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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 83 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 1633 words of a total of 8885 words.
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John Warner John Warner said 45 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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John Warner said 993 words of a total of 8885 words.
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Barbara Boxer Barbara Boxer said 45 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Barbara Boxer said 900 words of a total of 8885 words.
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Slade Gorton Slade Gorton said 52 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Slade Gorton said 869 words of a total of 8885 words.
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Max Baucus Max Baucus said 50 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Don Nickles Don Nickles said 24 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Don Nickles said 647 words of a total of 8885 words.
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Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 33 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Dianne Feinstein said 643 words of a total of 8885 words.
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Patty Murray Patty Murray said 32 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Bob Graham Bob Graham said 30 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Chuck Robb Chuck Robb said 24 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 14 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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Orrin Hatch said 308 words of a total of 8885 words.
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David L. Boren David L. Boren said 13 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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David L. Boren said 237 words of a total of 8885 words.
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J. Bennett Johnston J. Bennett Johnston said 3 sentences of a total of 448 sentences.
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J. Bennett Johnston said 61 words of a total of 8885 words.
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Full Transcript
Barbara Boxer
Mr. President, today my colleague, Senator Feinstein, and I are introducing legislation critical to helping the largest port complex in the United States expand its trade with the countries of the Pacific rim. Our bill would help provide more efficient cargo transportation by granting tax exempt financing for the Alameda transportation corridor improvement project. These improvements will speed the transport of international cargo between the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to the Interstate Highway System and the national railroad network. The corridor will be a segment of the proposed National Highway System.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.95
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.217933557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0355536729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0195138666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004232633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028572302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001738392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003100732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001645556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.45823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.0775E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3862E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
62.72
Magnitude:
97
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Barbara Boxer
The Alameda corridor project is a rail consolidation plan for the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports and has major economic and environmental benefits, plus 10,000 construction jobs. The corridor project would consolidate more than 90 miles of rail into a single 20-mile high capacity corridor, eliminating 200 at-grade roadway crossings. The project will also widen and improve the truck route paralleling the rail facility to expedite port truck traffic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0199897157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0161259231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0072578565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013685898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008130917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003956781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.67961E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.98111E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.35842E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.33281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.889
Magnitude:
65
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Barbara Boxer
This line will comprise two pairs of tracks leading directly from the port to switching yards in central Los Angeles. By eliminating the railroad crossings, the project would sharply reduce traffic congestion -- saving 15,000 hours of delay by vehicles now waiting for trains to pass each day -- with consequential benefits to the local air quality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0243262766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0196451627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0147414336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0077180695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007486379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001992844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.36872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.26693E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.6879E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.371E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.171E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
94.244
Magnitude:
56
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Barbara Boxer
The estimated total cost of the project is $1.8 billion. More than half will be financed by the ports and port users. The ports will contribute $400 million and State and Federal governments are expected to contribute $700 million. The balance, about a third of the total cost, will come from tax-exempt bond financing. Fees paid by shippers using the corridor will be used to retire the bonds.
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
0.021361711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006950766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043609223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002720836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018122317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003661111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.69845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.81727E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.70967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.17267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4715E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
82.654
Magnitude:
65
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barbara Boxer
Our bill clarifies the scope of the current tax exemption for docks and wharves by specifically including related transportation facilities to ensure that State and local governments will be permitted to tax- exempt finance those transportation facilities which are reasonably required for the efficient use of publicly-owned port infrastructure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0349598733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0327253103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065346379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001858947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010236641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001790819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001685137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001680396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.11576E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.367E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
91.554
Magnitude:
49
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Barbara Boxer
The bill provides that transportation facilities -- including trackage and rail facilities, but not rolling stock -- shall be treated as "docks and wharves" for purposes of the exempt facility bond rules if at least 80 percent of the annual use of such transportation facilities is to be in connection with the transport of cargo to or from docks or wharves. For example, rail facilities for transporting cargo from a port area to the major railyard some miles away would qualify as an exempt port facility provided that 80 percent of the cargo transported on the facilities is bound for or arriving from the port. It is intended that use -- for purposes of the 80-percent test -- be computed in any reasonable fashion including, for example, on the basis of ton- miles or car-miles.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0388960354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0376294454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0339426333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032465799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031953245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008435646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003453205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002257466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.39761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.51974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.85456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.351
Magnitude:
133
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Barbara Boxer
The bill provides that for purposes of the governmental ownership requirement for docks and wharves, related transportation facilities that are leased by a government agency shall be treated as owned by such agency if the lessee makes an irrevocable election not to claim depreciation or an investment credit with respect to such facilities and the lessee has no option to purchase the facilities other than at fair market value.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.038616205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106093772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019160228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013954398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013826621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005163981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001586139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001543668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001109483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.52414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.5711E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
72.934
Magnitude:
69
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Barbara Boxer
This bill is a critical step needed to help provide the most efficient transportation network possible to these vital ports. The Alameda Transportation Corridor project will create a transportation system of truly national significance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.895
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0169984196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0065545595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024350578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008697503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002761862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001656714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001392585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.85321E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.58613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.25057E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.69968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.816
Magnitude:
34
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Barbara Boxer
The Pacific rim is the largest and fastest growing market in the global economy. U.S.-Pacific rim trade is expected to double in the next 15 to 20 years. In the Los Angeles region alone, more than 900 Asian and other Pacific rim firms employ more than 63,000 workers in local operations. More than 200,000 regional jobs are supported by the movement of goods through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. They are critical components of our national economy. In fact, 25 percent of all U.S. waterborne international trade moves through the ports representing $116 billion in trade each year.
