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S. Hrg. 107-395 - Department of Transportation and Relat- Ed Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002

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Richard Shelby

The committee will come to order. This oversight hearing of the Subcommittee on Transportation Appropriations is now in session. Welcome to the first hearing held by the Subcommittee on Transportation in 2001.
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0
Neutral
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0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Richard Shelby

This afternoon's hearing has a different focus than most hearings held by this committee. Normally, the Appropriations Committee responds to the administration's budget proposal with a series of hearings and submitted questions that are designed to get more information about the budget, to compare the new request to ongoing efforts by the administration and to justify new initiatives proposed by the President. This information helps the committee make informed decisions as it develops appropriations legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.201E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Richard Shelby

However, there is another side to the responsibilities of the Appropriations Committee. This other responsibility is the oversight of the Federal agencies we fund. It is imperative to ensure that Federal taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and spent well. While we await the administration's fiscal year 2002 budget request, I thought it would be useful to assess how the Department is doing and where there is room for improvement.
Sentiment
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0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1548E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.99E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Richard Shelby

Proper management of Federal funds cannot be taken for granted. That's the reason the Federal agencies have Inspectors General to audit and to investigate agency management and detect cases of fraud, waste, or abuse. The General Accounting Office, an investigative arm of the legislative branch, also performs audits and evaluations of Government programs and activities, often at the direction of Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0432553119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0377940974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.838E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Shelby

Today we are joined by John Anderson, Managing Director of Physical Infrastructure at the General Accounting Office, and by Ken Mead, Inspector General, the Department of Transportation. Both GAO and the IG have published recent reports on management issues at the Department of Transportation.
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0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0143755489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055293644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4226E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1792E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Shelby

The January 18, 2001, Inspector General report titled, "Top 10 Management Challenges, Department of Transportation", sets out 10 top priority management issues. The report closely parallels prior reports, with only slight modifications to last year's list, and with the notable establishment of the Departmental business practices challenge that incorporates and broadens a range of administrative activities at the Department.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
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0.054033933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001713848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.9627E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.84657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.19127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3673E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2821E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Richard Shelby

The last 2 years Congress has provided substantial supplemental funds to the U.S. Coast Guard for operations and for capital acquisitions. I am becoming more concerned about this practice. It seems to me to be a poor practice to get into the habit of always providing additional funds for operations through supplemental appropriations acts. This practice leads to expectations on the part of the Coast Guard that they will always get bailed out of funding shortfalls and provides a disincentive to management operations and personnel to adhere to the annually appropriated funding level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0620634644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0104781706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Richard Shelby

In addition, it could actually encourage the Coast Guard to neglect those programs that provide the strongest case for supplemental funding. I am committed to funding Coast Guard operations, but I am increasingly troubled by how that funding is cobbled together during the course of the year. It is one thing to address an unanticipated funding shortfall, but the recent addiction to 0supplemental funding for routine operations, I believe, is not good for the Coast Guard.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.491
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Shelby

No management challenge hearing would be complete without some reference to the financial condition of Amtrak. In November 1998 an independent assessment of Amtrak's financial requirements was published, as required by the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act. The Inspector General's Office closely monitored the assessment process and probably has the clearest view of Amtrak's current financial condition, and of whether the projections on which the railroad has based its plan to reach self-sufficiency by 2002 are realistic and achievable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3746964969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.58038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.64733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7658E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Richard Shelby

The GAO has prepared many reports on Amtrak's financial and operating performance, including the May 1998 report on the financial performance of Amtrak's 40 routes Nation-wide. Which shows that only one route, the Metroliner, actually makes a profit and that, overall, Amtrak's expenses are almost twice as great as its revenues. This is a management issue, a labor issue, and a political issue, and it is an issue that has cost the American taxpayers to date over $23.7 billion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.9953126088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0442787074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0394724804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019494348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004319328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Shelby

Oversight is an important part of the Appropriation Committee's responsibilities. The committee allocates Federal funds based on informed decisionmaking. This requires a close examination of the administration's budget and oversight of how funds, once allocated, are managed. I hope that today's hearing will help us better perform this duty by exploring together some management challenges that have been raised by both the executive and legislative branch investigative bodies. In addition, I hope that an oversight hearing of this breadth helps our new subcommittee members and our ranking subcommittee member, Senator Murray of Washington State, who I understand will join me shortly, and it will give them a flavor for the scope of the focus of the subcommittee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0489436614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0378678902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0136019211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026735685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002330686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013406339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007922882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002957393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002482399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001892452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.88487E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

Richard Shelby

I would ask first that my entire statement be made a part of the record. Senator Durbin, one of our newest members to the subcommittee, could not be here today and has asked that his statement also be included in the record. Mr. Mead and Mr. Anderson, your entire statements will be made a part of the record as well. Without objection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.051331782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0339414022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0237367844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023417857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020437541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005004822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002877763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002628047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002478251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001377651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.17097E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Richard Shelby

Would each of you take about 5 or 6 minutes, if you could, to hit on the high spots of the thrust of what you want to do, and then we will have time for questions and enter a dialogue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0067478439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00191986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011825814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007702013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004640103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.25499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.35511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.65319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5066E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.1224E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.455E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Note

[The statements follow:] Prepared Statement of Senator Richard C. Shelby Good afternoon. This oversight hearing of the subcommittee on transportation appropriations will come to order. Welcome to the first hearing held by the subcommittee on transportation in 2001. This morning's hearing has a different focus than most hearings held by this committee. Normally, the Appropriations Committee responds to the Administration's budget proposal with a series of hearings and submitted record questions that are designed to get more information about the budget, to compare the new request to ongoing efforts by the Administration, and to justify new initiatives proposed by the President. This information helps the Committee make informed decisions as it develops appropriations legislation. However, there is another side to the responsibilities of the Appropriations Committee -- oversight of the federal agencies that we fund. It is imperative to ensure that federal taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and well. While we await the Administration's fiscal year 2002 budget request, I thought it would be useful to assess how the Department is doing and where there is room for improvement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.31568
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0227027107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.014718133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0092348979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034030949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030103987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022566783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007891286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002443932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001390195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.17614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.37823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Richard Shelby

Proper management of federal funds cannot be taken for granted. That's the reason federal agencies have inspectors general, to audit and investigate agency management and detect cases of fraud, waste or abuse. The General Accounting Office, an investigative arm of the Legislative Branch, also performs audits and evaluations of government programs and activities, often at the direction of Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1355954795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0286830822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116924581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0062691848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0062154315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016855734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010607157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000552406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00019042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001688515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.75355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Shelby

Today, we are joined by John Anderson, Managing Director for Physical Infrastructure at the General Accounting Office, and by Ken Mead, the Department of Transportation Inspector General. Both GAO and the IG have published recent reports on management issues at the Department of Transportation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0202002295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.013583542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0037478498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0034518514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022987451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002284455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022600165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012674815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006059663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003753905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.53236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Shelby

The January 18, 2001 Inspector General report, titled "Top Ten Management Challenges -- Department of Transportation", sets out ten top priority management issues. The report closely parallels prior reports with only slight modifications to last year's list and with the notable establishment of the "Departmental Business Practices" challenge that incorporates and broadens a range of administrative activities at the department.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0392377726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0056241301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045704939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038417289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037872924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000391549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001937216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.77306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.37425E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.44378E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Richard Shelby

The last two years, the Congress has provided substantial supplemental funds to the U.S. Coast Guard for operations and for capital acquisition. I'm becoming more concerned about this practice -- it seems to me a poor practice to get into the habit of always providing additional funds for operations through supplemental appropriations acts. This practice leads to expectations on the part of the Coast Guard that they will always get bailed out of funding shortfalls and provides a disincentive to manage operations and personnel to the annually appropriated funding level. In addition, it could actually encourage the Coast Guard to neglect those programs that provide the strongest case for supplemental funding. I'm committed to funding Coast Guard operations, but I'm increasingly troubled by how that funding is cobbled together during the course of the year. It is one thing to address an unanticipated funding shortfall, but the recent addiction to supplemental funding for routine operations is not good for the Coast Guard.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8873
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.05315
VADER
-0.591
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1044424251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040836512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031863692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012932927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006121184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006070596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002283856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.00010588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.40804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.17138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.615E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Richard Shelby

No management challenge hearing would be complete without some reference to the financial condition of Amtrak. In November 1998, an independent assessment of Amtrak's financial requirements was published, as required by the Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act. The Inspector General's office closely monitored the assessment process, and probably has the clearest view of Amtrak's current financial condition, and of whether the projections on which the railroad has based its plan to reach self-sufficiency by 2002 are realistic and achievable. The GAO has prepared many reports on Amtrak's financial and operating performance, including the May 1998 report on the financial performance of Amtrak's 40 routes nationwide, which showed that only one route, the Metroliner, actually makes a profit, and that overall, Amtrak's expenses are almost twice as great as its revenues. This is a management issue, a labor issue, and a political issue and it's an issue that has cost the American taxpayers over $23.7 billion over the last 30 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.845
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0508260156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0317540864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091002978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0087808177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042546682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012148084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005047755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001758843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001377333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.07167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.92237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57

Richard Shelby

Oversight is an important part of the Appropriations Committee's responsibilities. The Committee allocates federal funds based on informed decision making. This requires a close examination of the administration's budget, and oversight of how funds, once allocated, are managed. I hope that today's hearing will help us better perform this duty, by exploring together some management challenges that have been raised by both the executive and legislative branch investigative bodies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0045151381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022138165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004295785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000273979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0002619037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.82603E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5907E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.1147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7083E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.752E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.495E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Richard Shelby

In addition, I hope that an oversight hearing of this breadth helps our new subcommittee members and our new ranking subcommittee member, Senator Murray of Washington State, get a flavor for the scope and focus of the subcommittee. Senator Murray, do you have an opening statement? ______
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9817286395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0696186209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0615439378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0385461579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0145574813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077296405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.003502726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025180139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002073178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001876383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Richard Shelby

Prepared Statement of Senator Richard J. Durbin management challenges
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0098737684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075572243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030676412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00167376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002550421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001219955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.71553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.83158E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.17766E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.5551E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.932E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Richard Shelby

Mr. Chairman, Senator Murray, thank you for holding this important hearing today on the various management challenges facing the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0806067139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0232709688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062483188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043130454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019535513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017713091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012478172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010711126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000116729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.41944E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.33432E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Richard Shelby

As you know, this is my first hearing as a member of this subcommittee. Some of my fondest memories from my days in the House of Representatives involve the House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee. I'm happy to join this distinguished panel and look forward to working with you, Mr. Chairman, as well as Senator Murray and my subcommittee colleagues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0338316109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0074913922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044970257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031010753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013144409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006678441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000201836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.86398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.45525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.91206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.68254E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Richard Shelby

I represent the State of Illinois which includes O'Hare International Airport. Illinois has often been referred to as the transportation hub of the nation, and aviation issues, especially in the Chicagoland region, are page one news.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0203510397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0107605163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0091169575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013140221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009122119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004582508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.20022E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.13512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0144E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.58146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Richard Shelby

In fact, I'd suggest that we are at a cross roads in my home state when it comes to aviation. The issues revolve around ensuring that Downstate Illinois communities enjoy access to the Chicago and St. Louis markets, expanding O'Hare, building a third Chicago airport, and protecting the rights of consumers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0086151762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062658197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062500352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020619018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001210062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005859292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002091591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002002136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.52416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.39252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8387E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Richard Shelby

Mr. Mead, I noted in the materials that you provided to the Committee, a top ten list of sorts that details various management challenges. Prominent in that list are several aviation issues. Let me take a minute to detail a few.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1770082978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1555993804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0979886856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0547379663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044411914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032320426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032318945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0012113806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.64742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1706E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Richard Shelby

As we all know, the proposed United/US Airways merger is currently under review by the U.S. Department of Justice. The American/TWA buyout is under the jurisdiction of a bankruptcy court. Both may have a major impact on O'Hare and Downstate air service. I prefer to let these authorities work through the details and pass final judgement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0394425762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055525292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001987398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009341889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008903909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007383816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003487678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.69309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.23431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.324E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.064E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Richard Shelby

However, I continue to be concerned about Downstate Illinois air service in a consolidated industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.340778078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0225408396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0083131847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011134566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006523811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001983719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.12216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.11981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.84101E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8592E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.6095E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Richard Shelby

A number of downstate communities have struggled to gain or maintain access to Chicago O'Hare. This service is vital to community economic development and tourism. As we've faced concern over O'Hare access, the one constant has been St. Louis service for these communities. Obviously, the American/TWA buyout announcement has caused great concern in the eight downstate communities currently served by TWA/TWE. I will continue to watch these mergers to ensure that smaller communities are not left behind.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0451506843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0417157658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024110746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007464116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006864804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001155284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.76172E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.76362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4688E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6978E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3936E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Richard Shelby

With regard to consumers, let me say that although the airlines have made strides toward more responsive customer service plans -- ones that treat the traveling public with respect, provide timely information, and attempt to remedy problems as quickly and fairly as possible -- there's still a long way to go. Your February 12 report -- a one year analysis of voluntary customer service enhancements by 17 airlines -- gives the airlines credit for some improvements but expresses disappointment that the progress has not been more substantial. I'm interested in your opinion as to whether legislation commonly referred to as a "passengers bill of rights" -- is needed at this time. With or without legislation, I hope the airlines will continue to aggressively address the consumer challenges that still exist.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61091
VADER
0.589
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0205592587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057824705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013841793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005921223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005858997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001014086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.91594E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.35901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.6497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.135E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.356E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

Richard Shelby

Mr. Mead, there are a number of other issues that I could raise, Amtrak self-sufficiency, Metro Link's Full Funding Grant Agreement amendment, and O'Hare's benchmark capacity. But, I will save those for another day and reserve the right to submit some written questions to you on those important topics.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2227628371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0476232264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.041292762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0361652084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0092932292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007237315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012905686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011932667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007278011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004484969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002870048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Richard Shelby

I would like to mention one other issue. In your "Top Ten" list report, you mention rail-grade crossing safety. This is a topic of great concern in my home state and particularly in northeastern Illinois.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1268842956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0197721223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0111884248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0057530222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038769427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015947719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007112754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004188274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001552242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001187589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.19309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Richard Shelby

