultural dominance, over not only Northern Seleya, but the entirety of Terra. I am happy to say that unlike most of my predecessors, I leave Kalistan on a much healthy and forward looking foot than when I began this job, and we did so honestly and transparently."

The Premier then put her final piece of legislation on the floor before the Government Bill which will eventually replace her and the entire government. The General Rectification Omnibus corrects the last "misalignments" of Kalistani Law which have for many years served as artifacts to non-Socialist Government. "When this bill passes, we shall finally restore Kalistan, for the most part, to its traditional legislative positions. Though we have made a few changes that reflect developments in the Republic which should be encouraged."

The Bill renationalizes large banks, the entire defense industry under KALMILINCO, most farm operations, all forests, homeless shelters, sales of recreational drugs under ODEN, and all train operation within the Republic. Offsetting the nationalizations are privatizations in ISP provision and housing. The Bill extends regulation and direct Government oversight to the National Bank, cryptocurrency, private farm size, fishing quotas, political appointments, civil torts, the National Police force, funding of Districts, privacy protection for public officials, private education, advertising by religious organizations, wearing of religious clothing by Government Officials and surrogacy, while directly outlawing usury, extradition of Kalistani Nationals, restrictions on the issue of Passports, Government appointment of Officers in the Regular Force, the keeping of prisoners of war, and whaling. Other provisions include a reduction of the corporate income tax, which the SP has long held is a backdoor sales tax, the reduction of age of adulthood from 18 to 16 to expand citizenship rights and duties to a larger segment of the population, an increase from 1/3 to 2/3 worker participation on boards of directors for all corporations, an increase in the amount of aid given to nations in need, primarily in response to the ongoing needs in Lourenne, a restoration on the protection against executions of criminals, taxation of religious income, a drop in retirement age to 55, an ideological exception to vaccination, and elimination of DWC mandates, given the requirement of worker participation on boards of directors.

"This finally moves Kalistan fully back to the Dual Economy and Zero Growth, at the same time as it expands some areas of the private sector and allows for some innovation in the private sector," said the Premier. "Its passage will leave the Republic in a good position for the next steps it needs to take in not only the defense of our homeland, but protecting the excellent standard of living of Kalistani Citizens, maintaining our strong position in the world, and building a strong foundation for Kalistan to become a world leader not only in finance, but also as ethical leaders of the World. In an age of rising conservatism and imperialism, it is imperative that Kalistan retain its role as a land of freedom for our people, justice in our government, and excellence in our culture, that others can look to and emulate. We may not be liberals, but when you look at the countries that are, I personally wake up every day thanking my God that Kalistan has long ago eschewed that nonsense in exchanged for a well ordered society, economy and government, rather than leave important matters that can make or break lives to the whim of fickle and ignorant bare majorities, or worse yet, pluralities."

As the Speaker of the Assembly called for a vote, all Socialists Present loudly acclaimed their support for the legislation. It will remain open for voting for the next 9 months, as the Premier prepares to exit the Government and move into private life.