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
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0151277884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0126189916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024566029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023415178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010608139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004670474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003042705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002200176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001958696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001438182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
86.421
Magnitude:
97
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Barbara Boxer
The ports have joined forces on a $4 billion, 2,000-acre terminal expansion program. Completion of the program will result in a dramatic expansion between the ports' cities and the Pacific rim. The value of that trade is estimated to reach $253 billion by the year 2010. Employment linked to this trade is also expected to grow from 2.5 million to 5.7 million jobs. Further, the growing trade will generate nearly $20 billion in additional Federal revenue by 2010.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0353868294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051628718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044954009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041375941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004688401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.99466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.57892E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.88314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.7059E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9174E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1028E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
80.01
Magnitude:
71
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Barbara Boxer
The United States spends nearly $1 trillion a year -- 17 percent of our gross domestic product -- on transportation services. A 1-percent improvement in the overall efficiency of our transportation system would translate into nearly $100 billion in savings across the economy within a decade. Meanwhile, half of our Nation's ports face growing congestion. Adequate access to our ports, which handled 450 billion dollars' worth of commerce in 1990, is a national priority. Total port commerce is expected to triple over the next three decades.
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)
0.36772
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.330816675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1530489186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0520036963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.039956969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0114823284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0102242506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0079315891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006959482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000654327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005134791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.20367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
95.308
Magnitude:
81
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Barbara Boxer
Mr. President, I hope our colleagues will support this legislation that is critical to our national efforts to complete as a nation in the global marketplace. To be successful we must modernize, and we must have the most efficient tools as possible to promote jobs prosperity across our country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1937063411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0548152602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0303360692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0199620597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014360548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001424116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001380735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001195905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.49804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.24772E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
52.036
Magnitude:
49
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
28.94
Magnitude:
49
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, today Senator Boxer and I introduce legislation that will allow for the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority to issue tax-free bonds to help construct the Alameda corridor, probably the most important transportation project currently under consideration anywhere in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0163425269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022005577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0017044047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010744254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009436813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002341182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001133957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.77154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.71684E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.39288E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.63175E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.641
Magnitude:
59
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dianne Feinstein
The Alameda corridor is a $1.8 billion project that will allow the San Pedro Bay Ports -- Los Angeles and Long Beach -- to expand and grow well into the 21st century. The project, in the years ahead, will require a Federal authorization of $700 million, the necessary Federal commitment. The ports have committed well over $400 million to purchase railroad rights-of-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)
2.3979
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.006860921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031709733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001063695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007833223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005304064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000123066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.75069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.1027E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5801E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4203E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
92.025
Magnitude:
118
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dianne Feinstein
But, initial construction will be funded by the issuance of bonds, and that is why this bill is so vital. Tax-free bonds can currently be issued for construction of harbor and port facilities, but under current law, the corridor would not apply since the major distribution center is 20 miles inland from the port. This legislation would extend the ability to issue tax-free bonds for transportation facilities, which would include trackage and rail facilities, if 80 percent of the cargo transported on the tracks is to and from the port, which is otherwise eligible for the issuance of tax-free bonds. Additionally, the facility must be publicly owned. This bill will reduce the cost of the corridor's construction by approximately $200 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0019400135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012532134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010641565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009522098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003894891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.55421E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.16903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.2009E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9524E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.7847E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2974E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
95.45
Magnitude:
50
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Dianne Feinstein
Currently, to handle the cargo going in and out of the ports, according to the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, the San Pedro Bay ports now generate approximately 20,000 truck trips and 29 train movements per day. By the year 2020, truck traffic is projected to increase to 49,000 daily trips and 97 daily train movements.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0146862396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0081630642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030684867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029763123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001625194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001216196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.66302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.39109E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.09817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.58058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.05761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.689
Magnitude:
55
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dianne Feinstein
Today, three railroads on three separate tracks serve the San Pedro Bay Ports, with 90 miles of track and over 200 grade crossings between the ports and inland cargo dispersal sites. Santa Fe's railroad alone has 92 crossings within a 20-mile span. Trucks carrying goods from the ports to dispersal sites farther inland face numerous stops and traffic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0827070908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.048787432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027599441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015524638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011440747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004338595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001313159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001168241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.61716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.25239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0909E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
54.97
Magnitude:
22
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
22.312
Magnitude:
22
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dianne Feinstein
With the projected increase in trade and cargo transport needs, the current transportation system will simply be inadequate to handle future demands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.3498514416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0539470348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0139330034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0104683335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074273019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0049293954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017778517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011682136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005356897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.86354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.25351E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.905
Magnitude:
46
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
The Alameda corridor project would consolidate the existing railways into a single corridor that would be depressed, and all crossing streets would bridge over the top. This would avoid the terrible delays as a result of the grade crossings. The corridor would also accommodate truck traffic.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0178312606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0144883103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045727873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011843083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009193926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005048588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002605569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000157086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.85617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.63333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.079E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
94.403
Magnitude:
12
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
Make no mistake, the Alameda corridor is a project of national significance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.8242086507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1561575336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0778446032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0115077361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.01090062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004101593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003212431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001481369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.2516E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.069E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.043E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
81.602
Magnitude:
97
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Dianne Feinstein
The benefit of constructing the corridor will go far beyond the Los Angeles region, and well beyond the California borders. Every State in this Nation is impacted by the trade along the Pacific rim, and thus by the activities of Pacific ports. Trucks and trains must move the goods out of the ports. Workers must unload the goods from ships, put them on trains or trucks, and then once they arrive at a destination, more workers must unload these goods, before they are delivered to their final stop. Trade creates jobs in every sector of the economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1113096601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061530372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049119401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012968756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004963549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002658724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002400056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.84924E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.20142E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.316E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
84.036
Magnitude:
5
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dianne Feinstein
Put simply, trade means jobs.