Illinois has the dubious distinction of being the site of more train related incidents than nearly every other state. The state ranks second nationally for the number of train wrecks and the number of people injured in collisions involving trains and automobiles. More people are killed in these accidents in Illinois than anywhere else.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.915
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1850118511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1321872463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0288199517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0112554662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101945487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031901971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008288612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007413287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.44261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.29766E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Richard Shelby

A recent DePaul University study estimates one motorist violation occurs at the average northeastern Illinois crossing for every three trains. That adds up to between 15,000 and 26,000 preventable railroad crossing violations per day in that region alone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.823
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0193373882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077067059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021550408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017888126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001660556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004858942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004821654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004426419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002281394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001959487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001087966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Richard Shelby

Safety must be our number one priority. While we can and should make Illinois railroad crossings safer, though, we should do so while keeping in mind the needs of those who live with trains on a daily basis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2130114008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1544764615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0607856899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0512906816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0235906948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015655323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005314991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000240441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001046562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.89584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1124E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Richard Shelby

Railroad crossings must be made safer, but mandating the use of train whistles is not the only way to solve this problem. We need to focus on cooperative ways to make Illinois's crossings safer through enhanced educational outreach and stronger enforcement. We shouldn't wait for a federal rule to spur us into action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1649207436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.120389869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0241450718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081729871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028443303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004391206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001755908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.34988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.64216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.03899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.217E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Richard Shelby

I have been working with state officials, prosecutors, suburban mayors and residents to find alternatives to the use of train whistles at railroad crossings. This past summer, I hosted two roundtable discussions to bring all of these interests together. The plan I've developed with the help of the Illinois Congressional Delegation and the State of Illinois establishes a comprehensive strategy for improving the safety of railroad crossings through voluntary participation in education and enforcement initiatives. This program will increase awareness of and participation in crossing-safety efforts already in place. It is also intended to identify state and federal resources available to communities for improvements in crossing safety.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.51231
VADER
0.949
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3612704109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1345411176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1335985959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0487970392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057332349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048057344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008396879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001512173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001239489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6524E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Richard Shelby

I hope that we can put together a national model in Illinois that improves rail-grade crossing through aggressive education and enforcement efforts and that the Department will work with us on it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4153943155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4153479822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1139754895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0849206292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0445796817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0408364169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015863896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015531494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007101341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.53235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.6159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13

Richard Shelby

Mr. Chairman, thank you for the opportunity to raise these important issues today. I look forward to working with you this Congress. statement of kenneth m. Mead Mr. Mead. Thanks, Mr. Chairman. I just want to congratulate you on having a hearing on these top 10 management challenges and GAO's high risk and their management accountability work. These sometimes are not the flashiest of issues, but they go to the core of how we run the Transportation Department and areas in which we need to improve, so thank you for holding the hearing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.4385601729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1099899295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0358988269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0163745179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020060934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018039756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004410638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002746791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001768304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001471156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.68967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Richard Shelby

Well, a lot of transportation issues are not flashy, but they are very important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.485
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1053132233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0550503319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0110572575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048322552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019856399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004794097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004008629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000123855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.58218E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.04838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Kenneth Mead

Yes, sir. It is one of those areas where it affects each of us every day of our lives in a very immediate and direct way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0271781988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0226571734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018766737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015347301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012786024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001322842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.51038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.57638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.24293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.17294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
5.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6

Kenneth Mead

Sir, we have up here a list of the top 10 management challenges that we identified.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1022810116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0392469054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.027155198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0108081818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013981466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008541751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005324123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003934613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002612606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002307404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001176528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Richard Shelby

Are you going to run through them?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0652886811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.055764534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0161422911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023322735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019788686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000248158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002454789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001952663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001924991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000150693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.78547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Kenneth Mead

I will run through the highlights, and I am going to combine them into four areas. One is on safety, the second is on the stewardship and oversight of Federal funds. In the third I wanted to highlight some immediate budget issues that are before the committee that are included in these top 10, and finally talk about the aviation system a bit, some of the capacity issues, the performance issues, and possibly touch on the report we issued yesterday on airline customer service. Transportation safety First, on transportation safety, the top issues we see there, especially in the aviation area, have to do with runway incursions. While everybody is talking about congestion and delays and so forth, and where we are going to put planes, especially when it gets on the ground. What this chart shows is that planes are coming too close together on the ground, and that this past year there was a record 429 runway incursions. That is where planes come too close together, and I know, Mr. Chairman, you will recall that the worst aviation disaster in civil aviation history was a runway incursion between two 747's.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10008
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.088335725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0611142779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0537953805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031796273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013866778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006303191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003092094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002586101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002141461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.35402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.83268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

Kenneth Mead

Second, controller operational errors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0858683721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0299606938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020187636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016969896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001162917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010558734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005677419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001877027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.93881E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.46972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4875E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Richard Shelby

Before you leave this, what is in your judgment the root cause of this, and what is the cure? Runway incursions Mr. Mead. Well, certainly one of the root causes for the spike is the increased traffic on runways. FAA has a plan for addressing runway incursions, and it is a good plan, and we have said it is a good plan for each of the last 3 or 4 years. The issue is their follow-through on the plan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0298422412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0278795691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006007417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056595753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008706125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004330212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002845332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001197282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.47185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8763E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9538E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Richard Shelby

There are two distinct elements of that plan, sir. One is technology. The technology that FAA has been working on to deal with runway incursions so that it would alert the controllers to when one is about to occur has been delayed. It is not operational.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0038735725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026349122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016296346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005504324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001047135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.67377E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.977E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.684E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.396E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.475E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.77E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Richard Shelby

Is that a question of communication, and is management involved in that?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0017823402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017581855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0004650904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002451051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.68393E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.85634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.9514E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5773E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.503E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.23E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Kenneth Mead

Yes, and it is a question also of really false alarms, when the system says there is a runway incursion about to happen and one is not about to happen. The controller who sees the indication that there is one about to happen takes some countermeasure and there is just a false alarm, so they have to get those down.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.268
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0006785072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0005851553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005723143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003857136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000376959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.6343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.07463E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.4111E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.128E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.538E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Kenneth Mead

The second area is runway incursions these are inherently local. You need regional and local action plans to deal with them, and there are regions and localities in the airports. They all need to be held accountable. This is not something that can be run from inside the beltway. Operational errors The next one is on operational errors. This is where planes are allowed to lose their separation, usually in the air. They, too, are on the increase, and you can see that the year 2000 was a record year for those as well, so when we talk about congestion and the efficiency of the system, we would recommend strongly that you keep those two indicators in mind. You often do not hear about them because people are focused on the delay and the inconvenience and so forth.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.001079809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003226001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002717548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001683948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001086821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.14991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.14233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9762E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.772E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.502E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Kenneth Mead

Other top safety issues is NAFTA, Mexican trucks, and when the border should be opened, and what to do to make sure those are safe. We have found there is a real correlation between the provision of inspection staff at the border and the condition of the trucks, a very strong correlation. Federal motor carrier safety administration A third safety issue is implementing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a new law passed a year ago. You need leadership, you need to get their new rulemakings out, and you need to take enforcement action when you run up against an egregious offender. THREAD Act Implementing the THREAD Act, which also was a redress for the Firestone situation. There is a lot of activity that needs to take place this year on that. Most of it centers on the information that NHTSA uses to assess whether there is a defect or not. They have been relying heavily on consumer complaints coming over the transom. Pipeline safety issues Finally, longstanding pipeline safety issues. There is a lot of business left undone, in my judgment, in the last Congress; and there is much to do, and for our part we intend to keep highlighting that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16034
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0042238593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002955295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018995865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017189046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014060356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001366258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.80302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.18887E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7605E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9148E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.901E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Richard Shelby

We have worked with you on that in this committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0032411659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024530984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010155507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008185199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004233616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.47749E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.94002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.69855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.42743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4625E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1044E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Kenneth Mead

The Senate cleared a bill just the other day. This is an issue where it is a very safe mode of transportation of cargo, but when there is a problem there is a big problem with terrible consequences. I have sat through hearings, as I know Senator Murray has, where you hear the families of the victims describe it. It is something that makes an impact on you for the rest of your life. stewardship of Transportation funding Stewardship of transportation funding. My message here is real simple. The past several years the Congress has authorized a major infusion of funds into highways, bridges, and airports -- and I am going to go over just a bit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.917
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.008721809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042940846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001036787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008637807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006876381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.40755E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.62142E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.42011E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.7005E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7585E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.17E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28

Richard Shelby

Go ahead.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0116802774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043360826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036137073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012947341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002223381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001781997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001070043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.5318E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4314E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7509E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.589E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.9
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1

Kenneth Mead

It is unprecedented infusion in absolute dollars, but the last time there was a proportionate infusion of funds like this was during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. When they launched the interstate, and there were a lot of scandals and embezzlements and kickbacks that were occurring during that period. I am here to say, Mr. Chairman, that I think the Federal Highway Administration and the FAA should exercise a lot more vigilance over the funds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0086708831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019334051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009223144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006509976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003798956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003348966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002262811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.63211E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.47215E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4094E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2142E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Kenneth Mead

You know, one aspect, or one side of my office follows the fraud. We are seeing the indicators creep up there. Particularly in the highway area, and you know last year what happened with the Central Artery, disclosures there. You tell me -- well, I do not know, so you cannot tell me. How could somebody miss $4 billion? I think that was a fairly shocking --
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0211042963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0146316277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0134549409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056870645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026413174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000784306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005069962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.88921E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.27821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0753E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Richard Shelby

You would have to work at it, would you not?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0181625437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006506886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038208884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020095438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008551466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008541466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001040584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.56348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.28E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6011E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8186E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
3.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Kenneth Mead

You sure would. Anyway, that is what happens, and so we are seeing this in the highway, bridge, and aviation area, and it is one I just wanted to call to the committee's attention. Full funding grant agreements for transit Another point that you are going to face this year is on full funding grant agreements for transit. The fact is, there are so many full funding agreements out there, there is not enough money to really come clean on the commitments that were made. In addition to that, you overlaid that with more and more earmarks, and the people that have the full funding grant agreements are going to say, "Can we have our full payment?" immediate Budget issues Immediate budget issues. You have three big issues coming together this year all at once. It is like that book, The Perfect Storm. Amtrak, they usually come in for $500 or so million. This year you know the bond bill, where they were looking for $1 billion extra a year, that did not pass last Congress, and that is on the agenda again, so that is one big issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.51231
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0262482703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.016057551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041780135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024996105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000758097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004866743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004017937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.99029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.97505E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.43899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5968E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Kenneth Mead

The second is the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is going to be coming in for a fairly substantial plus-up. Depending upon what OMB proposes for what is called the Deepwater Acquisition, it is a near-total replacement of all Coast Guard afloat and in-the-air assets 50 miles out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0189721046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062745668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010058112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007501259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005839868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001702135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001400885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.35275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.85002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.30921E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.602E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Kenneth Mead

A third big issue is the FAA operations account. At some point it becomes an affordability issue -- $5.9 billion in 2000, $6.5 billion in 2001, going up to about $7 billion for 2002, and another $\1/2\ billion for 2003. All that money has to come out of the general fund. It will not be coming out of a trust fund.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0409289758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0150170672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0108018037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0073602503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005738021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0052577212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007951116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001443319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.80073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.694E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6401E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Kenneth Mead

We see those issues coming together.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0767385645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0588558032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0286146882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0253748876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0238580164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0208003257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001350431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011526035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010710697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010080861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006997116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Richard Shelby

Where is enough money going to come from? There is really not going to be enough, is there?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0016712924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016404498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016249573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015354093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001137353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001112758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.93001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5832E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2761E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.638E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.24E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Kenneth Mead

No, not judging -- usually you do not have this many things coming together at once with that type of request, but those are going to be big requests, unless one of them just goes away, and I do not see that happening.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0756768044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.045546738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001143079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000830915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007107669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005058705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000488205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001636506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001306409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.85939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.87242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Richard Shelby

Maybe you can help us to steer it in a different direction, if not go away. Aviation system performance Mr. Mead. On the aviation system performance, I will not dwell on that because I imagine you will have some questions on it. When we issued our report on customer service yesterday, people wanted to know, well, how did the airlines do on these 12 different commitments that they made. What we found is, on the commitments that they made that did not have anything to do with delays or cancellations they did very well on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.792
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0581833476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0163521603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047731006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037999507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013719075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007150644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006796458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005044714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000407928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003162277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001107485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Richard Shelby

Things like offer the lowest fare, they were doing that at a remarkably good rate, and things like holding the nonrefundable reservations, answering complaints, increase the baggage liability limit, they did all those things and they are doing quite well at it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.693
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0697565556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036097743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003454365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002254305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000139198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001071012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.76282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.7835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.88455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.41177E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.7717E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Richard Shelby

Bumping Bumping, I think there are some real improvements that are needed in the bumping practices. They need to be better on refunds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0986783532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0619934988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0539746077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0230915219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077950674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020537966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001509469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008992727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002262453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002145267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.46424E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4

Richard Shelby

But the basic area where things are falling short was on telling the customer what was happening with respect to a delay or cancellation. The airlines were all trying, but based on our observations they have a long way to go, plus taking care of people's essential needs when you get stuck on a plane for a long, on-board-aircraft delay. They also were doing reasonably well in returning luggage that did not show up when you arrived.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2207250101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0266983436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0028770753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002297257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017778568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001705764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013338686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007460245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006488476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005593948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.64657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25

Richard Shelby

But they have got a long way to go.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.4591064528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0848550757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0416100607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0146854829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0114793831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0071407638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0028921668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027932732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012920415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004562879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003021953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
1.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0

Kenneth Mead

Yes, they do. But I wanted to make a point though, that it is, of course, not just the airlines. We have a situation here where the capacity is just not enough for the demand, at least where the airlines want to fly. The capacity is just not up to meeting the demand, and you are going to have to require a combination of technology, air traffic control redesign, air traffic control procedures, and new runways. The process for getting a new runway approved can be rather tortuous.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0023168312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013622547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004580791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003276802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.6534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.27237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.7883E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.58E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.304E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.97E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.36E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Kenneth Mead

