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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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Moderation
10 Speakers
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Speakers
Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 68 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
17%
Chris Dodd said 1264 words of a total of 7540 words.
17%
Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 69 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
17%
Ted Kennedy said 1247 words of a total of 7540 words.
17%
Ernest Hollings Ernest Hollings said 51 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
13%
Ernest Hollings said 991 words of a total of 7540 words.
14%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 41 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
10%
Joe Biden said 924 words of a total of 7540 words.
13%
Max Baucus Max Baucus said 59 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
15%
Max Baucus said 780 words of a total of 7540 words.
11%
Kit Bond Kit Bond said 36 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
9%
Kit Bond said 746 words of a total of 7540 words.
10%
John Breaux John Breaux said 36 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
9%
John Breaux said 651 words of a total of 7540 words.
9%
Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 22 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
6%
Orrin Hatch said 355 words of a total of 7540 words.
5%
Judd Gregg Judd Gregg said 22 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
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Judd Gregg said 355 words of a total of 7540 words.
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John Glenn John Glenn said 14 sentences of a total of 418 sentences.
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John Glenn said 227 words of a total of 7540 words.
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Full Transcript
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce legislation that would work a purely technical correction to extend the time period for a study currently being conducted in certain Federal courts.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.007212018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025331779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022022896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002702566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000194101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.82799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.55751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.81206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.8389E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7057E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.692E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
52.017
Magnitude:
30
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Orrin Hatch
The Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990 set up two programs to study various innovative programs in court management. One program involves so-called pilot courts, and the other involves what are referred to as demonstration districts. Those court programs were originally established for a 3-year period, with the studies to be conducted over a 4-year period and the resulting reports transmitted to Congress by December 31, 1995. The Rand Corp. has been carrying out the study of the pilot courts, while the Federal Judicial Center is conducting the study of the demonstration districts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1199155929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0743557932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0200791343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176349524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0148518084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017040131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017031991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003116227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.87809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.80875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5405E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.932
Magnitude:
90
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Orrin Hatch
Last year, the pilot court programs were extended for an additional year, and the Rand Corp. received a 1-year extension for its study of those courts. That extension was included in the Judicial Amendments Act of 1994. included for the demonstration districts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0651088543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0322309585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0312300952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0307510491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019912093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002849647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.57059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.1372E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6367E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.304E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
51.251
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.648
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Orrin Hatch
The legislation I am introducing would grant precisely the same 1- year extension for the demonstration districts as was granted for the pilot courts. That will make the two programs and their studies consistent so that the final reports can be directly compared. That was precisely the intent behind the identical deadlines that were established when the two study programs were set up. This legislation will restore that end. Also, the extension of the deadline will improve the study, since more cases will be complete and included in the study. Improving the reliability and consistency of the resulting reports can only help us improve the efficiency of our courts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2595682396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0670114474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0515953521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0155968679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045440273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002349466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002021217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001935148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001467405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.84787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.71841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.578
Magnitude:
109
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
23.428
Magnitude:
109
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Orrin Hatch
Finally, this 1-year extension will entail no additional costs since the demonstration districts are planning to continue the programs under study in any event. The extension of the deadline will not affect the budget or personnel of any Federal entity.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1255627954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0794917112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049028145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031579577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005575812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.47285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.62425E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4537E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0554E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.1098E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.611E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
24.252
Magnitude:
40
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Orrin Hatch
I also note that this purely technical bill has bipartisan support: Senators Biden, Grassley, and Heflin are original cosponsors.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.332001294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0387369422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0062308194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004235718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011013864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004674173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002969424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001456859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001057403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.7293E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 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
Moderation
Violence
0.048572864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0220165079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029818293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010632091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.57733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.60897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.46499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.70338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.1355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.464E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I rise to introduce the State and Local Government Interstate Waste Control Act of 1995. This bill will give our cities and States the authority they need to restrict imports of trash coming from other States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1219638158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0589045172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0349236623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0197047062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0167403225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007053784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002007422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001928403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001186417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001162503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0878E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
65.891
Magnitude:
46
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Max Baucus
Every year, the United States produces more than 200 million tons of municipal waste. Seven percent of this garbage -- 1 ton in 14 -- is sent to a landfill or incinerator in another State.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2656939672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0364255509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0254944171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0251608173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0037016242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026242571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010401373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007433542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002081199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001327045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.93319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.853