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
0.4697071854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1035040477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0255270599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0251248828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.017595751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000777586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006693157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.28061E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.0244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.05858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.5806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
82.158
Magnitude:
46
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Dianne Feinstein
All of the Nation's coastal States understand the importance of trade, seagoing trade in particular. In 1992, the last year for which statistics are available, this Nation exported 1.58.4 billion dollar's worth of goods through its seaports, and imported $293.1 billion of goods through the same ports of entry.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
4.0254287422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0883243163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0374536496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0246990414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0132246743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009992525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009652716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000620589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.59625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.49234E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
58.805
Magnitude:
38
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
23.793
Magnitude:
38
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dianne Feinstein
The San Pedro Bay ports are the busiest containerport facility in the world. Combined, 109 billion dollar's worth of cargo moved through the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. Trade on the Pacific rim is only expected to grow.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0036408474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015641668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010138506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000907002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006261886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001090563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.97879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.84583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.04183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.187E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
78.74
Magnitude:
27
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dianne Feinstein
We must be able to support the projected growth in international commerce, and the development of the Alameda corridor will help us insure that we do so.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.013777439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027410875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014282247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009717137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005095736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004888186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000285603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.60627E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.96419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.18637E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.08456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
95.795
Magnitude:
37
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
J. Bennett Johnston
Mr. President, at the request of the Department of Energy, I send to the desk a bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to manage the strategic petroleum reserve more effectively and for other purposes.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.748
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0125092993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0109906636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075533986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054789285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034140885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007349385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005084993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000468816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003512194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.65711E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.28293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
47.928
Magnitude:
69
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
J. Bennett Johnston
I ask unanimous consent that the bill, the communication, and a sectional analysis prepared by the Department of Energy by printed in the Record.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1269590575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0553044782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0180917312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0136644114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038500726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029288711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0018031535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012281484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0009709976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001485507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.79997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
53.978
Magnitude:
86
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Housing
Score:
20.463
Magnitude:
86
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I am joined today by my colleagues, Senators Inouye, McCain, and Bennett, to introduce a bill of great importance to the Ute Indians, a native population of my home State of Utah.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
70.253
Magnitude:
52
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Orrin Hatch
This legislation will restore the tax status of the Ute mixed blood Indians with regard to proceeds received from a trust created by the Federal Government as agreed in a settlement between the Federal Government and the tribe in 1954.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
91.514
Magnitude:
48
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Orrin Hatch
Until recently, the Federal Government has respected the intent of Congress to exempt this income from Federal and State taxation. However, in a recent tenth circuit decision the court construed the intent of Congress as allowing the tax exemption on the settlement proceeds to lapse. This bill is necessary to clarify the legislative intent of Congress and reinstate the exemption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
69.453
Magnitude:
88
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Orrin Hatch
In my view, it was the intent of Congress in the 1954 settlement to exempt from Federal and State taxation the income derived from the assets held in continued trust by the Federal Government for, and paid to, the mixed blood Ute Indians. This has been the law for nearly four decades and should remain the law.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
43.072
Magnitude:
68
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
37.557
Magnitude:
68
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Orrin Hatch
Historically, with regard to all settlements between the Federal Government and numerous Indian nations, the proceeds from settlements have been exempt from Federal and State taxation. The mixed blood Ute Indians have been singled out and treated differently since the tenth circuit's decision. This bill clarifies the 1954 settlement and simply restores the tax status of the mixed blood members of the tribe.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Orrin Hatch
I believe all of my Senate colleagues will recognize this legislation as both fair and necessary. I am pleased to have the support of the chairman and ranking Republican member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee as well as my Utah colleague, Senator Bennett. I urge all Senators to help us clarify this exemption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Don Nickles
Mr. President, I am pleased today to introduce legislation on behalf of myself and Senator Boren to allow the Mountain Park Conservancy District in Oklahoma to prepay, or refinance, its obligation to the Bureau of Reclamation for the Mountain Park project. This prepayment will be equal to the fair market value of the district's debt, and is necessary to prevent a possible default by the district on their obligation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Don Nickles
To provide some background on this issue, Mr. President, the Mountain Park Master Conservancy District was formed by the Oklahoma communities of Altus, Frederick, and Snyder in the early 1970's. The district contracted with the Bureau of Reclamation for construction of the Mountain Park project in response to projections that the local population would increase significantly in the future and that additional water supply would be needed. Unfortunately, such population growth never developed, creating a very difficult financial situation for the district and the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.157
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Don Nickles
Later this year, one of the municipalities obligated to the district may default on its loan payment to the district. Such a default would, in turn, likely cause the district to default on its obligation to the Bureau.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Don Nickles
Since 1992, the district has worked with the Oklahoma congressional delegation to obtain relief from the financial burden caused by its obligation to repay the water supply costs associated with the Mountain Park project. The district has requested that they be allowed to purchase or prepay this obligation by making a one-time payment to the United States of the fair market value of such repayment obligation as of the date of such prepayment. Similar transactions have been allowed in the past in connection with not only certain Bureau projects, but those of other Federal agencies, as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.704
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Don Nickles
During the 102d Congress, legislation I introduced to help the district was consolidated into the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 and enacted as Public Law 102-575. As finally approved, however, Public Law 102-575 placed more stringent requirements on the district than those historically required by OMB in that it placed a cap on the discount factor which could be used in determining the discounted present value of the district's obligation, limiting the discount factor to a rate consisting of the current market yield on Treasury securities of comparable maturities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Don Nickles
Following an analysis of this legislation, the Bureau's own financial adviser recently noted, "[b]ecause the legislation prohibits the Secretary from basing the interest rate of discount factor on third party and open market factors a market value for the obligation cannot be established." Thus, Public Law 102-575 essentially prohibits the Secretary from accepting a prepayment in an amount equal to the fair market value of the district's obligation.