I will conclude with that, sir. Thank you for the extra time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0044786484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000882221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008195009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003550126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002259538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001744908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.65318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.745E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.321E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.505E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Note

[The statement follows:] Prepared Statement of Kenneth M. Mead management oversight issues
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0296334329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096022995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073326759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007179076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004043256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003784628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.05033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.6253E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1556E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.609E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.469E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7

Kenneth Mead

Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: As we begin the fiscal year fiscal 2002 appropriations cycle, we appreciate the opportunity to appear today. As you know, each year we issue a report on the major management challenges facing the Department of Transportation (DOT). We have discussed our report with Secretary Mineta and are pleased to note that in his confirmation hearing, Secretary Mineta stated that he would be keeping a copy of the Top 10 Management Challenges report on his desk and would be using it as a blueprint for addressing the management challenges facing DOT.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2009788295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0302683824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0056353674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029668356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014764249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012417664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001981874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000123239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.25828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.69865E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.56237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30

Kenneth Mead

For purposes of our statement, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the most pressing issues facing Congress and DOT. These issues need to be dealt with to support safe and reliable transportation service, to prepare for necessary budget decisions related to DOT programs, and to ensure that Federal transportation infrastructure dollars are well spent. Attached to our testimony is a summary of our recommendations in each of the top 10 management challenge areas. summary of immediate issues facing dot
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0925534812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.073878048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0428303581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025111891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007788261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004485657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.95024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.34359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1915E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9384E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7841E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Kenneth Mead

The most important, immediate, core thematic issues confronting the new Administration and the new Congress, can be divided into four areas:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.119
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1882204786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0363986648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082452563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030594434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001670139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000484053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001168366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.01439E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.55248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.60711E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.80046E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Kenneth Mead

Transportation Safety: -- Reducing the record number of runway incursions (429 in the last calendar year) and controller operational errors (1,154 in the last fiscal year). -- Staffing the oversight of Mexican truck safety. -- Focusing the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). -- Implementing the TREAD Act to prevent future "Firestones." -- Addressing longstanding pipeline safety issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2047138056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1310339314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061923347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040137958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014388994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002196612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002038445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001149497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.97746E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.28593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.13931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Kenneth Mead

Stewardship of Transportation Funding: -- Streamlining process requirements, while respecting environmental protection laws. -- Fighting fraud. -- Implementing new infrastructure grant oversight requirements. -- Monitoring contract expenditures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2204338787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1082782866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0189219514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054148779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029101171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009787943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003982429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001226443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.44873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.53444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.73394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Kenneth Mead

Immediate Budget Issues: -- Controlling FAA's operating costs. -- Implementing a cost accounting system at FAA. -- Managing multi-billion dollar FAA systems acquisitions. -- Justifying and reconciling Coast Guard capital investment requirements. -- Addressing Amtrak's financial viability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0590649899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0090017507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034437697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012223459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006936377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002239533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002231106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002195565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.40433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.98328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.27928E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Kenneth Mead

Aviation System Performance: -- Making FAA accountable as a results-based organization. -- Developing a multifaceted approach to addressing capacity restraints. -- Improving aviation customer service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0327842979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0114997289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001665876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010822286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004464634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001406022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.32642E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.3664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Kenneth Mead

Transportation Safety. -- Safety is central to DOT's mission. Looking Department-wide, the most immediate safety issues are: -- Reducing the Record Number of Runway Incursions (429 in the last calendar year) and Controller Operational Errors (1,154 in the last fiscal year). -- To reverse the upward trend in runway incursions, FAA must follow-through on its planned initiatives at the national and local levels. FAA had three good plans to reduce runway incursions since 1991, but they all lacked follow-through. FAA must ensure that local action plans are prepared to address airport-specific problems. Emerging technologies to reduce runway incursions must be identified and evaluated and advanced quickly to high-risk airports. Reducing runway incursions demands strong and consistent leadership, however, FAA has experienced significant turnover in the management of its Runway Safety Program. With the anticipated departure of the current program director this spring, this is the fifth turnover in that position in the last 5 years. To reduce operational errors, FAA must approach reducing operational errors with a sense of urgency. Strong national oversight is needed to ensure that efforts made to reduce operational errors at facilities with high numbers of operational errors are effective in correcting facility- specific problems. -- Staffing the oversight of Mexican truck safety. -- Strengthening U.S. inspection capability at the southern border crossings can have a real world impact. Recent increases in Federal border inspectors correlated with a 4 percent reduction in Mexican trucks that were placed out of service for significant safety violations after inspections when entering the United States. While it is encouraging that a total of 60 inspectors are scheduled to be on board in 2001, in 1998 we estimated that 126 additional Federal inspectors were needed during port operating hours. On February 7, 2001, Senator Ernest F. Hollings and Congressman James L. Oberstar requested us to provide a status report on existing conditions and the conditions necessary to safely open the border to Mexican trucks. Specific areas to be addressed are staffing and inspections facilities, out-of- service rates, verification of registration information, and harmonization of safety regulations. -- Focusing the New Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). -- DOT must fill key leadership positions in FMCSA and issue statutorily directed rulemakings. FMCSA also needs to take a multifaceted approach to enforcement such as issuing shut down orders. While education/outreach efforts can be effective with most carriers, strong enforcement is needed for the minority of carriers that are egregious offenders. Similarly, FMSCA must employ a very firm hand with scams involving fraudulent Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL), which are occurring in an alarming number of States. For example, in the states of Florida and Illinois, 35 individuals have been found guilty of charges related to the issuance of fraudulent CDLs. Since November 1999, investigations of fraudulent CDLs have also resulted in multiple indictments in Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. Also, criminal investigations of fraudulent CDLs are ongoing in four other states. -- Implementing the TREAD Act to Prevent Future "Firestones". -- The TREAD Act requires NHTSA to conduct 10 rulemakings in the areas of defect reporting by manufacturers, improving and updating tire standards, and vehicle rollover testing and evaluation. Six of the 10 rulemakings must be completed in 2001 or 2002. For example, by June 2002, NHTSA is required to complete a rulemaking establishing early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle and equipment manufacturers. This will be important because it will include guidance for how and when manufacturers report data to NHTSA in incidents involving fatalities or serious injuries alleged or determined to be caused by a possible defect. Since we found that it takes DOT, on average, 3.8 years to complete a rule, significant management effort will be required to issue these rules in the time required by the Act. Also, NHTSA currently relies on consumer complaints to determine whether potential defects warrant investigation and ultimately a recall. These data are too narrowly focused and are not comprehensive or reflective of the nature and extent of potential safety defects. Other NHTSA databases, such as the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and the National Automotive Sampling System (NASS), as well as other sources of information, such as manufacturer warranty claims, and insurance claims data should be routinely analyzed. -- Addressing Longstanding Pipeline Safety Issues. -- Recent tragic pipeline incidents have emphasized the need for RSPA to develop and implement a comprehensive, effective plan for pipeline safety oversight. RSPA has been working on various facets of pipeline safety, but needs to proceed expeditiously on several fronts. -- Originally due to Congress in the mid-1990s, RSPA issued two Congressionally-mandated pipeline safety rulemakings in December 2000. These two rulemakings are now being reviewed by the Bush Administration. Currently, these rulemakings are scheduled to become effective later this Spring (60 days from their original effective dates). These rulemakings (1) define high-density population areas and areas unusually sensitive to environmental damage, and (2) specify how operators of large hazardous liquid pipelines (large meaning 500 miles of pipeline or more) will report to RSPA on their plans to assess and monitor the integrity of their pipelines in these areas. -- RSPA is currently working with the natural gas pipeline industry to develop a rulemaking for integrity management plans for natural gas pipeline operators to be issued later this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.44262
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.44262
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.93329
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.44831
VADER
0.995
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0093062386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047989382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004157147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003178598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001536581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001269281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.18535E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.9657E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5316E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.912E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.601E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
403
Sprache Difficult Word Count
282

Kenneth Mead

Further, RSPA needs to ensure that all pipeline operators continue to voluntarily submit pipeline location data to the National Pipeline Mapping System.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0341584731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0253622158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0089465029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007718351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007509461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003526048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000206761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001501297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001437103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001183554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.01354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12

Kenneth Mead

RSPA should fund pipeline research and development to improve internal inspection devices, called "smart pigs," and develop inspection technologies for pipelines that cannot be pigged. RSPA must ensure its pipeline inspectors receive training in new inspection technologies and up-to-date information on the operators' integrity management plans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1652973937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101527738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0097390192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005722971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017428922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010107863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003462603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003067555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5477E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Kenneth Mead

Finally, RSPA utilization of state inspectors may ease the strain on limited Federal inspection resources while increasing state and community awareness of the benefits and dangers that pipelines pose, thereby increasing the safety of the pipelines, and the public.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2204463817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0520022644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026331738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025867852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021884258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021836811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005097953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001677217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.59387E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.65838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.60967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Kenneth Mead

Stewardship of Transportation Funding. -- Congress responded to the nation-wide problems of transportation congestion and capacity by passing TEA-21 and AIR-21, which provide an unprecedented infusion of funds for highway, transit, and airport infrastructure projects. To date, highway and transit funding have increased by over 40 percent and airport funds have increased 75 percent. TEA-21 provided $218 billion for highway and transit projects in fiscal years 1998 through 2003, while AIR-21 made $12.4 billion available for airport infrastructure projects from fiscal year 2000 through fiscal year 2003. -- Streamlining Process Requirements, while Respecting Environmental Protection Laws. -- The Department also needs to address concerns over process requirements and resulting project delays associated with environmental (including noise) clearances. All of the modes face this challenge. DOT has an opportunity here to provide leadership on how to move major infrastructure projects forward more expeditiously, while respecting the letter and intent of environmental laws. -- Fighting Fraud. The last comparable funding jump was during the Eisenhower and Kennedy Administrations, when inadequate protection and monitoring of funds used to build the interstate highway system led to scandal and widespread fraud schemes involving public corruption, bid rigging, and false claims. A repeat must be avoided. The Office of Inspector General, with the support of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the Justice Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has a major proactive fraud initiative. In fiscal year 2000 alone, our efforts in the area of contract and grant fraud led to 54 indictments (a 54 percent increase over 1999), 36 convictions (a 24 percent increase over 1999), and over $10 million in fines, restitution and other monetary recoveries DOT needs to greatly improve its stewardship and oversight of transportation funding across all the modes. In the last 2 years, several events served to reinforce the important lesson that DOT agencies must take their financial oversight responsibilities more seriously: -- an alarming lapse in FHWA's oversight of the Central Artery Project, despite our warnings, left FHWA unaware of mounting cost overruns and allowed the Department to be blindsided when the Project disclosed a $1.4 billion increase;
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.32687
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11538
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11538
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.22739
VADER
0.164
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0080911836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018970919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009589397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005211421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005035755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001743299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000147172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.48617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.68679E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.99703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2051E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
151
Sprache Difficult Word Count
126

Kenneth Mead

a DOT OIG investigation that led to seven guilty pleas from individuals charged with Federal racketeering and false claims violations for their role in submitting inflated and bogus claims on federally funded highway construction projects in Illinois and $15 million in fines and restitutions from the two companies involved;
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1360940281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144329621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037206781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027197879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025328374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006477995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002923892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001432574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001367815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.47336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.31665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Kenneth Mead

an extensive investigation that resulted in five criminal prosecutions and two steel product suppliers recently agreeing to pay the United States and the State of Louisiana a total of $30 million to settle allegations that they supplied unapproved materials for federally funded highway projects; -- a 5 year prison term for a highway construction company owner who defrauded the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program on federally funded road projects in West Virginia;
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0670290145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.036407946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049934479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034546509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0026374035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011500309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004215735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001328915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.80581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.80024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7493E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Kenneth Mead

a case involving two FHWA Program Managers who accepted over $250,000 in bribes in exchange for awarding multi-million dollar intelligent transportation system research contracts: the Program Managers pled guilty, were ordered to make restitution, and were sentenced to 27 and 36 months' incarceration, respectively, and five contractors were prosecuted; -- a 2 year prison term and nearly $1 million in fines and restitution against a contractor for inflating the costs of aerial photography and ground surveys on federally funded highway construction projects in Virginia; and -- plea agreements and fines totaling over $2 million for two companies involved in a bid rigging and price fixing scheme. As subcontractors, the companies provided specialty construction in the areas of post tensioning, cable-stayed bridges, and mechanically stabilized earth. The former head of another company was also indicted. He fled the country and remains a fugitive. -- Implementing new infrastructure grant oversight requirements. -- Improving financial oversight must begin with vigorous implementation of new mega-project finance plan requirements, as well as implementation of recent Task Force recommendations:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.46667
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.46667
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.93827
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11441
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0216142216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102370213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035310459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014151252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005553725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003002024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.23549E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.86256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0196E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.676E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
73
Sprache Difficult Word Count
78