Magnitude:
24
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Max Baucus
Nearly every State is a seller or buyer in the municipal waste market. Forty-seven States export some garbage, and 44 import some garbage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.4467382561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1699586166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1635009656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0083735009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018474419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008169587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007233222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004124186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.93753E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
88.173
Magnitude:
25
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Max Baucus
When you think about it, trading garbage makes sense, especially for border towns. In Montana, for example, two towns have made arrangements to share landfills with western North Dakota towns. And some trash, from the Wyoming areas of Yellowstone Park, is disposed of in Montana.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8982762694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3525275504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.02693813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0266123941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0181738738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0113117399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0110204579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0107935979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00374017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000358138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.50745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Max Baucus
These arrangements save money for the communities involved. And shared regional landfills can be a policy that makes sense.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6161153782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0342514715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0242020222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0202897747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0162027733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016856106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001485404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00143453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.73296E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.26194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.93095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
62.361
Magnitude:
26
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
28.104
Magnitude:
26
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
The people of Montana, or any other State, should not be forced to take trash they do not want. The citizens of Miles City, for example, have been fighting to stop a proposed mega-landfill from taking out-of- State waste.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.719
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.5274288822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0463354489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0291324512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005373792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046240362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001677133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013108944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006985641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006394744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001008642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.53674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
70.773
Magnitude:
150
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Max Baucus
This idea would have brought entire coal trains full of garbage to dump on a small prairie town. These trains average 110 cars each. One hundred and ten open-roofed coal cars full of trash. Like prairie garbage schooners. It is an outrage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1197988633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0733150751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0196750058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172190383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0146775172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017175167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017132226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003061131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.73518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.83952E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5435E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
81.998
Magnitude:
23
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Max Baucus
Miles City, like all cities, should be able to decide whether it wants these trains. We should be able to control our own destiny. And we want the right to say "no." If we see landfill sharing as appropriate for our needs, fine. But we ought to be able to reject these arrangements when we don't like them. As Deborah Hanson of the Custer Resource Alliance put it a couple of years ago, "we want to guarantee that Montana will not become a dumping ground." It's that simple, Mr. President. No city or State should become a dumping ground simply because an exporting community does not have the will to take care of its own garbage.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.533
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0348650967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0302638247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0145738013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061158615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017111652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006983876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001600149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001241876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.31853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.998E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.78E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
47.833
Magnitude:
110
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Max Baucus
Today, however, we do not have that power. Neither local communities, nor Governor Racicot, nor the legislature can reject unwanted garbage imports. The Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down State laws aimed at restricting out-of-State garbage, because these laws violate the Constitution's interstate commerce protections. And that must change.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1209959039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.05845165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0113536902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094029529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047139198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032707259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008536766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002721929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.41533E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9892E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8028E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
56.778
Magnitude:
118
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
20.921
Magnitude:
118
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Max Baucus
We have held hearings and debated the issues. The Senate passed interstate waste bills in the 101st Congress, the 102d Congress, and again last Congress. It is time to put this issue behind us.
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
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0093868897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078653611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008916945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000766612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004408254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003450381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.77356E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.54844E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.6487E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.964E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.44E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.237
Magnitude:
33
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Max Baucus
If we build on the progress we made last year, we can pass a bill that becomes law. I believe that this bill strikes the right compromise to do just that. It is largely the same bill that the Senate and the House came close to agreeing on last year. We came within a fingernail's width of agreement last year, and it is time to finish the job.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0274035265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0237854721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.023249301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0060637292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016935555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016522756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006678817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.17776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.35091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.26265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9816E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
The bill resolves a problem that our States cannot solve without congressional action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.304
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0127956446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053648619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026837812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007912348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005436225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.99974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.38938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.99396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2422E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.439E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.43E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.105
Magnitude:
56
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
First, it allows every Governor to freeze future imports of garbage at the amount his or her State received in 1993.