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
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.2
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Don Nickles
Public Law 102-575 also directed the Secretary to offer a revised schedule of payments to the district not later than 12 months following its enactment. Since January 1994, when the Secretary's offer was received, the district has been working with the Bureau to find an answer to the cities' financial problems. These discussions resulted in a request by the district for legislation to modify the language in Public Law 102-575 and allow the Secretary to accept a payment equal to the fair market value of this obligation. In addition, the district has proposed that a portion project's water supply be reallocated for environmental purposes to further reduce their municipal water supply repayment obligation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Don Nickles
It is urgent that Congress enact this legislation this year, Mr. President. The Mountain Park Conservancy District is acting in a responsible manner to solve this financial problem while protecting the interest of the Federal Government, and I believe we should accommodate that effort in a timely manner. I have spoken with the chairman of the Senate authorizing subcommittee, Senator Bradley, and he has assured me that he will cooperate to move this legislation as soon as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
David L. Boren
Mr. President, I introduce with Senator Nickles a bill to restructure the debt owed by the Mountain Park Conservancy District to the Federal Government. Several years ago, Congress passed legislation allowing the Mountain Park District to restructure debt owed to the Bureau of Reclamation. Unfortunately, the legislation that passed did not give the district the desired relief.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
David L. Boren
Today, the communities of the district are faced with a tough choice. Either default on the loan to the Federal Government or face bankruptcy. Neither of these choices will benefit the community nor the Federal Treasury.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.311
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
David L. Boren
Both the House and Senate have recognized the need to provide relief to the district and protect the financial investment made by the Bureau of Reclamation. Congressional action is needed this year to modify the original legislation and prevent default by the district.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
David L. Boren
I would have preferred to solve this problem on the Energy and Water appropriations bill, as it is most likely guaranteed of passing both the House and Senate this year. However, I do understand the reluctance to approve authorizing legislation on an appropriations bill. I would like to thank Senator Bradley for his pledge to work out a solution in the Energy Committee and his Subcommittee on Water and Power as soon as possible. I also appreciate his understanding of the urgency of this matter and his commitment to work together and pass a solution before Congress adjourns for the year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I introduce a bill to establish an independent nuclear safety board. The function of this board will be to conduct impartial investigations of events which threaten human health and safety at Nuclear Regulatory Commission [NRC] licensed facilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
I introduce this measure, not to replace the NRC, but because I have continuing questions about the NRC's ability to both regulate the nuclear industry and simultaneously ensure that the public's health, safety and welfare predominates. I originally introduced this legislation in 1987 during the 100th Congress, and it passed the Senate as part of an overall reorganization of the NRC. I reintroduced it during the 101st Congress and again during the 102d Congress as an amendment to S. 2166, the national energy strategy legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
The need to establish an independent safety board first became clear to me in 1983 when an accident occurred at the Salem nuclear generating plant in New Jersey, one of the largest operating nuclear facilities in the country. The complex-owned and operated by Public Service Electric and Gas, is located just across the Delaware River from my home town of Wilmington. The subsequent handling of the accident by the NRC raised several concerns regarding its ability to safeguard the public.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
In 1983, a so-called fail-safe mechanism -- Salem I's automatic shutdown system -- failed. In fact, there were two failures over a 4-day period. What made the situation worse, to me and many others, was that the NRC seemed unwilling to require improvements in the plant and allowed for a restart with no assurances that the plant was safe. After pressure was placed on the NRC, it took another look at the situation and eventually fined the utility $850,000, at the time the largest fine ever handed down. Since operations began at Salem over 17 years ago, the utility has been fined for violations 10 times. And even more important, in my view, is the fact that in the case of more than 20 NRC findings of violations at Salem, the utility was not fined at all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.879
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
Among those violations that went unfined, was the November 1991 explosion of the Salem II steam turbine. The explosion, which resulted in a fire that caused $75 million in containment and damage costs at the plant, and which the NRC concluded was caused in most part by involved personnel error, insufficient preventative maintenance and inadequate surveillance, did not result in any fine whatsoever for the utility. One factor in determining that a fine should not be imposed, according to the NRC, was the fact that the utility reported the accident to the NRC.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.02165
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the latest in a long list of incidents at Salem occurred in April of this year. The sequence of events I will briefly summarize would seem almost comical if the potential for life- threatening consequences were not so serious.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
The problem that initiated the incident itself would have been considered minor, river grasses that clogged cooling water intake valves. It was also a problem that was well known to the utility's management months before and could have been easily rectified if the management had made the needed modifications to the plant. However, it was never properly addressed and workers at the plant, for some time, had been addressing it by manually hosing off the circulating filter screens. The hosing was not sufficient to stop the clogging and a decrease in the quantity of water entering the plant occurred. If the workers at the plant had simply let the reactor trip, the plant would have shutdown. That did not happen. In an effort to keep the plant operational, workers started a chain of events full of operational and mechanical errors which could only be described as a serious breakdown in Salem operations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
-0.502
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Joe Biden
The day after the incident occurred, the NRC sent an augmented inspection team [AIT] to investigate. While investigating, the team discovered a hydrogen and nitrogen gas bubble in the reactor vessel head. The operator had ignored the indicator that showed there was water displacement in the reactor and the equipment had not even been checked.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
After the April 7 incident, I wrote to NRC Chairman Ivan Selin on two separate occasions. In these letters, I asked the NRC to thoroughly review all aspects of Salem's operations and to provide assurances that much needed management improvements were already in place before granting a restart at the Salem I facility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
Mr. President, despite my concerns and requests, a little over a month after this incident occurred, Salem I was granted permission by the NRC to restart the facility. When justifying their reason for permitting the restart, the NRC concluded that "near-term and long- term actions initiated by the licensee appear to be sufficient to cause improvement if management maintains their commitment of the program." Unfortunately, those same commitments have been made over and over again by the utility. Just last year, in a May 13 letter to the NRC, PSE&G acknowledged weaknesses in management and the need to take corrective action. According to the NRC "a state of denial existed previously." Yet, in 1991, the operator provided the NRC with assurances that management deficiencies would be corrected. And in 1989, when I visited the plant, the same assurances, with equal fervor and enthusiasm, were given to me.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.54654
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.45225
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Joe Biden
Mr. President, what concerns me most is that a state of denial may still exist, and if history is any guide, we have no reason to believe that the operator has truly resolved its problems. In fact, just 1 month before the April 7 incidence, the NRC had fined Salem $50,000 for maintenance violations blaming "continued demonstrated weaknesses" of the plant's management.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.856
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
At what point does the NRC say: "We're not going to let you fool us again?" When public safety and health has been compromised? At that point it is too late to take corrective action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.118
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
After the NRC granted permission to restart Salem, my staff and I met with Chairman Selin. While concurring with my observations of repeated and continuous problems at the plant, Chairman Selin nonetheless supported the NRC staff recommendation to allow the restart. As I told the Chairman, experience offers little hope that the promises made this time will be followed any better than in the past.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.864
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Mr. President, serious problems at nuclear powerplants and insufficient regulatory scrutiny by the NRC are not limited to the Salem facility. One example involves the Millstone plant in Connecticut and an incident that took place there in August 1993, an incident that an NRC official later declared had the potential to be another Three Mile Island.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.409
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
The problem began when a leak occurred in a safety valve at the facility. Instead of temporarily shutting the plant down to replace the valve, the operator continued to keep the plant running while repairing the valve. The repair consisted of drilling holes in the valves and pouring in a sealant to stop the leak.