Kenneth Mead

FHWA must enforce the new guidance on mega project finance plans that it issued on May 23, 2000, perform independent analyses of the data reported in mega project finance plans, and perform ongoing oversight project management. -- All DOT agencies overseeing large projects must implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Oversight of Large Transportation Infrastructure Projects, which was adopted on December 29, 2000. -- FTA faces a special challenge in maintaining oversight of large infrastructure projects. At this time last year, FTA had 15 approved full funding grant agreements and 13 pending grant agreements. As of January 19, 2001, FTA had 28 approved and 6 pending full funding grant agreements. -- LBecause FTA's oversight is funded by a fixed percentage of New Starts appropriations, doubling the number of projects had the effect of decreasing the oversight on each individual project. -- Moreover, 9 of the 28 approved projects are not scheduled to receive appropriations in fiscal year 2002, so FTA receives no funding for overseeing those projects. Likewise, FTA also receives no funding for oversight of pending or proposed projects (absent appropriations). Nonetheless, they may still have oversight requirements, for such things as construction wind-up, finalizing outstanding claims, and grant close out. -- Finally, New Start transit projects require intensive oversight because many grantees are new to major capital construction projects for transit. This situation has resulted in oversight being severely stretched to cover all the approved, pending, and proposed grant agreements. Meanwhile, TEA-21 authorization levels for transit new starts have been exhausted and projects with full funding grant agreements have, over the past 4 years, not received the full funding they were supposed to receive under their grant agreements. Although FTA has made significant progress in project oversight in the last few years (so much so that it has been removed from the GAO High Risk List), to prevent slipping, back FTA must work with Congress to address anticipated shortfalls in FTA project oversight funds. -- Monitoring Contract Expenditures. -- During the 5 years ended April 2000, DOT (excluding FAA) closed 864 cost-reimbursable contracts valued at $559 million. Since DOT internal agencies took over responsibility for contract audits, independent audits of DOT contracts by the Defense Contract Audit Agency have dropped from 397 in 1996 to 68 in 1999, resulting in minimal oversight over millions of dollars in contract costs. Cost-reimbursable contracts are generally more risky for the Government because contractors have little incentive to control costs. We found that most contracts (1) were closed without independent audits, (2) were not supported with annual certified contractor incurred cost proposals, (3) were not properly adjusted during contract performance for changes in billing rates, and (4) were awarded without determining whether the contractors' accounting systems were adequate to handle cost-reimbursable contracts. In short, we saw little evidence of review of the amounts billed by contractors. We also found DOT had more than 400 cost-reimbursable contracts with obligations of $232 million that were overdue for closure from 1 to 9 years. Our work on a diverse set of FAA acquisitions shows that FAA also needs to strengthen contract oversight. In some cases, we found that the contractor prepared Government cost estimates or estimates were not prepared at all. FAA needs to make greater use of earned value management techniques and cost controls (cost ceilings). In addition, FAA needs to analyze variances between agency and contractor cost estimates to ensure costs are fair and reasonable. Greater use of the Defense Contract Audit Agency for assessing costs is also needed to protect the Governments interest. FAA needs to use the procurement and personnel flexibility granted in 1996 to hold contractors and FAA staff more accountable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.51515
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.51515
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09278
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09278
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.18419
VADER
0.996
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2431488596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0614577963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0089132591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0078733894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0072082221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019224746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000910967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000371147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003084372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003049351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002275011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
255
Sprache Difficult Word Count
164

Kenneth Mead

Immediate Budget Issues. -- There are several major budget issues that will have a profound impact on DOT's budget over the next decade. -- Controlling FAA's Operating Costs. -- In past testimonies we have repeatedly cautioned that FAA's operations costs must be contained. AIR-21 provides a powerful incentive for this because the general framework calls for FAA's airport improvement program (AIP) and facilities and equipment (F&E) accounts to be funded at the authorized levels before allocating any Trust Fund revenue to FAA's Operations account. Barring a tax increase, Trust Fund receipts and interest will clearly be inadequate to fund all of FAA's operations costs. As shown in the following chart, FAA's operations costs, which is primarily salary driven, have risen by over $1.2 billion, or 25 percent, from fiscal year 1998 to fiscal year 2001, and are expected to grow to about $7.4 billion by fiscal year 2003.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72213
VADER
0.96
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3665374359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3227105364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1995863393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.168443576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0513339881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0139595068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0087256769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00343887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012302491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010938572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000856735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55

Kenneth Mead

New pay systems, developed as a result of FAA's personnel reform efforts, have fueled much of the increase. For example, FAA estimates the new pay system negotiated with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) will require nearly $1 billion in additional funding over the 5-year life of the agreement. Now, other FAA workforces want pay increases as well and these must be negotiated under FAA's personnel reform authority. To offset the additional costs of the NATCA agreement and increase productivity, FAA and NATCA negotiated a series of workplace changes. The bottom-line is that workplace productivity changes are not yet in place system-wide -- fiscal year 2001 and 2002 will be watched closely to determine to what extent they are implemented and quantified. Key elements include: -- increasing the use of controllers-in-charge and reducing the number of first line supervisors while mitigating potential safety implications;
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1405577059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0440585922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0124812985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104260347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0069816218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0068164707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0060783186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039002647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.003272192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001474379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012536307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48

Kenneth Mead

evaluating the controller staffing ceilings established in the collective bargaining agreement and addressing pressures from various groups to hire additional controllers over and beyond the cap; and -- assessing the viability of closely related factors that bear on system performance and controller productivity such as facility consolidation, the future of FAA's successful contract tower program, and delivery of Oceanic air control services. -- Implementing a Cost Accounting System. -- Finally, to achieve meaningful cost control and give Congress and FAA management the information needed to make informed decisions on the FAA operations budget, FAA must have a cost accounting system, including a labor distribution component. FAA also needs a cost accounting system to know what it costs to perform its various services and effectively manage its complex organization. The FAA cost accounting system must measure the overall costs of providing specific services, including operations cost and the cost of labor. With good cost accounting information, FAA could identify areas of low productivity and high cost. Conversely, high productivity and cost efficiency also would be highlighted. FAA originally planned to have its cost accounting system fully operational by October 1, 1998. Now September 2002 is the planned date. However, even if FAA meets the September 2002 date, it will still be 9 months from implementing its labor distribution system, which if properly developed, will provide the information necessary to properly allocate labor costs to specific services. Labor accounts for more than half of FAA's total costs, but it is the labor distribution system that part FAA plans to develop last. -- Managing Multi-Billion Dollar FAA Systems Acquisitions. -- Within the next 6 months, DOT will need to make "go forward, slow down, stop, or modify" decisions on major air traffic control systems acquisitions. The most important of these systems are: -- WAAS -- a $2.9 billion project in a watershed year. Over the years, WAAS has proven more difficult to develop and field than FAA anticipated. The key cost and schedule driver now focuses on integrity-the ability of WAAS to alert pilots when the signal should not be relied upon. Although an independent review board has concluded that WAAS is conceptually sound, a decision is needed in early 2001 on how FAA will proceed with this program -- but, still unknown are how much WAAS will cost, how it will be certified as safe, and when the satellite-based system will be completed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.54654
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2987
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2987
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60779
VADER
0.907
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3378461348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1431159442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0196342095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0185389697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0162912474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0070317546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0051463114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0035444395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0034520854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015077095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003489062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
163
Sprache Difficult Word Count
116

Kenneth Mead

STARS -- a $1.4 billion acquisition to replace controller displays and software, which has experienced cost and schedule difficulties. A major risk still remains to deploying all STAR's systems at FAA's 171 terminal radar approach control facilities with a combined installation of 119 Department of Defense facilities. Early this year, FAA must develop a realistic deployment schedule and identify additional funds that will be needed for deployment. -- Oceanic Air Traffic Control -- Currently estimated at $279 million, Oceanic services will have significant international ramifications for one of the worlds fastest growing aviation markets. FAA must avoid past problems with modernizing Oceanic facilities. As we testified in February 2000, if Congress should choose to make any major changes to FAA's structure or commercialize air traffic control services, Oceanic services could provide a test for this experience. Oceanic services also provide FAA a better opportunity for the collection of user fees as Congress has already approved the collection of over flight fees, and other countries collect user fees for Oceanic services. -- Justifying and Reconciling Coast Guard Capital Investments Requirements. -- Preliminary estimates indicate that capital improvement funding of $15 billion or more will be needed over the next 20 years to modernize assets that are critical to the Coast Guard's Marine Safety, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, and Marine Environmental Protection programs. To meet the Coast Guard's stated requirements, its capital acquisition budget will need to more than double from $400 million annually to at least $850 million annually on a sustained basis. However, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) targets for the Coast Guard's acquisition budget range from $520 million to $552 million annually for fiscal year 2002 through fiscal year 2005. Immediate issues that the Coast Guard needs to address are:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25581
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25581
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0300298678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0102713813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023793227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020501257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012278967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007102255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006902676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.28681E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.94029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.58401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.92048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
122
Sprache Difficult Word Count
104

Kenneth Mead

Reconciling Capital Investment Priorities and Budget Targets. -- Coast Guard's capital acquisition needs exceed OMB targets by more than $300 million per year for the foreseeable future. Coast Guard needs to establish capital investment priorities and continue working with OMB to reconcile their respective capital funding proposals and budget targets. -- Justifying the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Request for Deepwater. -- The planning process for Deepwater has been endorsed and praised by many organizations. However, the Coast Guard wants to proceed with a budget request for this project even though the planning process is not complete and it has not selected an acquisition strategy. Given this, Coast Guard should be prepared for questions on which Deepwater assets need to be acquired or modernized, how this will be done, what it will cost, and when funding will be needed. -- Justifying the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Request for the National Distress and Response System Modernization Project. -- Like Deepwater, Coast Guard plans to proceed with a procurement request for the Distress and Response System Project in fiscal year 2002 before completing its separate planning process. The major task for Coast Guard is to present a specific system modernization plan for this important search and rescue capability that details what assets need to be acquired or modernized, how it will be done, what it will cost, and when funding will be needed. -- Addressing Amtrak's Financial Viability. -- Amtrak's ability to achieve operational self-sufficiency by 2003, as required by law, depends substantially on closing a $737 million gap in projected but undefined savings and revenue gains and fully ramping up high-speed (Acela) rail service in the Northeast Corridor. Beginning in 2001, Amtrak's cash losses must drop by an average of nearly $100 million each year for Amtrak to reach operating self-sufficiency by 2003.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4717
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4717
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00215
VADER
0.431
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0677974604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0316409161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0297762803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0191596933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0109895533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026770509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004203303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001806576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.85901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6027E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7142E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
111
Sprache Difficult Word Count
95

Kenneth Mead

Amtrak initiated Acela Express revenue service on December 11, 2000. For the first 4 weeks of operations, Acela Express posted an overall on-time performance of 94 percent. Amtrak plans to phase in two additional Acela Express roundtrips in early March and fully implement all 20 high-speed trainsets by September 2001. Even if Amtrak meets its operational self-sufficiency mandate, its long-term viability will still depend on continued, significant, funding for capital improvements, including recapitalization of the Northeast Corridor, life-safety needs in the tunnels approaching Penn Station, and development of new high-speed corridors. Amtrak estimates the annual price-tag for these investments to be about $1.5 billion, which it hopes to secure through some combination of a high-speed rail bond bill and annual appropriations from Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.013835603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0121305107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.006129565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031512038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015333504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004210528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002138233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001649748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.7399E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.10733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0368E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56

Kenneth Mead

Aviation System Performance. -- Aviation system performance has become a front burner issue. Last year was the worst on record, with FAA reporting a 90 percent increase in delays compared to 5 years ago. Cancellations grew at an even faster pace during this time period, increasing 104 percent. Over 1 of every 4 flights was delayed, cancelled, or diverted in 2000, affecting approximately 163 million passengers, with the average arrival delay exceeding 52 minutes. Much of the delay time is spent on the runway, with the number of flights experiencing taxi-out times of 1 hour or more increasing. Addressing the ability of the aviation system to effectively meet soaring consumer demand will require concerted efforts on the part of FAA and the airlines in several areas -- transitioning FAA into a results-oriented organization, developing a multifaceted approach to addressing capacity constraints, and improving customer service. -- Making FAA Accountable as a Results-Based Organization. -- Proposals for FAA to operate as a results-based organization are not new. They go back to at least 1996 (when Congress exempted FAA from Federal procurement and personnel rules and directed the agency to implement a cost accounting system). In 1997, the National Civil Aviation Review Commission also recommended that FAA establish a cost accounting system to manage its resources in a businesslike manner. These proposals were reinforced by AIR-21, which significantly increased FAA's budget and directed various "structural" reforms within the agency. There are several preconditions that FAA must first address if the agency is to make the transition into a results-based organization. -- Implementing Requirements of AIR-21. -- FAA is in the very early stages of implementing the various reforms directed by AIR- 21, including forming the Management Advisory Council, and the Air Traffic Services Subcommittee (whose members were just named); however, a Chief Operating Officer has not yet been selected. While these measures have the potential to assist FAA in transitioning into a more results-oriented organization, it is much too early to tell if they will be successful. -- Developing a Cost Accounting System. -- A credible cost accounting system is a necessary precondition to develop needed financial and cost data and thereby serve as the foundation for any results-based organization, public or private. With good cost accounting information, FAA could identify areas of low productivity and high cost. Conversely, high productivity and cost efficiency also would be highlighted. In 1996, Congress directed FAA to develop a cost accounting system, and FAA originally planned to have the system in place by October 1998. FAA's cost accounting system is long overdue. -- Developing a Multifaceted Approach to Addressing Capacity Constraints. -- Effectively addressing constraints on capacity will require a multifaceted approach. First, FAA and DOT must establish and implement a uniform system for tracking delays, cancellations, and their causes. In the final months of the prior Administration, a Task Force made recommendations to accomplish this. Those recommendations still need to be implemented. Second, FAA must also develop capacity benchmarks for the Nation's top 30 airports. This will provide a common framework for understanding what maximum arrival and departure rate can physically be accommodated by airport, by time of day under optimum conditions. A set of capacity benchmarks is essential in understanding the impact of air carrier scheduling practices and what relief can realistically be provided by new technology, revised air traffic control procedures, new runways, and related airport infrastructure. Finally, FAA must develop a strategic plan for addressing capacity shortfalls in the immediate, intermediate, and long term. These three points in time are important because the new runways or airports or air traffic control technology that may be in place 2, 5, or 10 years from now holds promise for the future, but offer limited or no bottom-line relief in the immediate term. Actions that are necessary in the short term may become unnecessary in the longer term with the addition of, for example, new runways. An immediate issue is scheduling, at peak travel times, flights beyond the established physical capacity of the airport and air traffic control system under optimum conditions. The dilemma an individual Airline faces is if it takes action and reduces flights, would competitors then fill those slots, resulting in no change in the overall flight scheduling at the airport. -- Improving Aviation Customer Service. -- Airline customer service took center stage in January 1999, when hundreds of passengers were stuck in planes on snowbound Detroit runways for up to 8\1/2\ hours. Following that incident, both the House and Senate conducted hearings on the air carriers' treatment of air travelers and considered whether to enact a "passenger bill of rights." Following hearings after the January 1999 incident, Congress, DOT, and the Air Transport Association (ATA) agreed that the air carriers should have an opportunity to improve their customer service without legislation. To demonstrate the Airlines' ongoing dedication to improving air travel, ATA and its member Airlines executed the Airline Customer Service Commitment on June 17, 1999. The Commitment covered 12 specific areas, including: offering the lowest fare available; notifying customers of known delays, cancellations, and diversions; and being more responsive to customer complaints. Each airline agreed to prepare a Customer Service Plan (Plan) implementing the twelve provisions of the agreement. At the request of Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, we reviewed the Plans and evaluated the extent to which each Airline met all provisions under its Plan. On June 27, 2000, we issued an Interim Report on the 6-month progress of the Airlines in implementing their Plans, and on Monday February 12, 2001, we issued our final report on Airline Customer Service. Overall, we found the Airlines \1\ were making progress toward meeting their Customer Service Commitment and that the Commitment has been a plus for air travelers on a number of important fronts. The voluntary Commitment to customer service and the circumstances under which it was entered into are noteworthy because, based on our observations, it prompted the Airlines to take the matter of improving customer service more seriously. Also, the Airlines generally were responsive to suggestions made in our Interim Report. But, the Airlines, airports, the FAA and, most important, the traveling public know the aviation system is not working well -- the road ahead is long, and aggressive progress will be required by the Airlines, airports, and FAA if consumer confidence is to be restored. -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.31015
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.32903
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.32903
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.67876
VADER
0.997
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0123903461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0122807891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0095799107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047765388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045466499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012494997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009882384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006682671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004783676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000430663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
411
Sprache Difficult Word Count
280