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
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0466692087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041618561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028304492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017209188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001055217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002975181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.12903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.70056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.49811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8478E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.581E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
34.811
Magnitude:
101
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
34.546
Magnitude:
101
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Max Baucus
Second, it bans any new imports of municipal waste unless the community receiving the garbage specifically wants it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.045344932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0449525571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102295569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.005261839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010094617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006415409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001174963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001033715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.40553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.86499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
Third, it requires large exporting States to reduce their future exports. This will encourage recycling and other efforts to cut the amount of garbage we produce.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0459730392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0165674879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0150961292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0043331347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013991324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012230385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010265804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001304069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.61696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.76998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.5057E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
37.263
Magnitude:
123
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
And fourth, to ensure that no State becomes a dumping ground for any other State, the bill authorizes a Governor to limit imports from any single State.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0425844162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0324222812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077799043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003683503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002498805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015177196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005161219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000129864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.33525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.42614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.11578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
84.939
Magnitude:
51
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Max Baucus
Thus, this bill empowers States and communities. It lets them decide whether they want more out-of-State garbage. If the community wants new imports, it can enter a host community agreement subject to the approval of the Governor. The decision is up to the people at home.
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)
1.22378
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0390817644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0384147977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111376721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109805551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070825226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010569705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008928314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001766106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001153068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.49728E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.548E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.603
Magnitude:
69
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Max Baucus
In summary, Mr. President, this bill will give States the power to restrict trash imports. It will require exporting States to reduce their exports. And it will do all this without disrupting beneficial existing arrangements or creating incentives for illegal disposal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.503
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0425417762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0265301875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061629973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005853497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037637594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002066989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018353392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.96971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.82267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.93524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7743E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
45.966
Magnitude:
71
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
33.557
Magnitude:
71
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Max Baucus
Finally, and most important, it will give people in rural towns some say in their own lives and communities. Some control over their destiny.
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
0.265
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1556714764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1107353717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0488215126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0281644461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0052103744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029720974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012066797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002819369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001918873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001093742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.65536E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.179
Magnitude:
54
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
It will mean more decisions by ordinary middle-class people, and fewer decisions by big Government and big business. And that is what the people want.
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.2901270054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0193638276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047364818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033532007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013881808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010806485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005667984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002710531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001397879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.44305E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.53931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
95.832
Magnitude:
49
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill along with a summary 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
Moderation
Harassment
0.0447778089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0308248127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0097699289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051981708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024956566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0020725907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017480339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012777064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010146068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009414107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.25064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
94.567
Magnitude:
88
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Breaux
Mr. President, I reintroduce legislation that would resolve a long-standing inequity in the rules that govern eligibility under the Social Security Act's coverage of disabled individuals.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John Breaux
The so-called disabled adult child benefit under title II of the Social Security Act provides benefits to the disabled children of individuals who receive old age or disability insurance benefits. Eligible individuals receive a cash benefit and Medicare coverage. Very often the Medicare coverage that individuals receive is more important than the cash benefit, because the severely disabled recipients have nowhere else to go to get insurance that would cover their preexisting, often severe disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Breaux
Under current law, individuals who receive the disabled adult child benefit automatically lose their benefits if they get married, regardless of their income. This penalty is archaic and should be removed from the law. When these provisions were originally enacted society had a different view of the disabled than it does today. The notion was that, upon marriage, disabled individuals would leave their dependence relationship with the Social Security program only to enter into a dependence relationship on a spouse. Today, we have come to realize that disabled people can be productive members of society in their own right. They can and should be free to marry, and raise families and engage in the pursuit of happiness like everyone else in this country. This automatic loss of benefits, especially of the all- important Medicare coverage -- is a huge obstacle for disabled adult child recipients who want to do so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22581
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22581
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.44469
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
John Breaux
Mr. President, the bill I am reintroducing today would repeal the provision which requires that these individuals lose their benefits when they marry.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
John Breaux
Several years ago, a constituent of mine named Jimmy Rick drove his wheelchair all the way to Washington, DC, and Capitol Hill from his home in Amide, LA, in order to bring this matter to my attention. Mr. Rica has been paralyzed from the neck down since he was 3 years old and has had a series of incredibly painful and debilitating operations over the course of his 46 years. Every night of his life he must sleep in an iron lung. Somehow, he still managed to pilot his wheel chair the 1,100 miles from Aide, LA, to Capitol Hill to explain the effect that the marriage provision has had on his life.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.488
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Breaux
Mr. Rick and his wife, Dona, had to wait 7 years before they could get married and adopt children. He was completely dependent on the Medicare coverage he had as a beneficiary and could not have gotten insurance anywhere else. Jimmy and Dona could not get married until she found a job with the U.S. Postal Service that carried the kind of health insurance coverage that Jimmy absolutely needed in order to survive. Since their marriage in May 1990 the Ricks have adopted two children, and they would like to adopt more. They are a happy, productive and stable family. The archaic marriage penalty in the Social Security law only served to delay this happy circumstance for 7 unnecessary years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72594
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John Breaux
This Congress will be the third Congress in which I have introduced this legislation. In June 1992, the Senate Finance Committee approved a provision based on this legislation as part of a larger measure that would have liberalized the Social Security earnings limit. Unfortunately, the provision was stripped before the legislation passed due to conflict with the Budget Committee's interpretation of rules related to on-budget versus off-budget financing. Try to explain that to constituents whose day to day lives were drastically affected by an unreasonable provision of the law.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John Breaux
Mr. President, I hope that this legislation, which will strengthen the concept of the family and allow thousands of disabled persons to marry who cannot now do so, receives the favorable into law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Breaux
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 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
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Kit Bond
Mr. President, at the end of last session this body passed legislation to provide relief to the Benchmark Rail Group, Inc., a company in St. Louis, MO, that performed emergency work, at the request of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, following the Northridge earthquake in California. Unfortunately, the House did not act on this legislation.