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
-0.71
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
This method of drilling was used more than 30 times over a period of 73 days. Finally, so much stress had been placed on the bolts holding the valve that one of the bolts broke. The plant was finally shutdown and the valve fixed properly.
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
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
The NRC was aware of the leaky valve from the beginning and allowed the operators at Millstone to use this very rudimentary repair method. In fact, an NRC investigator was stationed at the facility during that period. At the time of the incident, the NRC severely underplayed the seriousness of the situation. Only later was the public informed of the real dangers that could have resulted from such handling by the operator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
-0.751
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
Mr. President, questionable NRC practices such as those that have occurred at Salem and Millstone must be corrected. The public has a right to demand and expect only the highest of standards from a regulatory agency where safety should be of utmost singular importance. That level of strict oversight has not been present and will not be, in my view, if the NRC continues to investigate its own regulatory failings. That is the underlying conflict the independent safety board seeks to resolve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
By establishing an independent body to conduct accident investigations at nuclear powerplants, there will be a much greater assurance that all facts and circumstances surrounding an incident and its subsequent investigation are not hidden from public view. Most critically, the inherent conflict of NRC staff investigating accidents which exhaustive NRC oversight might have precluded is removed through outside independent investigation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
Other shortfalls of current investigatory practices are also addressed in my bill. The causes and contributing factors to accidents will be reviewed by experienced, not first-time, investigators. Those who do the investigating will be in a position to assure that the Board's recommendations are answered by the NRC. As practices stand now, accident investigators are returned to their normal duties and are not in a good position to assure that their recommendations are ever addressed or result in changes in nuclear plants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
-0.286
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
The Board will have only limited financial and staff resources. It will be impossible for the Board called for in my legislation to become a mini-NRC. The Board will have broad authority to investigate what it deems important, but the limited resources will force it to focus on the highest priority accidents or concerns.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Again Mr. President, it is my belief that an Independent Nuclear Safety Board will dramatically improve the NRC's regulatory accountability. The public should not have to live in an environment where questionable regulatory and enforcement methods can and do lead to serious safety risks. The Federal Government has the responsibility to do all it can to eliminate such risks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent that a brief summary and the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Slade Gorton
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation entitled "The Social Security Trust Fund Protection Act of 1994." It is legislation that will protect the Social Security trust fund from the greedy hands of a Government looking for any way possible to raise revenue. It is a hands-off Social Security bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Slade Gorton
In the early 1980's, Social Security was on the brink of bankruptcy. The promise of a secure retirement was in jeopardy and people lost confidence in the system. It was only the quick action of Congress that saved it. Now it is solvent well into the future.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Slade Gorton
As part of that bailout, Congress made a deal with seniors. We said that in return for taxing up to 50 percent of their Social Security benefits, we would help ensure the integrity of the trust fund by placing those revenues back into the Social Security system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Slade Gorton
It was a commitment we made -- a promise we are beholden to honor. Revenues raised from the taxation of Social Security benefits were to strengthen, or fortify, the Social Security trust fund.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Slade Gorton
Last year's tax bill, however, reneged on that deal. The tax bill included a massive tax hike on Social Security benefits, raising the taxable portion from 50 percent to 85 percent. I vehemently opposed that tax hike and actively worked to strip it from the bill. In fact, I voted for five separate amendments, both in the Budget Committee and on the Senate floor, to eliminate this onerous tax. Unfortunately, we failed, and the tax hike was signed into law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.6864
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Slade Gorton
Beyond my steadfast opposition to the tax hike, I was outraged by where the money was to be deposited. It was not, as we promised in the 1980's, placed back into the trust fund. Instead, it was diverted away to fund other Government programs. Congress broke its promise -- as if it never mattered -- and for the first time ever, revenues from the taxation of benefits are now used to fund other Government programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.353
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Slade Gorton
Mr. President, that is wrong. That was not part of the deal seniors made and seniors know it. It was simply a back door raid on the trust fund. I have been contacted by many seniors and other citizens of my home State of Washington about this issue. They believe that the Government should stick by its deal, and that Social Security money should stay in the Social Security system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Slade Gorton
I listened, and I agree. That is why I am introducing the Social Security Trust Fund Protection Act of 1994, to restore the deal Congress made.