Kenneth Mead

In 21 percent of our observations of nearly 550 flight delays nationwide, the flight information display system showed the flight as on time when, in fact, the flight had been delayed for more than 20 minutes; timely announcements about the status of the delay were made in the gate areas 66 percent of the time; when status announcements were made, the information provided about the delay or cancellation was adequate about 57 percent of the time. Performance varied by Airline and non-ATA airline, with Hubs generally performing better than non-Hub airports. -- Baggage that did not show up with the passenger was delivered within 24 hours 58 to 91 percent of the time. Again, performance among the Airlines and non-ATA airlines varied.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1004505786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099545505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030148058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0018667031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014990086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013623977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012997395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001114738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006936912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006530552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.46093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31

Kenneth Mead

All Airlines have taken steps to accommodate passengers' "essential" needs during "extended" on-aircraft delays. However, we found that the Airlines differ in what qualifies as "extended." The trigger thresholds for this provision vary from 45 minutes to 3 hours. We think it is unlikely that a passenger's definition of an "extended" on-aircraft delay will vary depending upon which air carrier they are flying.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.270395237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1818236662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0135570546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069617236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0058581765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032166034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002609339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0021678825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010183556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007873028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001774662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Kenneth Mead

We also found that the provisions within the Commitment do not directly address the root causes of customer dissatisfaction: extensive flight delays, flight cancellations, and baggage not showing up with the passenger. Since air travelers in 2000 stood a greater than 1 in 4 chance of their flight being delayed, canceled, or diverted, we believe the Airlines should go further and address steps they are taking on matters within their control to reduce over-scheduling, the number of chronically late or canceled flights, and the amount of checked baggage that does not show up with the passenger upon arrival.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0314407982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031389096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.003047978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029345018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002781866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005896243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002658559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001200539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.21381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.91213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.09138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32

Kenneth Mead

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), chronically delayed and/or canceled flights are those regularly scheduled flights \2\ that, at least 80 percent of the time, arrived at least 15 minutes later than scheduled and/or were canceled during a single calendar month. For example, according to BTS data, in December 2000, one Airline's flight with daily non-stop service between Chicago and Miami was delayed and/or canceled 27 of the 31 days it was scheduled to operate. In this case, the flight was delayed and/or canceled 87 percent of the time. Our analysis of BTS data found regularly scheduled flights that were at least 15 minutes late and/or canceled 80 percent of the time increased from 8,348 to 40,868 (390 percent) between 1999 and 2000.\3\ -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0084737389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0083913335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041513558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006087721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004615595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003233861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001101505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.98897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.12071E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.812E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.1458E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Kenneth Mead

Using BTS data, we increased the amount of arrival delay to 30 minutes or more and identified all scheduled flights that, when grouped by individual flight number, were delayed and/or canceled at least 40 percent of the time during a single calendar month. Overall, for calendar year 2000, we identified over 240,000 regularly scheduled flights that met our criteria (representing over 10,300 individual flight numbers affecting approximately 25 million passengers). Currently, the Airlines are required to disclose on-time performance only upon request from the customer. Passengers should not have to ask when making a reservation if the flight is chronically delayed or canceled 40 percent of the time or more; the Airlines should notify the passenger of this information without being asked.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0071180293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070131173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031421383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012302573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005266062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001741626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001118544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.94702E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.40312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.40613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2442E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Kenneth Mead

Airline mitigation measures in the above areas will not solve the delay and cancellation problem since it is caused by multiple factors, some outside the airlines' control, but the airlines should be doing their part. For both the short and long term, the Airlines' Commitment to customer service must be combined with comprehensive action to increase system capacity to meet demand. FAA's efforts to modernize air traffic control through new technology, satellite navigation at airports, airspace redesign and, importantly, new runways will be central elements in any successful effort to add capacity and avoid gridlock.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.913
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0255491439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144973194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007785625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004165576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002768215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002504584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001045644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.25972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.03787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3619E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5502E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Kenneth Mead

Provisions regarding fairness and consistency in "bumping" practices, and prompt refunds for tickets. -- Regarding the provision for fairness and consistency in bumping practices on flights that are oversold, we found a need for improvement. Among other things, the rules about who gets bumped first varied among the Airlines, and the compensation limit for those who are involuntarily bumped is inadequate and has not been changed since 1978. In fact, we found that passengers who volunteer to be bumped stand a good chance of receiving greater compensation than passengers who are involuntarily bumped. As for the provision in the Commitment to provide prompt ticket refunds, which refers to Federal regulations in place for over 17 years, our tests at five Airlines showed excellent performance. However, four Airlines and two non-ATA airlines were clearly deficient in this area and need to improve their processing of ticket refunds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0408836873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.029051461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0091719026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054199514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005805374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.0568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.79539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.10619E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.8984E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.415E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.729E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40

Kenneth Mead

Contract of Carriage. -- In our Interim Report, we noted that the Airlines' Commitment, while conveying promises of customer service, was not necessarily legally enforceable by consumers unless these protections were also incorporated into an Airline's contract of carriage, which is a binding and legally enforceable contract. In fact, one Airline explicitly said as much in its Plan. We recommended that the Airlines ensure that their contracts of carriage are changed to fully reflect the benefits afforded by their Plans and the Airlines' Commitment to customer service. Our review of the 14 Airlines' contracts of carriage showed that all of the Airlines responded to this recommendation to some degree. For example: -- Eleven of the 14 Airlines incorporated the Commitment provision to inform the customer of delays, cancellations, and diversions into their contracts of carriage and eight of the Airlines incorporated the Commitment provision to meet customers' essential needs during extended on-aircraft delays. -- Eleven of the 14 Airlines incorporated the Commitment provision for quoting the lowest fare; and 12 Airlines incorporated the provisions for holding a nonrefundable reservation for 24 hours and for returning misrouted or delayed baggage within 24 hours. -- There were differences among the Airlines in exactly what they decided to incorporate, and we found instances where the contract of carriage placed limits on what appeared to be a more expansive provision in the Plan. For example, one Airline limited the provision to quote the lowest fare to only domestic travel whereas the others did not. Another Airline limited its baggage return provision to passengers not traveling on a reduced rate ticket. The Airlines also varied in what their contracts of carriage said about accommodating "essential" needs during "extended" on-aircraft delays, including the definition of what constituted an "extended" delay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.00148
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19574
VADER
0.903
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0038218175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024216173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007268238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003940257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002447753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002143842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.69311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2519E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.724E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
113
Sprache Difficult Word Count
79

Kenneth Mead

An area of particular concern is when an Airline will provide overnight accommodations occasioned by a delay or cancellation. Most of the Plans said generally that overnight accommodations would be provided if the passenger was required to stay overnight due to a delay or cancellation caused by the Airline's operations (as defined by the Airline). However, the contract of carriage for seven Airlines appeared to limit this to situations such as when a flight was diverted to an unscheduled destination or a flight delay exceeded 4 hours between the hours of 10:00 p.m.and 6:00 a.m. The circumstances in which overnight accommodations will be provided needs clarity so that passengers will know what to expect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0049859347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012390268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006246999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005293356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001498319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.4E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4344E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.323E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.48E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.11E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.29E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Kenneth Mead

Consumer Protection by the Department of Transportation. -- Oversight and enforcement of consumer protection and unfair competition laws and regulations are the responsibility of the DOT. We found the resources available to the Department to carry out these responsibilities to the traveling public are seriously inadequate-so much so that they had declined at the very time consumer complaints quadrupled and increased to record levels-from roughly 6,000 in 1995 to over 23,000 in 2000. Nearly 20 staff are assigned these functions today, down from 40 in 1985. The oversight and enforcement expectations for the Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings significantly exceed the Office's capacity to handle the workload in a responsive manner.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
-0.493
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0361014798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.011944073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004509286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002823246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015040504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010197919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004242783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002470397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002229241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001724211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.93474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Kenneth Mead

Recommendations. -- As directed by AIR-21, in our final report we made over 25 recommendations for improving accountability, enforcement, and the protection afforded commercial air passengers. A full list of these recommendations can be found in our report, Final Report on Airline Customer Service Commitment, OIG Report Number AV-2001-020, issued February 12, 2001. The report is available on our website: www.oig.dot.gov.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0065775508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058151574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020689669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001297175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003455155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000125336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.66238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.0922E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.726E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.415E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Kenneth Mead

Mr. Chairman, this concludes my statement. Thank you for inviting me to testify this morning. I would be happy to answer any questions the Subcommittee may have. top 10 management challenges report
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0236798427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0114819224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088562316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069688373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011085373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003869267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002367002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001764648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.84208E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.13141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05041E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Kenneth Mead

This attachment summarizes the key recommendations in our "Top 10 Management Challenges Report, issued January 18, 2001. Taken as a whole, this year's DOT top management challenges list encompasses programs that require continual attention to ensure ever safer transportation, programs on which there are significant economy and efficiency concerns, and programs with questionable success in achieving results.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0654504809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017083476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011920656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011870889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005713414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003623392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002331572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002074897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001624912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.27269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Kenneth Mead

The following table shows how we grouped the top management challenges in this year's DOT report, as compared to last year's report.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0320475141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0089111854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060451206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011662977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006764327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004537971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002562878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001136464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001041581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.49785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8

Kenneth Mead

The key differences from last year's list are:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0064855943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046707304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020944453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017730939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006435894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001373318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.55263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.21836E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1693E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2325E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.352E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2

Kenneth Mead

1. We expanded the Air Traffic Control Modernization area to include issues of aviation capacity -- including runway and airport capacity -- and the impact this is having on customer service, particularly cancellations and delays. Meeting the anticipated demand for air travel and reducing delays is an urgent issue because the National Airspace System is operating at the fringes of capacity. Over the last 2 years, DOT's Air Travel Consumer Report has ranked flight problems (delays, cancellations, and missed connections) as the number 1 complaint out of 11 complaint categories reported.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.37949
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.015773077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0122662765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050568131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017311786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012061804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008549892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007515911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006161901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001619941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.38657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.0581E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Kenneth Mead

2. We created a new, comprehensive item on Departmental Business Practices by: (1) combining the Government Performance and Results Act, FAA Financing and Reauthorization, and Financial Accounting/Chief Financial Officers Act items; and (2) adding other key Department-wide concerns, including human resources management, the new DOT headquarters building, the appropriate role for TASC in providing Departmental headquarters administrative services, and the pace of Departmental rulemakings. This new combined item enables us to cover new or emerging issues. It also seemed logical to combine our previous business practice items -- since FAA has been reauthorized, the Department achieved a clean opinion on its financial statements in fiscal year 1999, and the Department's GPRA reports are consistently rated among the best in the Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0173215492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0158750598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0105094216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002711317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020137029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004252026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003407332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002643859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.95579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.90917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7289E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51

Kenneth Mead

The following describes each of the top 10 management challenges identified by the DOT OIG and describes the key recommendations the OIG makes in each area. 1. Aviation Safety
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3629618092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2174233785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0241206595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0200283117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068672634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018364737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0015441567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009105952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003207218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001909446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001812321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Kenneth Mead

Given the continued growth in demand for air travel and the limited capacity of the National Airspace System, FAA must be more aggressive in evaluating known risks and identifying and evaluating unknown risks that may cause future accidents. The aviation industry expects continued growth in air traffic as a result of increased demand and the emergence of new technologies may result in closer spacing between aircraft due to more precise, satellite-based tracking and navigation capabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.452
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1206064015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070941831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038949122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020547292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0017562648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012854979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011037333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009759757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005394501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002121282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.07896E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Kenneth Mead