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)
0.58779
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Kit Bond
It was not until after several weeks into the emergency repair work on rail lines in the Los Angeles area that Benchmark learned of a provision in California State law that requires State agencies to only hire contractors licensed to do work in the State of California. This provision disqualified Benchmark from receiving payment owed -- approximately $500,000.
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
-0.66
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Kit Bond
FEMA, following the direction provided under section 406(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, contributed 90 percent to the net eligible cost of repair, restoration, reconstruction, and replacement of public facilities as a result of the earthquake. On August 23, 1994, funds were obligated by FEMA for various projects undertaken by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, including Southern California Regional Rail Authority and the work performed by the Benchmark Rail Group. Because of the provision of California State law, unfortunately the funds obligated cannot be awarded to Benchmark by the State of California or the Southern California Regional Rail Authority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Kit Bond
In a letter to Governor Wilson, FEMA stated that:
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Kit Bond
FEMA cannot pay Benchmark for two reasons. First, "the Federal Government, in the performance of its duties and responsibilities, cannot ignore or abrogate State law. Since the failure to have a particular California license is the obstacle to payment by the State, FEMA is not legally in a position to do what the State of California, the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority cannot do." Second, the Stafford Act prohibits FEMA from providing funds directly to Benchmark, since the company is not an eligible grantee. Section 406(a) of the Stafford Act and the applicable regulations authorizes reimbursement by FEMA only to the grantee of the Federal share of disaster assistance funds which must be a State or local government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
-0.769
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Kit Bond
The State of California, like FEMA, recognized the problem and tried to resolve it last summer. Governor Wilson worked with the California State Legislature to amend California law to authorize payment to Benchmark. The effort got underway late in the legislative session and failed. Governor Wilson wrote to FEMA and stated:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Kit Bond
The legislation that was introduced by the former senior Senator of Missouri, Senator Danforth, and passed this body last year, and which I am reintroducing today, would do just that. This legislation directs FEMA to reimburse Benchmark for all work which is eligible for reimbursement under the Stafford Act, including the 90-percent share that FEMA would ordinarily pay and the 10-percent share that the non- Federal entity would pay.