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
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Slade Gorton
This legislation is simple. It creates a 60-vote budget point-of- order against any bill, amendment, or conference report that directs revenues derived from an increased tax on Social Security benefits away from the Social Security trust fund. It covers instances where the taxable portion of Social Security benefits is raised, and instances where the threshold levels are readjusted below the current levels. It covers revenues raised from Railroad Retirement tier I benefits in the same manner.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Slade Gorton
Its effects will be dependent on the type of underlying bill. For reconciliation bills, this point of order will combine with an already existing point of order to make it much more difficult to tax Social Security benefits at all. If additional revenues raised from a tax hike are placed into the trust fund, the reconciliation bill is subject to the existing point of order. If it places revenues anywhere else, it is subject to this new point of order. In essence, my bill makes it almost impossible, on a reconciliation bill, for Congress to take away more of a senior's Social Security checks through higher taxation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38946
VADER
0.787
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Slade Gorton
For all other types of bills, there is no current prohibition on placing new revenues into the trust fund. So my new point of order would simply mandate that any additional revenues raised from a tax hike be placed back into the trust fund.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Slade Gorton
Mr. President, I am outraged that Congress succeeded in raising the tax on Social Security benefits, and am dismayed that the Government uses that money to fund other Government programs. And I am worried that since this tax increase and revenue diversion slipped through once, it could happen again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Slade Gorton
Congress may soon decide that it needs more revenues and may once again look into the pockets of seniors to get that revenue. My bill will make Social Security off limits in the future. It will eliminate the incentive to tax Social Security benefits to fund other Government programs. No longer will Social Security be considered a cash cow, providing vast amounts of money to fund Government programs. It means that if Congress ever passes another tax hike on Social Security benefits, seniors will know that the money has to be used only to further strengthen the system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Slade Gorton
I listened to the concerns of the people of Washington State on this matter, and I am responding. I am introducing legislation designed to protect the Social Security trust fund in the future, and encourage my colleagues to join this fight with me and cosponsor the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Slade Gorton
Mr. President, I ask that a letter from the Seniors Coalition in support of this bill appear in the Record.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Chuck Robb
Mr. President, I introduce a bill to prevent a serious injustice from occurring, and to ask that my Senate colleagues join me as cosponsors of an important piece of legislation. This measure, the Federal Retirees Fairness Act, will guarantee fair treatment for military and Federal retirees who had their retirement benefits improperly taxed by States and are now seeking recompense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Chuck Robb
In 1991, the Supreme Court ruled in Davis versus Michigan that States cannot tax the retirement benefits of military and Federal retirees differently than State retirees. In some instances, States compelled to discontinue this practice have begun to issue refunds to the retirees for the improperly collected State income taxes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Chuck Robb
This legislation will ensure that these retirees do not pay Federal taxes a second time on their retirement benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.651
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Chuck Robb
When these retirement benefits were initially received by the retirees, they were properly taxed by the Federal Government. State income taxes were also collected on the benefits, albeit improperly. Some retirees deducted from their Federal taxes the amount of State tax they paid on their benefits. Many others took the standard deduction and did not deduct the amount of State tax.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Robb
With State refunds forthcoming, those retirees who took the Federal standard deduction face the very real possibility of being taxed again on the same income. Should the IRS consider the refund as original income, these standard deduction filers would be forced to pay tax a second time on their retirement benefits. I think all my colleagues will agree that this is entirely unfair and should be prevented.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.068
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Chuck Robb
This bill will do just that by spelling out clearly that these refunds shall be exempt from Federal taxation. Adoption of this legislation will ensure that Federal and military retirees, in several States across the Nation, will not be subjected to double taxation on their retirement benefits by the Federal Government.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chuck Robb
I fully understand that this measure could create a slight windfall for retirees who filed itemized returns and deducted from their Federal taxes the amount of State tax paid on their benefits. However, since these benefits have been subject to Federal tax once, it is important to note that the only interest the Federal Government has in these refunds is in recouping the amounts which retirees deducted from Federal taxes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Robb
Considering the demographics involved in this matter and the fact that a majority of retirees were likely better off taking the standard deduction, it is very reasonable to assume that the number of filers who itemized is quite small. Consequently, the amount of foregone Federal revenues could also be quite small, meaning that the cost to the IRS of collecting that tax may very well exceed the benefits to the Federal Government.
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
0.8
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Chuck Robb
Mr. President, this bill is ultimately about fairness. Should a Federal or military retiree, who, in a very real sense, was forced to make a multiyear, interest-free loan to the State, be subjected to a double tax by the Federal Government? I think not, and I would argue that this body does not either. I respectfully request that my colleagues stand up for fairness for our Nation's Federal and military retirees and cosponsor this worthwhile legislation.
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
-0.475
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I introduce a bill to reauthorize programs within the Economic Development Administration. It is with great pleasure that I am joined by my colleagues, Senators Durenberger, Mitchell, Mathews, Cohen, Pryor, Bingaman, Boxer, Moynihan, and Dorgan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Max Baucus
Mr. President, programs under the jurisdiction of the Economic Development Administration have not been reauthorized for more than a decade. Despite the uncertainty and instability this has created, EDA has become the cornerstone for efforts to strengthen and diversify the economies of our Nation's communities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.404
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Max Baucus
Since its inception in 1965, the EDA has established an impressive track record of helping communities to help themselves. These bootstrap efforts have allowed communities to meet economic challenges in a variety of ways -- making public works improvements to attract new businesses and provide technical assistance and planning grants that allow a community to plan for their future, for example.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
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
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Max Baucus
In just three words, I can tell you why I've become a strong believer in EDA: Libby, Havre, and Poplar. These words may not mean much to people in this town. But, to me, they are communities -- they are people -- they are names, faces, families, and Montanans -- that I care deeply about. Unfortunately, each of these communities has experienced hard economic times.