Our key recommendations in this area are to: -- Reduce the number of runway incursions and operational errors; two indicators of serious aviation safety risks. Record levels of runway incursions (429) and operational errors (1,154) are occurring amid increasing runway and airspace congestion. -- Reduce protracted delays in responding to identified safety issues. FAA's failure to sufficiently and timely repond to independent laboratory test results on fastener quality and FAA's year-long delay before informing air carriers of defective cables suggests a weaknesses in FAA's process for evaluating safety issues brought to the agency's attention. -- Train and certify the controllers-in-charge (CICs) FAA proposes to have replace non-union supervisors. Before FAA can begin a reduction in supervisors, it must provide increased training to these non-supervisory air traffic controllers on their new roles and responsibilities for ensuring safe air traffic operations. FAA is currently conducting this training. We found, however, that in a February 2000 memorandum the Director of Air Traffic Services essentially allowed all air traffic controllers to become CICs without going through the required CIC selection process. This contravenes FAA's established requirements and assurances that the CIC Program would not become an entitlement. The OIG has recommended FAA take action to correct this problem. -- Pursue productivity gains promised by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) agreement with FAA. The NATCA agreement includes a new pay system for controllers that will require $1 billion in additional funding over the 5-year life of the agreement. Between 1998 and 2001, FAA's operations costs have risen over $1.2 billion or 25 percent. The controller pay system has contributed to the rise in these operations costs. Now other FAA workforces want pay increases as well, which must be negotiated under FAA's personnel reform authority. Productivity gains are needed to offset the additional payroll costs of the new pay systems and free up a greater portion of FAA's overall budget for important safety measures. -- Develop an air traffic controller pipeline to backfill for retirements. FAA will have to increase its efforts in recruitment and training of air traffic controllers to backfill for retirements, while adhering to the NATCA agreement's staffing ceiling (15,000 controllers in fiscal year 1999, 15,300 in fiscal year 2002, and 15,606 in fiscal year 2003). FAA and NATCA should also weigh potential staffing and cost benefits of contracting out low level non-radar towers, limited consolidation of air traffic control facilities, and operating Oceanic air traffic control more like a business financed through user fees. -- Strengthen FAA's new Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS) for inspecting air carriers. To benefit from ATOS, the agency must evaluate and correct problems such as obtaining management and workforce acceptance of ATOS, training inspectors on how to monitor an air carrier's operations using ATOS guides, and developing consistent, accurate safety data. -- Improve FAA procedures for reviewing air carriers' maintenance programs. FAA needs to follow up on the results of special safety inspections made at major carriers and change its inspection procedures to ensure that carriers have continuing analysis and surveillance programs in place that will adequately monitor the quality of the carriers' aircraft maintenance programs. -- Issue long delayed rulemakings affecting important aviation safety subjects such as pilot hours of service and rest periods, air tour safety, and repair stations and repairman certification standards. FAA also needs to resolve the concerns related to waiving inspection enforcement actions against air carriers, which are central to issuing the Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) rule and getting the air carriers to provide voluntarily the detailed safety data that would be available under FOQA. It is unlikely that FAA alone can make further progress in this area without the support of the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget. 2. Surface Transportation Safety
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.24138
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.24138
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.47542
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53719
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53719
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18806
VADER
0.997
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0921910396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044843026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032527096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018130009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012184969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002613456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002339144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001526596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.98623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.77714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.58378E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
292
Sprache Difficult Word Count
210

Kenneth Mead

Surface transportation -- motor vehicle, large truck, railroad, and pipeline transportation -- accidents in the United States continue to account for over 42,000 fatalities annually. In 1999, over 36,000 fatalities resulted from motor vehicle accidents not involving large trucks, over 5,000 resulted from crashes involving large trucks, and over 1,000 resulted from railroad, rail transit and pipeline accidents. While down from the over 46,000 fatalities a decade ago, the number of surface fatalities remains high, and the Department needs to continue its efforts on reducing fatalities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.27297
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1062062569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0191121973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018596651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011006578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009885306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006197025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005688497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003158931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001680576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.59608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.22958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22

Kenneth Mead

Our key recommendations in this area include: -- Implement, as a matter of priority, the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act. DOT must quickly implement the TREAD early warning reporting requirements and improve NHTSA's ability to proactively identify potential safety related defects, so NHTSA can more quickly identify and work to eliminate safety risks such as the Firestone tread separations that led to several deaths across the United States before a recall was made. -- Work with the States to curb fraud, abuse and mismanagement in issuance of Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs). Investigations in Illinois and Florida led to 35 convictions and at least 9 deaths were attributed to drivers who illegally obtained CDLs in Illinois. -- Implement the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. The Department must fill key leadership positions and expedite required rulemakings to realize the benefits of the many safety initiatives Congress provided in the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act. Stronger enforcement, including shut down orders, is needed for the minority of carriers that are egregious offenders and a risk to public safety. -- Review comments on the proposed hours-of-service regulation reducing the allowable driving time for commercial truck and bus drivers from 16 to 12 hours within a 24 hour period and requiring on-board electronic recorders to document hours of duty. FMCSA will need to address opposition to the regulation in the trucking and bus industries and concerns in the Congress, which has prohibited the Department from adopting a final rule in fiscal year 2001. -- Improve Mexican truck safety oversight in readiness for opening the southern border under the North American Free Trade Agreement. There are still shortfalls in Federal border inspection staffing and facilities. However, recent increases in the number of Federal border inspectors correlated with a reduction in the percent (down from 39 percent in fiscal year 1999 to 35 percent in fiscal year 2000) of Mexican trucks entering the United States that were inspected and placed out of service for significant safety violations. -- Issue overdue safety regulations and update inspector training for pipelines. RSPA needs to complete maps showing location of hazardous material pipelines; establish inspection frequencies for natural gas pipelines; train RSPA inspectors in advanced pipeline inspection technologies, and work with Congress on the pipeline program reauthorization. -- Improve cross-modal coordination on DOT's Hazardous Materials programs. DOT needs to improve deployment, training, and coordination of the Department's Hazardous Materials inspection and enforcement resources, which are dispersed in FAA, FRA, FMCSA, Coast Guard, and RSPA; and work with Congress on the Hazardous Materials program reauthorization. -- Ensure that Amtrak, the States of New York and New Jersey, and the Federal Government develop an action plan for addressing the nearly $900 million in unfunded fire and life safety projects in the jointly-used rail tunnels approaching Penn Station-New York. 3. Aviation System Capacity and Air Traffic Control Modernization
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.21212
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.21212
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.41774
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.68289
VADER
0.993
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0926307635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0868703239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0064206906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039679697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029066721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017419665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002775506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001595984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.86398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.54958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.10266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
210
Sprache Difficult Word Count
182

Kenneth Mead

Against a backdrop of growing demand for air travel, there has been a rapid increase in flight delays and cancellations. Between 1995 and 2000, FAA reported a 90 percent increase in flight delays. Likewise, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported a 104 percent increase in cancellations. For 2000, over 1 in 4 domestic flights-affecting approximately 163 million passengers-were delayed, canceled, or diverted, with the average arrival delay exceeding 52 minutes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4094772972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1033535344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077446697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0064473803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037621481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014556273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008178902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002507884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.86111E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.30975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.17826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Kenneth Mead

In early 1999, Congress considered passing a "passenger bill of rights" but instead agreed to defer legislation and allow the airlines an opportunity to improve the situation on their own. On June 17, 1999, the airlines issued their Airline Customer Service Commitment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.921
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0177039969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0124784652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024873239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018742987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015376527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005090607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003161761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003149979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.76294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.37742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.424E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Kenneth Mead

In January 2000, Congress passed the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, more commonly known as "AIR-21". AIR-21 will provide FAA with nearly $8.6 billion to modernize the air traffic control system and almost $10 billion in airport improvement program funds from fiscal year 2001 through 2003.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Hate
0.0272827223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118319498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078513549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024233337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001090208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001419594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.41853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.02549E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.22973E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.27374E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8557E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24

Kenneth Mead

Our recommendations for beginning to address the crisis in aviation capacity fall into four areas: developing strategies for addressing delays; establishing FAA's air traffic control services as a results based organization; managing FAA's efforts to use new technology to increase safety, efficiency, and capacity; and assessing FAA's role in planning for nationwide airport infrastructure needs. -- Develop Strategies for Addressing Delays. Develop a strategic plan for addressing aviation capacity shortfalls, delays and cancellations in the short (1-2 years), intermediate (4-5 years), and long terms (8-10 years). Develop and implement a uniform system for tracking delays, cancellations and their causes. Develop "capacity benchmarks" for the Nation's top 30 airports describing the number of operations the airport can handle at various times of the day under various weather conditions. Such benchmarks are critical to understanding the true impact of airline scheduling practices and what relief can be expected from new technology and airport infrastructure enhancements. -- Establish FAA's Air Traffic Control Services as a Results-Based Organization. Implement structural reforms directed in AIR-21, including an expanded role for the Management Advisory Council, the creation of an Air Traffic Services Subcommittee (whose members were just named), and the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer. Establish a cost accounting system. FAA originally planned to have the cost accounting system in place by October 1998 but completion dates have slipped many times -- FAA now anticipates completing the system at the end of fiscal year 2002. -- Manage FAA's efforts to use New Technology to Increase Safety, Efficiency, and Capacity. Strengthen management oversight of multi-billion dollar software- intensive development contracts designed to modernize the air traffic control system and increase system capacity. FAA needs to use the procurement flexibilities Congress granted it in 1995 to hold contractors and FAA staff accountable for cost- effectiveness and reasonable adherence to established schedules. Key milestone decisions need to be made this year with several modernization efforts, including Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS), and the Oceanic Replacement Program. Define and implement plans for transitioning to satellite-based navigation and landing systems. Provide modernized air traffic control services over the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans to implement International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) delegations. Move forward with airspace redesign efforts and linking them with plans for implementing free flight technologies. -- Assess FAA's Role in Planning for Nationwide Airport Infrastructure Needs. Consider whether FAA should move from a passive role (distribution of grant funds) to a more active one of facilitating a strategic view of airport expansion, leveraging grant funds to capacity-constrained locations, and helping to resolve local opposition. Address severely capacity-constrained airports with no realistic near-term hope for meeting demand. Options that will be debated run the gamut from "do nothing and let the market straighten things out," to peak hour or congestion pricing, authorizing airline scheduling discussions under antitrust supervision, and lotteries -- another form of slot control. 4. Surface and Airport Infrastructure
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.36842
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.36842
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.73089
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30864
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30864
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.62978
VADER
0.992
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0471271371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0444315956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034035398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034013043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011430572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004400576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000172365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.68148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.5696E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1302E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9504E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
241
Sprache Difficult Word Count
175

Kenneth Mead

The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) and the Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR-21) provided an unprecedented infusion of funds for highway, transit, and airport infrastructure projects. Highway and transit funding increased by over 40 percent and airport infrastructure funding by about 75 percent. TEA-21 provides $218 billion for highway and transit projects while AIR-21 makes $12.4 billion available for airport infrastructure projects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0891944801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065365202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046678761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024534305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017163478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016428967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009702831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001117869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001037748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.34358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3189E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23

Kenneth Mead

The painful Boston Central Artery Project disclosures last year, several internal embezzlement/kickback cases, and the $14 million in fines and jail terms in the Palumbo Brothers/Monarch Construction cases illustrate the need for improved stewardship and oversight. While Federal agencies must take the lead role, the states also have an obligation as front line authorizers, to ensure stewardship and oversight of Federal funds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0235262298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041512729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012249469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010969828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010546807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002380816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000119435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6407E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.259E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0157E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.657E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27

Kenneth Mead

The most pressing issues are ensuring that available funds are used as intended by (1) exercising stewardship and oversight to prevent fraud and mismanagement; and (2) expeditiously advancing projects to improve capacity, relieve congestion, and enhance safety while respecting the letter and intent of environmental laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0904220506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0124777158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049769369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045306915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025460819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022724367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000535029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002067929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.6409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.037E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Kenneth Mead

Our key recommendations in this area are: -- Follow through on commitments to enhance DOT oversight capacity and practices in order to identify problems and mitigate risks on mega-projects (such as Central Artery, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Airport Extension). -- Ensure adequate oversight (including audits and investigations, where appropriate) for Federal funds to prevent fraud, waste and abuse and avoid scandal in administering TEA-21 and AIR-21. -- Advance projects to improve capacity, relieve congestion, and enhance safety while respecting the letter and intent of environmental laws. -- Mitigate risks on FTA projects with full funding grant agreements. When annual Federal appropriations are less than scheduled payments in grant agreements, grantees may need to find alternate funding sources or extend the construction schedules. In both instances, project costs may increase. 5. Coast Guard Capital Acquisition Budget
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.26826
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26667
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26667
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.52807
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0676910277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066332846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041413045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032143158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027433234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013191863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001778588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.49208E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.2131E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.788E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
71

Kenneth Mead

To meet the Coast Guard's goals, its capital acquisition budget would need to more than double from $400 million annually to at least $850 million annually on a sustained basis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0662713835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0622725347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0601638865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0279607571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080725404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021668489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005098832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000233989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001947448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.82335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.13204E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Kenneth Mead

Preliminary estimates indicate that capital improvement funding of $15 billion or more will be needed over the next 20 years to modernize assets critical to the Coast Guard's Marine Safety, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, and Marine Environmental Protection programs. Although Coast Guard has not yet provided definitive cost estimates for all its planned acquisitions, it has reported that the Deepwater Capability Replacement Project will cost more than $10 billion, the National Distress and Response System Modernization Project will cost from $240 to $300 million, and the annual capital investment in shore facilities will increase from $61 million in fiscal year 2001 to $129 million in fiscal year 2005.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65925
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0767730875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0231740531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0138227988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009537334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0072388822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007466373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003399542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003331301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003203235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002646414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.39921E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45

Kenneth Mead

Not only are there competing demands within the acquisition budget, our ongoing audit of Coast Guard's search and rescue program is identifying additional management challenges. Specifically, we are finding the search and rescue program is understaffed and many staff are not fully qualified for their positions; the small boats used in search and rescue missions are aging and consistently failing to meet Coast Guard standards; and the search and rescue program budget has declined relative to other Coast Guard programs. Despite these long- standing problems, the Coast Guard is maintaining a relatively high level of program effectiveness. Nevertheless, Coast Guard faces a challenge in remedying these problems while trying to satisfy its capital acquisition requirements.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0537366024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0266913441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116652962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016955546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013778115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010596622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003831698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001021277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.16169E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0522E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.90998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44

Kenneth Mead

Our key recommendations in this area are: -- Work with OMB to reconcile differences between Coast Guard's capital acquisitions proposals (i.e., $760 million in fiscal year 2002) and budget targets (i.e., $520 million in fiscal year 2002). -- Complete the planning process for the estimated $10 to $15 billion Deepwater project in order to justify budget requests. Coast Guard needs to be able to justify what is to be purchased, at what cost, and in what time frame. -- Establish realistic budget and schedule estimates for the National Distress System -- an important search and rescue safety capability first discussed in the early 1980s -- that the Coast Guard plans to deploy between 2003 and 2006. 6. Transportation Security
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0508085592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088289111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0068699163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048003571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000518893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004377471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001567672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.44783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9842E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9069E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4623E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42