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
0.382
Somewhat 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
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Kit Bond
It is unfortunate that Benchmark Rail Group has gotten caught in the middle of State and Federal bureaucracy. Benchmark, who rushed to help others suffering from a natural disaster, now is suffering and cannot get help because of the inflexibility in both Federal and State law. I believe we have a responsibility to make certain that Benchmark is compensated for the work performed. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Glenn
Mr. President, today with my colleague, Mr. DeWine, I am introducing a bill to extend the time limitation on an already issued Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FERC] license for the Summit pumped energy storage project in Norton, OH. Legislation authorizing the FERC to grant this extension has been introduced in the House by Congressman Sawyer.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
John Glenn
Upon completion of environmental, engineering and other project review, the FERC issued a license to Summit Energy Storage, Inc., for the Summit pumped storage hydropower project. The 1,500 megawatt Summit project, to be located in Summit and Medina Counties, OH, will generate an estimated maximum 3,900 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Glenn
Section 13 of the Federal Power Act prescribes the time limits for commencement of construction of a hydropower project once FERC has issued a license. The licensee must begin construction not more than 2 years from the date the license is issued, unless FERC extends the initial 2-year deadline. FERC has extended the Summit project's construction commencement deadline for the one permissible 2-year period, setting the current deadline of April 11, 1995. The bills we introduce would grant FERC authority to extend the commencement of construction deadline for up to 6 additional years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Glenn
Mr. President, I urge the enactment of this legislation. I ask unanimous consent that 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
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Judd Gregg
Mr. President: I introduce legislation that begins to undo the damage caused by the passage of Goals 2000: Educate America Act during the last Congress. My legislation will not only eliminate the National Education Standards and Improvement Council but will also repeal opportunity to learn standards. Both of these, created under Goals 2000, specifically shift a significant amount of the control of curriculum and management of elementary and secondary schools from local communities and States to the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Judd Gregg
By repealing these two pieces of Goals 2000, we rid States and localities of the most offensive provisions of this legislation and move to restore local control of education. The first step is eliminating the National Education Standard and Improvement Council [NESIC], also referred to as the National School Board. This body is charged with certifying national content and performance standards and opportunity to learn standards. These standards basically address all areas affecting the way elementary and secondary schools are operated. We have already seen the failure of national standards with the creation of U.S. history standards. Let's stop this disaster before it goes any further.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.55207
VADER
-0.119
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Judd Gregg
The second step in the process of restoring local control is to eliminate opportunity to learn standards. Basically, these standards are a Federal methodology of how people teach, what they are taught and the atmosphere in which they are taught. Opportunity to learn standards deal with input; they address curriculum, instructional materials, teacher capabilities, and school facilities. Since when is the Federal Government involved in deciding how many pencils each classroom should have?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Judd Gregg
Proponents of opportunity to learn standards insist that the implementation of these standards is voluntary. However, if a State wants their fair share of the available funds, they must develop these standards, even if they have no intention of using them; this does not appear to be voluntary to me.
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)
3.04452
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Judd Gregg
We must make it clear that energizing local communities, the parents, the teachers, the principals, and the school boards is the key to improving education. My legislation does just that.
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
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 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
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, today I am re-introducing legislation that will protect children from the harmful effects of gratuitous television violence. As the President said in his State of the Union Address, the entertainment industry has a "* * * responsibility to assess the impact of [its] work and to understand the damage that comes from the incessant, repetitive mindless violence that permeates our media all the time." I do not believe the industry has done its best to honor that special responsibility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Ernest Hollings
My approach is the most reasonable and feasible way to deal with the reality that television has become the permanent babysitter and some- time parent. The television does not simply occupy a child's time; it has become one of the more powerful influences in a child's life. Yet it continues to be nothing but a vast wasteland.
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
0.257
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ernest Hollings
We've heard all the commitments to reduce the level of violence on television. We've heard the commitments to improve the quality of children's programming. But what has been the result? More violence. The industry's primary focus continues to be the bottom line -- not on the quality of the programming and its educational value.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
-0.488
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ernest Hollings
The evidence is overwhelming. Arnold Goldstein, the Director of the Center for Research on Aggression at Syracuse University, has done extensive research in the area of violence and its impact on youth. His research conclusively finds a link between TV violence and real-world violence and adds support to congressional efforts to curb the amount of violence on television. The Commerce Committee's hearing record last Congress provides further evidence of the extent of violence in society. Each year, over 20,000 people are murdered in the United States -- 1 person is killed every 22 minutes. Violence is the second leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 15 and 24. The Centers for Disease Control now considers violence to be a public health problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.65925