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
0.53
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
Libby, for instance, is a timber dependent community in Montana's northwest corner. The timber mill that is Libby's largest employer recently changed hands and cut its workforce by half, costing about 300 jobs.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Max Baucus
At the other end of the State, on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, lies Poplar. In the face of Poplar's historically high unemployment, A & S Tribal Industries became a success story. Most recently, this firm delivered vital supplies to our forces in Operation Desert Storm. As a tribal run defense procurement contractor, A & S developed into Montana's largest manufacturer. But the end of the Cold War has meant the loss of almost 400 jobs at A & S.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Max Baucus
And, finally, there's Havre. Located along the old Great Northern line, Havre is primarily a railroad town. In 1992, we were all shocked to learn that the Burlington Northern Railroad planned to shut the doors on its machine shop, costing Havre 300 jobs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
They say that tough times never last, but tough people do. I know this applies to folks in Libby, Poplar, and Havre and economically troubled communities all across America. With hard work and a strong spirit, these communities are fighting to rebuild their economic base -- to bring jobs back. And, in each case, EDA has been there; not offering a handout; but, rather a helping hand by empowering people to help themselves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.851
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Max Baucus
Havre is an excellent example. With the help of EDA's revolving loan fund, strong community teamwork attracted a new manufacturing business. There is an excellent chance that this new business will ultimately employ more than the 300 people thrown out of work by the BN shutdown.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Max Baucus
EDA has also been instrumental in responding to and assisting areas affected by natural disasters. In Florida and Louisiana, EDA was there to help businesses affected by the devastation of Hurricane Andrew. And EDA is still working with those areas of the Midwest devastated by the disastrous floods of 1993.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.906
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Max Baucus
The programs within the EDA have become even more critical to Congress' efforts to alleviate and address job losses due to the closure and realignment of military bases around the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.644
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Max Baucus
The EDA's programs are effective tools that are used on the local level -- working hand-in-hand with local governments and businesses to develop future economic investment strategies. By acting as a catalyst, economic development funds are used to attract significant private contributions and support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
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
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Max Baucus
Despite efforts to dismantle EDA, the agency has matured in its approach to local economic development efforts. But the lack of authorization has not allowed Congress to make necessary changes to the statute and mission of EDA. As with any program, there are some areas that are working well and other areas that need to be refined. The lack of authorization has left some aspects of EDA's programs outdated or unnecessary. That is why I am introducing this bill today -- a bill to streamline and advance EDA's successful programs.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Max Baucus
The bill starts with the basic strengths of EDA and improves its process for delivering assistance to areas that are economically distressed. It streamlines the grant application and review process while also requiring that applicants prove the economic distress of their area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Max Baucus
The bill calls for a greater role for EDA to coordinate the efforts of various agencies that have economic development programs to reduce duplication and promote cooperation among those agencies.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.6
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Max Baucus
It is my intention to act quickly on this legislation and I encourage my colleagues to take a look at this bill.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
Mr. President, our country is faced with many challenges. Many of our communities are in economic transition and we need to strengthen and diversify the economies of those communities. We need to reauthorize EDA. It is high time that we recognize the important role that EDA plays in the future of this country. And ask unanimous consent that the full text of my bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Warner
Mr. President, I am rising today to introduce legislation that would establish a Presidential Commission to examine the roles and missions of the U.S. intelligence community.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John Warner
It was not too many years ago, Mr. President, that there was a solid consensus in Congress in support of the intelligence budget and our intelligence agencies. During the decade of the 1980's, for example, the intelligence authorization bill was so noncontroversial that it was often passed during a late night session on a voice vote without debate or amendment. That era is now gone, and the intelligence authorization bill seems to attract more debate and discussion every year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Warner
I anticipate that this year the Senate will establish a new record for the length of time that it debates the intelligence authorization bill. We will consider counterintelligence legislation in connection with the intelligence bill this year; we will probably face amendments aimed at cutting the intelligence budget, as we have each of the last few years; and the Senate may revisit the issue of declassifying the intelligence budget totals. Some Senators have indicated they may seek to convene the Senate in executive session to debate classified programs. That is a procedure I always support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Warner
As my colleagues are aware, the Department of Defense has been the subject of extensive reviews in recent years. The Bottom-Up Review being the most recent. In 1986, both Houses of Congress overwhelmingly approved the Goldwater-Nichols Act, which strengthened the Unified Combatant Commands and the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A Presidential commission has been established to review the roles and mission of our Armed Forces. These have been very productive and necessary steps, and I believe that a comparable review of the intelligence community is now, timely. Such a review, I predict, will result in the strengthening of the Nation's intelligence.
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
0.949
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
John Warner
The bill that I am introducing today, together with Senator Graham of Florida, chairman of the Intelligence Committee, is intended to provide a thorough and fully independent review of the organization and mission of the intelligence community. While the Jacobs' panel looked at part of our intelligence structure, and made a valuable contribution, this proposed commission would be the first fully independent review of the roles and missions of the entire intelligence community since the establishment of the CIA in 1947.
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)
3.43399
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
John Warner
Our bill has a number of important features.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
John Warner
First, the Commission would be composed of four Members of Congress appointed by our leadership in consultation with the chairman and vice chairman of the Intelligence Committee as well as seven individuals from the private sector appointed by the President. In order to ensure an independent perspective, we have stipulated in the bill that the members of the Commission shall not have previously held leadership positions in the intelligence community.
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)
3.29584
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.6
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Warner
Second, we have provided funds so that the Commission can have a clearance staff to handle classified material, and will therefore not need to depend on intelligence community officials for information and analysis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.8
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Warner
Third, we have provided the Commission the time necessary to do a thorough and detailed study. Its report would not be due until December 1996.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Warner
Finally, I think it is important for my colleagues to understand that our bill tasks the Commission with reviewing the full range of issues that have arisen with regard to the intelligence community in recent years. For example, under our bill, the Commission would be charged with reviewing the budgets of the intelligence community as well as their roles and missions; the role of economic intelligence would be addressed, as would the issue of declassifying the intelligence budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Warner
I want the record to reflect the fact that this bill was a collaborative effort involving myself, Senator DeConcini, and Senator Graham of Florida. Over the last couple of months, I have been publicly outspoken regarding the need for a Presidential Commission, and on May 19 I wrote the President urging his support for such a Commission. But my initial idea had been to have a Presidential Commission that would have focused primarily on the CIA and its relations with other organizations. Senator Graham at that point approached me expressing support for a Presidential Commission, suggesting however that its purview be expanded to include the entire intelligence community. Senator Graham and our distinguished chairman, Senator DeConcini, both had ideas for topics the Commission should consider that have been incorporated in this bill. So my colleagues from Florida and Arizona are not only cosponsors, but coauthors of this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
John Warner
I strongly believe that the world is a more complex and difficult place in many respects than it was during the cold war. There is no doubt in my mind that an independent Commission will validate the continued need for clandestine human and technical intelligence collection to support U.S. national security interests. Nevertheless, the Commission may very well recommend changes that eliminate waste or duplication and increase the performance and effectiveness of the intelligence community. We need an independent review at this time, to scrub the existing structure and provide both the Congress and the public with assurances that the intelligence organization and activities we support are consistent with our great Nation's values, budgets, and interests. I have no doubt that the intelligence community will pass this test and emerge with renewed public and congressional support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46341
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46341
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.97538
VADER
0.981
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
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
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
John Warner
I hope that my colleagues, the administration and the public will review the bill and comment on it so that we can make any needed changes or improvement prior to the time the intelligence authorization bill comes to the floor of the Senate. It would be my intention, and I know that of our distinguished chairman and the distinguished Senator from Florida, to offer this bill as an amendment to the intelligence authorization bill at that time.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Warner
Mr. President, in closing, I ask unanimous consent that a letter I wrote to the President on this topic last month be included in the Record.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senators Warner and DeConcini in introducing legislation to establish a blue ribbon commission on the roles and capabilities of the United States intelligence community.