Kenneth Mead

The terrorist attacks against the U.S.S. Cole and U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania highlight the global nature of terrorism. To oppose this threat and advance the Nation's vital interest, DOT must do all it can to identify and address risks in the massive U.S. transportation system. This includes not just the Nation's aviation industry (with over 5,000 public use airports), but all forms of U.S. surface transportation (including 3.9 million miles of public roads, 2.2 million miles of oil and natural gas pipelines, 123,000 miles of major railroads, and 508 transit operators in 316 urban areas) and U.S. marine transportation (with over 24,000 miles of commercially navigable waterways and 145 major ports on the coasts and inland waterways).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.006920626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060592785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048149272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001420004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006549587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004138109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001582853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15387E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.1523E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.6105E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49

Kenneth Mead

Our recommendations include: -- Maximize the effectiveness and usage of explosives detection equipment at airports. -- Complete pending rulemakings on certification of screening companies, airport access requirements and accounting for active airport identification cards. -- Implement the Airport Security Improvement Act of 2000, which will strengthen background investigation requirements for airport personnel. -- Finalize the draft DOT surface transportation security research strategy, based on recommendations from the National Research Council. 7. Computer Security
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.1154528582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0242907467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0139352749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0062179388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060393646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005031309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004772789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004305037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002288484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001771896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.49617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Kenneth Mead

E-Government is becoming an important part of Government operations. Web sites are powerful tools for the Federal Government to improve the quality of its services. However, recent denial-of-service attacks on e-commerce sites and e-mail systems serve as "wake-up" calls for enhancing Internet security. In addition to managing unauthorized access or attacks by outsiders, agencies also need to enhance security over insiders, including employees, contractors, and grantees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0083050712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057345584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003740409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000822644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005219877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001549844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001247407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.13794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.77343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.1685E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4568E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Kenneth Mead

Our recommendations to DOT include: -- Complete the vulnerability assessments of infrastructure mission- critical systems. -- Evaluate the security impact of the proposed integration of National Airspace System air traffic control and FAA administrative systems. -- Complete background checks on contractor and DOT employees. -- Implement security measures against attacks on DOT computers and improve controls over passwords to prevent fraud. 8. Amtrak Financial Viability and Modernization
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0489464845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0055987231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004615762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000984244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00094456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004767962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.10096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.51E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0867E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.3395E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.946E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Kenneth Mead

The 1997 Amtrak Reform and Accountability Act mandated that Amtrak develop a plan to eliminate its need for Federal operating support after fiscal year 2002. In fiscal year 2000, Amtrak's cash loss was $561 million ($120 million worse than projected), largely as a function of longer-than-projected delays in the Acela high-speed rail program. While revenues and ridership improved markedly in 2000, expense growth kept pace, preventing Amtrak from making significant progress on reducing its losses and achieving its glide path to operational self- sufficiency. Amtrak's progress along its glidepath will need to accelerate rapidly if it is to reach operational self-sufficiency by 2003. Beginning in 2001, Amtrak's cash losses will need to be reduced by nearly $100 million each year in order to meet the congressionally mandated deadline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38946
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0497132249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0113360344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0108044296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0067655506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0055670673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001681789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013552833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001285845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010096784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9829E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Kenneth Mead

Even if Amtrak becomes operationally self-sufficient by 2003, it will continue to require significant and sustained capital funding for the foreseeable future. Amtrak estimates its needs to be in the neighborhood of $1.5 billion each year in order to bring the Northeast Corridor back to a state of good repair, invest in new corridor development, and address general capital needs across the entire system. Amtrak hopes to secure this funding through some combination of a high-speed rail bond bill and annual appropriations from Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.024605263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0122058496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.008199623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027990463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010524413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.32027E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.47563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.00014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.07144E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.23746E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34

Kenneth Mead

Our recommendations in this area include: -- Close the $737 million gap in projected cost savings and revenues, which Amtrak pledged to achieve through undefined management actions. -- Deliver and generate revenues from all 20 trainsets planned for high-speed service in the Northeast Corridor. -- Explore options for securing a significant and sustained long-term capital funding source. 9. MARAD's Ship Disposal Program
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2451157197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0271372119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0217065797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025212385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022680677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000989085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000121913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.8975E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9131E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.557E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35

Kenneth Mead

MARAD currently has 116 obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) awaiting disposal. These vessels are deteriorating and pose an immediate environmental threat in Virginia, Texas, and California. They contain hazardous substances such as fuel oil, asbestos, solid and liquid polychlorinated biphenyls, lead, radium, and chromates. Immediate state and Federal action would be required, should the hazardous materials escape into the water.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0171043779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019198162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008939722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.92133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.93192E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.50544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2032E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.868E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.78E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.267E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37

Kenneth Mead

The approach of selling MARAD's vessels for domestic scrapping has not worked. Since 1995, only eight obsolete vessels have been scrapped. The number of vessels awaiting disposal has grown from 66 in 1997 to 116 today and is expected to reach 155 by the end of fiscal year 2001.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
3.4913215786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
1.2018097565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0741012453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0129732609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0095535099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0062518593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0056914425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038025642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0018720692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008828976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.34683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14

Kenneth Mead

Congress has directed MARAD to work with the Navy and the Environmental Protection Agency to: -- Develop and implement an environmentally and financially responsible program to dispose of the 116 ships in the NDRF by the statutory deadline of September 30, 2006. 10. Departmental Business Practices
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0360821956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0133244175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029081999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023009448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021539168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001500948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.42331E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4576E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5607E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.3361E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.932E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Kenneth Mead

DOT has established corporate management strategies (departmental business practices) that cut across all organizational boundaries within DOT and are key to performing its missions efficiently and providing its customers with consistent and seamless transportation policy and services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0608769187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0399673678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073322568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0050458155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043721986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008107471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003630147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001219675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001176574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.88573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.28452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21

Kenneth Mead

Our work has identified five areas of DOT business practices we think rise to the level of the agency's top management challenges. They are: ensuring financial accountability; improving the timeliness of DOT rulemakings; improving oversight of contract costs and closeouts; maintain and improve DOT's successful Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) implementation; and administrative issues concerning space requirements for a new DOT headquarters building and the Transportation Administrative Service Center's (TASC) role in providing administrative support. -- Ensure Financial Accountability. Complete implementation of the new Department-wide financial system (Delphi), ensure the accuracy of FAA's multi-billion dollar property account, and develop a credible system for tracking FAA's property, in order to sustain a clean opinion on the financial statements covering DOT's $58 billion budget. Develop and implement a Department-wide cost accounting system -- particularly in FAA where its proposed cost accounting system has been under development for over 4 years. FAA will not be able to operate as a results-based organization or accurately account for the cost of air traffic control operations without a credible cost accounting system. -- Improve the timeliness of DOT rulemakings. For the significant rules completed in 1999, DOT took an average of 3.8 years to issue a final rule. Several important safety related rules are overdue (e.g., railroad grade crossings) and others (e.g., the rules implementing new motor carrier program safety enhancements) may not be done by their statutory due date. Although the previous Secretary committed the Department to a course of corrective action, the key to improving the rulemaking process is effective implementation, particularly the establishment of a Department-wide tracking and monitoring system. -- Improve oversight of contract costs, particularly through use of independent contract close-out audits. Some DOT contracting officers are closing out cost-reimbursable contracts without independent audits and with minimal oversight. We found little evidence of review on the amounts being billed by contractors. -- Maintain and improve the Department's highly rated Strategic Plan and combined Performance Report/Performance Plan under GPRA. A major factor that will impact DOT's ability to achieve its goals is the effective use of human resources. -- Resolve space requirements for the new DOT headquarters building. -- Resolve TASC's role in providing administrative support services for the Department's headquarters units. statement of john h. Anderson
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.32277
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27554
VADER
0.996
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0673738366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0422228215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0115152558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0074595417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0038623701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015785256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013224942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.25682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.81992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.72582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.52224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
170
Sprache Difficult Word Count
132

Richard Shelby

Mr. Anderson, we are glad to have you with us from the General Accounting Office. As I said earlier, your complete statement will be made a part of the record. Proceed as you wish.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0078880374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0064686021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047557172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016103819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013146614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002576678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.04574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.2136E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0635E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4044E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.887E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10

Richard Anderson

Thank you very much. A lot of what I am going to say is going to echo some of the things Ken has said, and it would be surprising if we had a lot of different issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0059311224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034939687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028636243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017380919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007393885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001709447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001666127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.53129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0824E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.904E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
87.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5

Richard Anderson

With nearly $60 billion in funding for fiscal year 2001, the Department of Transportation faces critical challenges. While it has achieved many successes over the years, major challenges remain. They are systemic and longstanding. It is not surprising that 2 years ago about this time Ken and I were here, and we were talking about many of the same issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.377
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.8532999083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.7989729755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0456801383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0406899577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0273549464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0250586629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0216328815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023767579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009953757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006869054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001713467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Richard Anderson

I am going to cover three areas, surface transportation, aviation, and the Coast Guard. First, with surface, about 5,400 people died on our Nation's highways in 1999 in crashes involving large trucks. As the figure on page 4 of my statement shows, that number is largely unchanged over the last 10 years. Truck safety To improve truck safety, Congress established and Ken made reference to this, the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and that office has developed a truck safety action plan. However, the Office suffers from a lack of accurate, current data that is needed to identify the underlying causes of accidents so they can take the right corrective actions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0064343592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001947298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015962401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004528325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003212213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001739735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.33529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.5815E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.075E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0213E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.52E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41

Richard Anderson

The Office I think also needs to prioritize its projects. It has identified, I believe, 47 major projects and there are questions whether or not it has resources to do all of them. But, of course, without the data it is a catch-22 situation, they do not know necessarily which projects are the most promising. Pipeline safety Concerning major pipeline accidents, Senator Murray, I do not have too say much about this for you, but they have claimed over 220 lives and injured over 1,000 people from 1989 to 1998, and as the figure on page 5 of my statement shows, the number of pipeline accidents has been increasing during this period 4 percent a year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.568
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0166503465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062467814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042639658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031657426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017414963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006425989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003732718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002806249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.16551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.09763E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26

Richard Anderson

DOT's Office of Pipeline Safety's approach to comprehensively assess safety risk does hold some promise, but the Office needs to continue to use State inspectors wherever they can to augment their limited resources. It also needs to know whether or not its new practice of relying less on fines is working to improve the safety of the pipelines.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0568136282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0344166765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0113173817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046017158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029408977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019074669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013361769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.73091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.83386E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.90452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.78901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20

Richard Anderson

On the management side, in the surface transportation area we found that many large highway and transit projects have incurred huge cost increases and unscheduled delays, and while FTA and FHWA are doing a better job in this area, additional challenges remain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0107963453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003360429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002081441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013951751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013173648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003670417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.87726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.30448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.86555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6096E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0628E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Richard Anderson

We really think the main key here is to require good, sound financial plans that are closely reviewed by the overseers. They are required for new starts transit projects as a course of business under full funding grant agreements, but they really need to be a part of any major project, whether it be transit or highway. Amtrak Turning to Amtrak, despite efforts to improve its overall financial condition, Amtrak has made relatively little progress. They are still going to need Federal operating subsidies, we believe. While revenues have increased, so have costs. As a result, they are unlikely to eliminate their need for Federal operating subsidies by the end of 2002, as required.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.811
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0052909229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043228909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015256621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006711495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006177323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004201679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000370164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001573872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001235253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.15344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1082E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36

Richard Anderson

In addition, and Ken made reference to this, too, Amtrak has substantial capital needs. It estimates that Federal funds totalling $30 billion over the next 20 years are going to be needed to help meet these needs. Aviation challenges In aviation, I will mention three major challenges. The first is air traffic control modernization. We have talked about this ad nauseam, but it is still there. It is still a problem. Over the last 19 years, this multibillion-dollar program has experienced cost overruns, delays, and performance shortfalls of very large proportions. While some progress has been made in this area, major projects continue to experience these problems and because of its size and complexity and cost, since 1995 we have designated it as a high-risk management problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.18182
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.18182
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.3514
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2299729269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0587792485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0079295773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071120041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069617832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031653533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025647489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016932005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013011348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001760573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001088934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39

Richard Anderson

With a modernized ATC system, FAA would be in a better position to help meet the growing demands for air service. The congestions and delays that Ken referred to make it critical that FAA meet its challenge in this area. Ken touched on this as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1503492706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0519438763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0364921259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0250053679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0241485235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0079150042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0013443301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013214742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010352251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009999502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001416139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16

Richard Anderson

In addition, improving aviation safety and security are a must. As the table on page 8 of my statement shows, DOT did not meet any of its 1999 goals for improving aviation safety. They must improve the process for improving root causes of accidents, and they must correct the implementation problems that have plagued their new inspection system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0077750236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043048069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023900888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022338831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020856891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012337433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001038837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.47134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.97159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.7965E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Richard Anderson

In addition, critical security weaknesses still exist in protecting the air traffic control computer systems from sabotage and reducing, or improving the detection rates for baggage screeners at major U.S. airports.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0106071711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054204731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050738643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025114883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016388438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005242236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002848876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.71231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.56204E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.18225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Richard Anderson

Another important aviation challenge, and this is a little different than the customer service area Ken was talking about but it is certainly related is improving airline competition. I talked about this a couple of years ago, and you have had some special hearings on this, Mr. Chairman.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0041722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033338401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013844341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013452882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001076453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002418329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002206789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.12628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.27293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9676E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.9004E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Richard Anderson

When the Airline Deregulation Act was enacted in 1978 the hope was that all consumers were going to benefit with improved fares and service. However, a lack of effective competition in certain markets has contributed to higher air fares and reduced service in some communities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0031030399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022301963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017057462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010387239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0005694413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005039752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002189556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.86472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10788E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.728E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9605E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18

Richard Anderson

The proposed mergers between United Airlines and U.S. Airways and American Airlines' proposed purchase of TWA have raised serious concerns about the impact on consumers. The reduction in the number of competitors in certain markets, the market share that the new combined airlines would command, and the potential domino effects, must be closely examined. The figure on page 11 of my statement refers to this issue. Coast guard deepwater project Finally, I would like to mention something Ken alluded to as well, and that is the Coast Guard's Deepwater Project. This is a 20-year, $10 billion project under current estimates and the costs could increase. Its purpose is to replace or modernize the Coast Guard's fleet of deep water ships, aircraft, communications and radar equipment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.090224843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0307605485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0215534528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041041669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033338016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028694853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003100391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001902328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001484302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.29515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.21147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Richard Anderson