VADER
-0.992
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Ernest Hollings
According to several studies, television violence increased in the 1980's both during prime time and during children's television hours. Evidence shows that children spend more time watching television than they spend in school. For example, children between the ages of 2 and 11 watch television an average of 28 hours per week. Furthermore, a University of Pennsylvania study documented that a record 32 violent acts per hour were shown during children's shows in 1992. The American Psychological Association [APA] estimates that a typical child will watch 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence before finishing elementary school.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.943
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Ernest Hollings
The Commerce Committee has been looking at the issue of television violence and its impact on youth. Last Congress, the Commerce Committee held a hearing on this issue and found that there is indeed a compelling governmental interest to protect children from the harmful effects of violence on television. To address this interest, my bill directs the Federal Communications Commission [FCC] to adopt rules to require the networks and cable industry to channel violent programming into times of the day when children are not likely to comprise a substantial part of the audience. This is consistent with Supreme Court decisions recognizing the compelling nature of the Government's interest in helping parents supervise their children and in independently protecting the well being of its youth.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Ernest Hollings
I am sensitive to the constitutional concerns raised by this issue. However, I believe the safe harbor mandated by my bill is sound public policy and is the least restrictive means to protect children. The courts have found many deficiencies in past legislative efforts to curb indecent programming. In fact, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled that the safe harbor timeframe for indecent broadcasts from 12 midnight to 6 a.m. was unconstitutional. The court said the timeframe mandated by Congress and adopted in the FCC's rules was overly broad and not based upon a sufficient record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Ernest Hollings
My bill avoids the deficiencies found in prior legislative efforts. In Action for Children's Television versus FCC (Act IV), the court said the FCC's effort to implement a safe harbor for indecent programming failed because its regulations attempted to protect every person -- adults and children -- from the to balance properly the first amendment considerations necessary to restrict indecent broadcasts since the FCC's rules did not exclude adults from the persons to be protected from indecent broadcasts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
0.265
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Ernest Hollings
In his concurring opinion, Judge Edwards asserted that violent programming is more harmful to children than indecent broadcasts and that a more compelling case can be made for regulating violence -- if the regulation is narrowly tailored. Judge Edwards stated that "the strength of the Government's interest in shielding children from exposure to indecent programming is tied directly to the magnitude of the harms sought to be prevented. The apparent lack of specific evidence of harms from indecent programming stands in direct contrast, for example, to the evidence of harm caused by violent programming -- a genre that, as yet, has gone virtually unregulated." My bill does not ban programs with violence, and it does not regulate the content of any program. Rather, it directs the FCC to adopt rules to require the networks and the cable industry to channel violent programming into time slots when children are not likely to comprise a substantial part of the audience.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.19106
VADER
-0.97
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
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
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Ernest Hollings
The programming that children watch today is no longer produced by a few Hollywood studios and broadcast by three networks. We now have an established fourth network, several emerging networks, independent television stations, and cable television, all of which have multiple sources of programming. Therefore, we can no longer hold just the three networks responsible for what children watch. That is why my bill adopts a broad approach directed at all providers of video programming.
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)
1.29928
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ernest Hollings
I am convinced this bill is the least restrictive means by which we can limit children's exposure to violent programming. I urge my colleagues to consider it carefully.
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
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Ernest Hollings
I ask unanimously consent that 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
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today, I am reintroducing legislation I first offered last year regarding the $150 veterans plot allowance to states. My bill would provide a payment for all veterans -- not just some veterans -- who are buried free of charge in a State veterans cemetery, if they are eligible for burial in a national veterans cemetery. I am pleased to be joined in this effort today by Senators D'Amato, Hollings, Roth, and Stevens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
The imperative for enacting this legislation is even greater today than it was when I introduced the same bill last May. Earlier this week, the Associated Press reported that our national cemeteries are fast running out of space. Of the 114 national cemeteries, 56 -- one short of half -- are already full. And, space exists for just 230,000 more caskets and the cremated remains of just 50,000 more veterans. Compared that with the 27 million veterans living today who will be eligible for burial in a national cemetery.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
For those familiar with veterans issues, these statistics will not come as a great shock. In fact, the rapidly dwindling space in national cemeteries is one of the main reasons that over a decade ago, Congress established the state cemetery grant program. In doing so, we hoped to encourage States to build State veterans cemeteries to ease the burden on the national cemetery system.