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)
2.70805
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Graham
The purpose of this Commission is to commence an analysis of the missions, roles, functions, and relationships of the intelligence community and its responsiveness to consumers' needs, based on the post-cold war environment.
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)
0.61904
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.1
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
With the collapse of the Soviet Eastern bloc we face a dramatically changed world. Rather than one principle enemy, we now confront a world where regional instability presents a variety of threats.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.881
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Graham
As the world is changing, so must our approach to intelligence gathering. We must chart a new course. The Commission which we are today proposing will play a critical role in charting that new course.
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)
1.29928
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Graham
I believe, as my colleague and friend from Virginia has stated, this is the time to step back to take a long view and a fresh look at our intelligence priorities. Where changes are needed we need to make them. New thinking is required and nothing is sacrosanct. Most importantly in an environment of reduced resources we must match means to ends.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.88
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
Intelligence is critical to the security of our Nation and will remain so. As we reduce our defense spending the role of intelligence becomes even more critical. Good intelligence is invaluable, it can tell us where the next threat will arise and how we should best deploy resources to address it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
I am also well aware that recent events, such as the Ames spy case, have focused a critical light on the intelligence community and generated renewed concerns for an evaluation.
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
0.671
Very Positive
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
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Graham
Mr. President the time is right for a comprehensive review. I would like to highlight three issues which the commission will evaluate closely:
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
First, the roles and missions of the intelligence community in terms of providing support to its traditional customers -- the defense and foreign policy establishments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Graham
Second, whether intelligence efforts are prepared to address emergency needs -- such as increasingly sophisticated economic intelligence for new customers.
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)
0.58779
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
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
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Graham
Third, available requirements and resources -- both human and material -- are they properly watched and allocated within the intelligence community.
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
0.477
Positive
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
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Graham
A particular concern is whether the recruitment, training, and promotion policies of the intelligence community will achieve the human resources needed in a world in which human intelligence capabilities will be increasingly required.
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
0.735
Very Positive
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Graham
I am particularly concerned that at a time when I suspect that human intelligence, as distinct from technological means of gathering intelligence, will assume greater importance, particularly in places in the 60 emerging hot spots around the world, that we have the capability to recruit, train and lead our humans who will be providing that human intelligence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
The proposed Commission would consist of 11 members: 7 appointed by the President; one member each appointed by the Senate majority leader and minority leader; and one member each appointed by the Speaker of the House and the House minority leader.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Graham
This proposed Commission would ensure an independent evaluation with executive and legislative branch collaboration, to provide a review that could serve to strengthen the support and refine the management of these vital capabilities essential for our national security. The structure of this Commission will ensure its independence.
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
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bob Graham
I look forward to its creation and receiving its recommendations by December 31, 1996.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I appreciate this time and join my colleague from Virginia in looking forward to the creation and the receipt of the report of the Commission by December 31, 1996.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patty Murray
Mr. President, today I am proud to introduce the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Settlement Act.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Patty Murray
This legislation would codify an historic agreement recently reached between the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the United States. Since the Federal construction of the Grand Coulee Dam, the people of Washington State and the Nation have benefited greatly from the power produced from the waters of the Columbia. But few have sacrificed as much for these gains as the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, on whose land the Grand Coulee Dam was built. This bill would resolve this inequity, settling the tribe's long- standing claims against the United States for compensation of the reservation lands taken for Grand Coulee Dam construction and operation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Patty Murray
In 1933, the Federal Power Commission granted a permit to develop the water resources at the site that is now the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington State. The dam was to be constructed under a Federal Power Act license, and the tribe was to receive annual payments for tribal lands taken and used for the production of power. The tribe testified before Congress, that their best lands would be lost and their ability to fish would be destroyed. The Secretary of the Interior, Harold Ickes, supported the tribes, affirming that they should be compensated according to the power produced by the dam.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Patty Murray
Even so, when the United States completed the dam and began producing electricity in 1942, the tribe received nothing for its contribution to the production of electricity.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.475
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patty Murray
The tribe then commenced to pursue its claim in the Federal courts. For almost 50 years -- nearly a generation -- the tribe filed claims litigation seeking compensation. The tribe first brought suit against the United States under the 1946 Indian Claims Commission Act for the taking of its property and the use of its lands. Finally, in 1992, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a previously dismissed claim, thereby opening the door for settlement negotiations between the tribe, the Justice Department, and the Bonneville Power Administration [BPA] to begin.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Patty Murray
The settlement agreement negotiated between the United States and the tribe is a fair, equitable and final settlement for tribal compensation claims. Over 6 months of negotiations, representatives of the Department of Justice, the Department of Interior, and the BPA agreed with the Colville Tribe on the Settlement Agreement represented by this act.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patty Murray
The purposes of this act are as follows. First, to approve and ratify the Settlement Agreement entered to by the United States and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington State. And second, to direct the BPA to carry out payment obligations under the Settlement Agreement.
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
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patty Murray
Under the Settlement Agreement, the United States has agreed to pay $53 million to the tribe as settlement for past unpaid annual charges. The BPA will pay the tribe an annual payment for the continued use of reservation lands. The first payment will be for $15.25 million and will be made by March 1, 1996. Additional payments will be subject to a formula set forth in the agreement. These payments will fluctuate according to the amount of power produced annually at the Grand Coulee Dam and BPA's average sale price for power.
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
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Patty Murray
Mr. President, The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation have contributed greatly to the success of my region of the country, and will continue to do so for many generations to come. It is time for the United States to recognize the contributions that have been made. Therefore, it is with conviction that I urge my colleagues to vote with me for passage of this act. Thank you.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Patty Murray
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of my statement be printed in the Record.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8