There is no question that the Coast Guard needs to make improvements, because they have got some assets that are aging. The biggest problem is, I think they need to upgrade their communication equipment and their sensors so they can do a better job there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0008978956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004138732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0002407236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001360989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.68636E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.18298E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.58839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0945E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
8.4012E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6261E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4338E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11

Richard Anderson

We have been monitoring and reporting on this project for several years, and for the most part the Coast Guard has been responsive to our concerns. Now, the project is about to enter a crucial stage, and we understand the Coast Guard plans to request $350 million this year to begin their procurement process for Deepwater.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0048935191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001176248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011042397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009749905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006277444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000103124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.85188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.81825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7619E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.951E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.255E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15

Richard Anderson

However, there are major risks associated with it, including awarding a series of contracts to one contractor to oversee and acquire all the system components. Such an approach has never been used on a procurement of this size or complexity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0523587223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0390847126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.024012191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.008308002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004421849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001520607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010673561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010668991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004561827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002246264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.4321E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17

Richard Anderson

We are currently reviewing this effort and working with the Coast Guard to try to help mitigate the risks associated with this project so we can provide some real-time assistance as opposed to coming after the fact and saying, we told you so. We plan to report the results of our work this year in time for you to use in your appropriations deliberations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2088876674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1055244822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1001052675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0230792371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0195874614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019479499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019353069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011205256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009840966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002352051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001411319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19

Richard Anderson

In closing, I just want to say, sustained oversight like this hearing that you are having is going to help DOT keep focused on solving the problems that we and the IG have identified. Ultimately, the administration and the Congress must think and act in a manner that ensures that final decisions reflect an intermodal strategy that addresses the most pressing needs cost-effectively, and all this must be done within a framework that recognizes that there are large human capital issues looming that face DOT and the rest of the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1141922432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0379744248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056603843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014404603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005446791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003937339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001180091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.39882E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.28712E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4505E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.1E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33

Richard Anderson

That concludes my statement. I will be glad to answer questions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0253324397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0235232903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0062965293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003830867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020965854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014345191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008211501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004030106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002890749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002059062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.59676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3

Note

[The statement follows:] Prepared statement of John H. Anderson, Jr. Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: We are here today to discuss the critical challenges facing the Department of Transportation (DOT). My testimony is based on reports we issued in January as part of GAO's performance and accountability series on major management challenges and program risks facing federal agencies and the federal government as a whole.\1\ With $58.5 billion in funding for fiscal year 2001, the Department faces critical challenges in achieving its goals of ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods and in making cost-effective investments in the nation's transportation infrastructure. -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1339030452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0477682188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0384564744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0096829666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074989679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035187695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007534023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.62547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.02261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4177E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.959E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47

Richard Anderson

The Department has achieved many successes in accomplishing its objectives and improving its operations. For example, it successfully addressed the Year 2000 computer challenge and improved the management of its transit grant programs so that they no longer are at high risk of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement. However, major performance and management challenges remain. These problems are systemic and long- standing, and their resolution will require sustained attention by the Department. Therefore, it is not surprising that many of the challenges I am discussing today were also raised 2 years ago in our review of the Department's performance and accountability. I will summarize the challenges for surface transportation, aviation, the U.S. Coast Guard, and for the Department as a whole. Ultimately, the new administration and the Congress will need to address these issues in the broader context of an intermodal national transportation strategy. -- For surface transportation safety, DOT continues to face challenges in improving the safety of highways and pipelines. For example, in 1999, about 5,400 people died in crashes involving large trucks. While the Department appears to be making progress on some initiatives to reduce the number of large truck crashes, it needs to obtain high-quality, timely data on the causes of these crashes. -- For other surface transportation issues, DOT and the Congress face challenges in improving the oversight of large-dollar highway and transit projects, strengthening the financial condition of Amtrak, and enhancing freight rail competition. While the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have improved their oversight of large projects, additional challenges exist. For example, FTA may not have the resources it needs after fiscal year 2001 to adequately oversee a significant number of new transit projects, and we recommended that the Department identify any funding shortfalls and take steps to address them. In addition, it is likely that Amtrak will not eliminate its need for federal operating subsidies by the end of 2002, as required by the Congress, which will require that fundamental decisions be made by the Congress about the continuation and scope of the nation's intercity passenger rail system. -- For aviation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to face considerable challenges in managing its multibillion- dollar air traffic control (ATC) modernization program, addressing shortcomings in its safety and security programs, and resolving long-standing weaknesses in its financial management. While the Department is making progress in addressing some of these issues, more remains to be done. We continued to list FAA's ATC modernization program as a high- risk information technology initiative because of its size, complexity, cost, and problem-plagued past. Congestion and record-level airline delays make it critical that FAA fully modernize the system so that it can meet the growing demands for air service. We have continued to designate FAA's financial management as a high-risk area because of the serious and long- standing nature of those weaknesses. An additional challenge is the lack of effective airline competition in certain markets, which has contributed to high fares and poor service for some communities. Possible further consolidation of the airline industry raises additional concerns about the impact on consumers. -- Improvements are needed in the Coast Guard's 20-year, $10 billion project to replace or modernize its fleet of deepwater ships and aircraft. While the agency has addressed many of our earlier recommendations about the project's justification, attention needs to be focused on reducing the risks in its contracting approach, fully developing its acquisition strategy, and ensuring the project's affordability. -- Finally, an overriding challenge facing DOT as well as the entire federal government is the lack of attention to strategic human capital management. In January 2001, we designated this as a governmentwide high-risk area. Inadequate attention to human capital issues has been a root cause of some of the performance challenges facing DOT, such as FAA's problems with its ATC program. highway and pipeline safety challenges
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.26531
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.26531
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.53222
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22314
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22314
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45007
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0160379044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0084615385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043386466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014485342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004148802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003270692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003172708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.04252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.91122E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.23061E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6481E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
255
Sprache Difficult Word Count
188

Richard Anderson

Of the more than 42,000 people who died on our nation's highways in 1999, about 5,400 died in crashes involving large trucks, a figure largely unchanged from a decade ago.\2\ -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.802
Very Negative
Moderation
Hate
0.5228028167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0657040684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0351448165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0126239975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026352238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009891681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008071614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003892069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.18739E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.007E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.287E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9

Richard Anderson

DOT has taken several steps to improve truck safety, including (1) establishing, at the direction of the Congress, a new organization -- the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration -- that is responsible for truck safety and (2) developing an overall strategy -- called the Safety Action Plan -- to improve the safety of commercial motor vehicles. Nonetheless, the Department must overcome significant barriers to make measurable progress in improving truck safety. For example, while the Department appears to be making progress on some initiatives in its Safety Action Plan, it lacks high-quality, up-to-date information on the causes of large truck crashes. Without such data, DOT cannot determine the degree to which its initiatives will reduce truck-related fatalities. In addition, the Department is just beginning to determine whether it will have the resources to complete the activities in its plan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.28238
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0637483376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0230923368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0173813416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0046990644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032722328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024185983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014508389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002721418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.78091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.18199E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6058E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50

Richard Anderson

In addition to highway safety challenges, major pipeline accidents have claimed about 22 lives per year.\3\ From 1989 through 1998, the number of major pipeline accidents increased by about 4 percent annually see figure 2. DOT's Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) has adopted several initiatives to improve pipeline safety, including moving toward inspecting entire pipelines rather than segments of pipelines to provide a more comprehensive assessment of safety risks. We have concerns, however, about OPS' actions, such as relying less on states to inspect those portions of interstate pipelines within their borders. States' familiarity with the pipeline segments in their jurisdictions could aid in identifying the very risks that OPS is hoping to mitigate through its new approach. Furthermore, a combined federal and state approach to overseeing pipeline safety could better leverage federal resources. In addition, OPS has changed its approach to enforcing compliance with its regulations by reducing its use of fines and, instead, working with pipelines operators to identify and correct safety problems. However, the office has not assessed whether its revised approach to enforcement is resulting in greater rates of compliance. We recommended that DOT determine whether the reduced use of fines has improved compliance with pipeline safety regulations. -
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0298387429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041135358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025195512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00165111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013408436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004407783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004021771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002433462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000238772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.65978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.24428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
86
Sprache Difficult Word Count
77

Richard Anderson

Over the years, many large-dollar highway and transit projects have incurred cost increases and schedule delays. Under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), at least $198 billion will be provided for highway and transit projects from fiscal year 1998 through fiscal year 2003. Although FTA and FHWA have improved their oversight of large projects, additional challenges exist. FTA may not have the necessary level of resources after this fiscal year to adequately oversee a significant number of new transit projects. In September 2000, we recommended that DOT identify any funding shortfalls in its budget for fiscal year 2002 and proposed steps to address them. This recommendation was reinforced during the last appropriations process when the Congress directed DOT to develop a plan to address expected shortfalls and to include this information in its fiscal year 2002 budget submission. We also found that DOT is likely to exhaust its commitment authority for the construction of new transit systems or the extensions of existing systems before the end of the funding period for TEA-21. Therefore, we recommended that DOT prioritize eligible transit projects so that funds can be directed to those offering the best potential for cost-effective transportation improvements.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66329
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0738226634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0233141836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0160948781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0099969293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0051273004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042921896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.003219218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0029749161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012263497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011959817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007185857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
82
Sprache Difficult Word Count
67

Richard Anderson

Despite efforts to improve its overall financial condition, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) has made relatively little progress in reducing its need for federal operating subsidies. Since 1971, the federal government has provided Amtrak with over $23 billion in operating and capital assistance. In 1994, at the request of the administration and later at the direction of the Congress, Amtrak pledged to eliminate the need for federal operating subsidies by the end of 2002. However, in fiscal year 2000, Amtrak reduced its need for operating subsidies by only $5 million -- substantially less than its planned reduction of $114 million. Over the last 6 years (1995-2000), Amtrak reduced its need for operating subsidies by only $83 million and must make $281 million in further reductions in 2001 and 2002 to become operationally self-sufficient. While revenues have increased, so have costs. As a result, it is unlikely that Amtrak will eliminate its need for federal operating subsidies as directed. If Amtrak does not meet the goal, plans for restructuring intercity passenger rail service and liquidating Amtrak are to be submitted to the Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.473
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0556149811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0187328129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00786296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038074559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0035665911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0035200213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030612966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0027554735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026927899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021348289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003207692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53

Richard Anderson

Even if Amtrak does attain operational self-sufficiency, it will require substantially more financial support to meet its capital needs. Amtrak estimates that it will need an average of $1.5 billion a year in federal funds to meet its identified capital needs over the next 20 years. Amtrak is also requesting authority to issue $12 billion in tax- exempt bonds to meet its capital needs. Bondholders would receive an income tax credit equal to the interest they would otherwise receive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72594
VADER
0.862
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0177887385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060553852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0057699111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0055281362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.001677304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013642112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007927969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002830773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002650362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001238199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.72973E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29

Richard Anderson

Continued consolidation in the railroad industry has raised concerns about poor service and high rates in certain markets. The Surface Transportation Board, which approves rail mergers and consolidations, has taken a number of actions to address rail rate, service, and merger issues. For example, shippers are now allowed to receive expedited temporary relief from inadequate rail service through service from an alternative carrier. However, the Board's actions may not fully satisfy many shippers who believe that increased competition in the rail industry is needed to improve service. Because of the divergent views of railroads and shippers, resolving service and competition issues will be difficult and may require congressional action. aviation challenges
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.12
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.12
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.2318
VADER
0.73
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1239228179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0807649398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0645346008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0282082212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0042859556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027828401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026581771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005745811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002212255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002181236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000138099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Richard Anderson

Over the past 19 years, FAA's multibillion-dollar ATC modernization program has experienced cost overruns, delays, and performance shortfalls of large proportions. FAA is making progress in addressing some of the causes of these problems, but its reforms are not complete, and major projects continue to face challenges in all three areas. To date, the Congress has appropriated over $32 billion for the program, and FAA estimates that the program will need an additional $13 billion through 2005. Because of its size, complexity, cost, and problem- plagued past, we first designated FAA's ATC modernization program as a high-risk information technology initiative in 1995. Since 1995, we have made over 30 recommendations to address the root causes of the program's problems, which include an ineffective investment management structure and inadequate cost-estimating and cost-accounting practices. While FAA has initiated activities in response to our recommendations in many areas, more must be done. For example, FAA has begun to improve its cost estimates, but it has not yet fully instituted rigorous cost- estimating practices. With a modernized ATC system, FAA will be in a better position to meet the growing demands for air service. The congestion and record-level airline delays facing the nation make it critical that FAA meet its challenge in this area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.41176
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.41176
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.82098
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06977
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06977
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.13658
VADER
-0.773
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0342816435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0187957034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0183518743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.008140265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036857731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018155459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001423987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002263182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.25434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.18667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.38058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
85
Sprache Difficult Word Count
70

Richard Anderson

In 1999, FAA did not meet any of the four performance goals it had established for improving aviation safety. (See table 1.) We have identified numerous shortcomings in FAA's safety and security programs. For example, we recommended that FAA improve the effectiveness of its Safer Skies program -- a joint government and industry initiative to identify and address the root causes of aviation accidents -- by developing better evaluation procedures. We also recommended that FAA clarify program guidance for and improve the usefulness of its Air Transportation Oversight System for targeting inspection resources more effectively. TABLE 1. -- DOT'S FISCAL YEAR 1999 PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND GOALS FOR AVIATION SAFETY Fiscal year 1999 Performance measure - Goal
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.66501
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.678382488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0650426548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0307613111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0187020283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0123380931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008887994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008171792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001144849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.55386E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2168E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1502E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43

Richard Anderson

Source: FAA. We also identified actions necessary to secure FAA's ATC computer systems to reduce the possibility of intrusions or attacks. We made 22 recommendations through May 2000 to address these problems. For example, we recommended that FAA tighten controls over contract employees by ensuring that appropriate background investigations are performed. While FAA has responded to these recommendations, progress in some areas has been slow. We made an additional 17 recommendations in December 2000 to address the continuing weaknesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0087133041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081276456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034442888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018508241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009956842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005117769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000