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
0.224
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
This Federal-State partnership has not only worked, it is a shining example of what the States and the Federal Government can do together. Since the creation of the program, over 25 States have built State veterans cemeteries -- and there are now 42 such cemeteries throughout the United States. For States like Delaware, which do not have a national cemetery at all, the State cemetery program ensures that veterans will receive the dignified burial they deserve in a veterans- only cemetery, while being buried closer to home than if they were buried in a national cemetery.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
Now, however, I fear that this partnership is at risk -- precisely when we need it the most. The reason is because of an anomaly in the law. States are required to bury in a State-owned veterans cemetery those veterans who are eligible for burial in a national veterans cemetery -- that is, all honorably Government promised to pay a $150 plot allowance to the State for each veteran who is buried free of charge. But -- and here is the catch -- this payment is not made for all honorably discharged veterans. Rather, a State is eligible for the plot allowance only for burying veterans who meet a set of more restrictive criteria. Specifically, the plot allowance is paid only for those veterans who: First, were receiving veterans disability compensation or a veterans pension; second, died in a VA hospital; third, were indigent, and the body was unclaimed; or fourth, were, or could have been, discharged from the military due to a disability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Joe Biden
In short, State-owned veterans cemeteries exist to help relieve the Federal Government of its responsibility to bury all veterans in national cemeteries. At the same time, States do not receive the $150 plot allowance for burying all national cemetery eligible veterans. It seems to me that this disparate treatment is in conflict with the very purpose for which State veterans cemeteries were established.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
And, because of the limits on the payment of the plot allowance, I have heard anecdotal evidence in recent years that some States may soon stop burying veterans free of charge. They claim that they cannot afford to do so when the Federal Government does not pay the $150 plot allowance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.3
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
To further complicate matters, last year, Congress extended eligibility for burial in a national cemetery to National Guard members and reservists who have served at least 20 years. By their eligibility for burial in a national cemetery, they are also now eligible for burial in State veterans cemeteries. But, of course, few, if any, will meet the four-point criteria I mentioned a moment ago -- and the States will not receive a $150 plot allowance for their burial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
So, Mr. President, as we are asking more of State veterans cemeteries -- through expanded eligibility and through decreased space in national cemeteries -- and as State veterans cemeteries become more vital to the national cemetery system, we need to ensure that States continue to participate in the program. To guarantee that -- and to be fair to the States -- my legislation would simply provide States the $150 plot allowance for burying without charge any veterans eligible for burial in a national veterans cemetery. No more restricted criteria. No more contradictory goals. Only one simple and fair rule: If a State buries a veteran in lieu of burial in a national cemetery, the State is paid the plot allowance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.37949
VADER
0.114
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
If my legislation were enacted, the Congressional Budget Office has estimated that it would cost the Federal Government about $1 million annually. While my bill does not have offsetting reductions in other Federal spending to cover this cost, I am committed to finding such reductions before the measure is passed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Mr. President, on this, the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima -- at a time when we are honoring the brave men who fought there and the almost 7,000 who died there -- it is well to remember that the Federal Government is duty-bound to give all of our veterans a decent and dignified burial. The legislation I am introducing today will help to ensure that we live up to that solemn commitment. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Child Care Consolidation and Investment Act. I am pleased to offer this legislation with my colleague, Senator Kennedy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chris Dodd
The bill would consolidate major child care programs, including the child care and development block grant to create a seamless system of child care for working parents; expand access to affordable child care in order to promote work and self-sufficiency; ensure that parents will not be forced to leave their children in unsafe situations to comply with work requirements; and build on the child care and development block grant to encourage parental choice, provide for quality and ensure basic health and safety standards.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.985
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
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Chris Dodd
I attended a hearing of the Subcommittee on Children and Families last week which highlighted the need for this legislation. We heard from several witnesses about the desperate need for an increased investment in child care. We also heard about the unintended but terrible consequences of imposing work requirements or time limits for welfare without a corresponding investment in child care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.141
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chris Dodd
In addition, witnesses discussed the importance of emphasizing quality child care. It is not enough to simply warehouse our children. We must provide them with a safe, clean, stimulating environment. They deserve no less. That is why our bill would preserve and build on the quality component of the child care and development block grant.
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)
3.13549
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chris Dodd
The bill seeks to simplify and consolidate Federal child care programs in hopes of creating seamless support so that individuals have access to child care as they move from welfare to job training to work. But it recognizes that consolidation, as important as it is, is no substitute for devoting resources to meet the needs of our kids.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chris Dodd
Finally, the bill would seek to put child care at its rightful place in the center of the welfare reform debate. It would require any State that imposes work requirements on welfare recipients to offer child care assistance for the recipients' children.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chris Dodd
Our bill recognizes that one of the most significant barriers to work is a lack of affordable, quality child care. But most of the welfare reform proposals coming from the other side of the aisle are woefully inadequate on this point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.348
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Chris Dodd
Most of the plans would put welfare recipients to work. I wholeheartedly agree that work and job training requirements are critical if we ever hope to break the cycle of poverty. Placing work at the center of our welfare policy is the right approach.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Chris Dodd
But this raises an important question. Since two-thirds of families receiving aid to families with dependent children have at least one pre-school age child, what happens to the children while their parents are at work? Where do they go? Who will look out for them?
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
0.327
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Chris Dodd
The major Republican proposal in the House completely ignores these questions. Instead of putting children at the center of the welfare reform debate -- as they should be -- some Republicans are treating them as nuisances to be swept under the rug.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.332
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chris Dodd
At a time when we should be investing in child care to make work possible, the House bill would cut child care funding. The House bill would eliminate child care subsidies for 377,000 kids by the year 2000, and cut funding by 24 percent by that time. The House bill would also completely eliminate quality standards -- even minimal health and safety requirements.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chris Dodd
During a subcommittee mark-up in the other body last week, Representative Jim Nussle had the following to say about proposals to ensure child care as part of welfare reform:
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Chris Dodd
That kind of flip, cavalier attitude toward our Nation's children is completely unacceptable. I would suggest the Government does have a responsibility to young children. It is not kids' fault that their parents are on welfare, and they shouldn't be punished for the mistakes or bad luck of adults.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.635
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chris Dodd
I maintain that if we are going to put welfare parents to work, we have an obligation to do something for their kids. It's just that simple.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Chris Dodd
A bad situation will grow worse. Increased demand will drive up fees -- pricing more working families out of the system. Former welfare recipients will find it difficult to remain in the job market if they have no one to care for their kids. The quality of child care will decline. We will find that we haven't reformed much of anything.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chris Dodd
We must recognize that to build a welfare system that truly rewards work, we must have a national child care policy that makes work possible.
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
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Chris Dodd
We have a wealth of hard evidence to prove this point:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Chris Dodd
A study by the Illinois Department of Public Aid found that 42 percent of AFDC recipients said that child care problems kept them from working full-time. Twenty percent said they had abandoned jobs and returned to welfare within the previous year -- because of inadequate child care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chris Dodd
Child care expenses and simple economics often conspire to make welfare more attractive than work. The GAO found that the median family income of the working poor was $159 higher per month than those of AFDC recipients. But working poor families pay an average of $260 per month on child care -- more than enough to wipe out the economic advantage they get from working.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.608
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chris Dodd
If we want to replace welfare with work, it is obvious we must do something about child care. And if we want to do something about child care for the working poor, the child care development block grant is the place to start: 70 percent of the children served by the block grant have working parents and 67 percent of the children have family incomes at or below poverty.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chris Dodd
The child care development block grant provides funds to States to help parents pay for care. It encourages States to increase the number of providers and make it easier for parents to find the care they need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Chris Dodd
The new investments in child care have already paid off. In many States, the financial support available for low-income families has more than doubled.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Chris Dodd
A major study released this month clearly illustrated how critical this emphasis on quality is. The multiyear, multistate study, entitled "Cost, Quality, and Child Outcomes in Child Care Centers," was conducted by a team of researchers at four universities. It found that only one in seven child care centers provides good quality child care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chris Dodd
For infants and toddlers, the situation is particularly bad. A staggering 40 percent of child care centers do not meet minimal standards for this group, meaning basic sanitary conditions are not met, there are safety problems or learning is not encouraged.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
-0.227
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chris Dodd
The poor quality of child care already puts our kids at risk. The situation will only grow worse if we try to shove millions more kids into the system with no thought to the quality of that 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
-0.743
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Chris Dodd
That's why our bill would build on the block grant's commitment to quality. The block grant's quality set-aside funds a variety of efforts, including renovations and repairs to help centers meet State licensing standards, the purchase of educational materials, support for low-income family home child care providers, and training and technical assistance for staff. These are critical efforts, and they should be continued.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Chris Dodd
Child care has been a strongly bipartisan issue in the Senate, and I hope colleagues from both sides of the aisle will join us in this effort to put children at the center of the welfare reform debate. Let's not leave our kids behind.
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
0.858
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 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
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senator Dodd in introducing the Child Care Consolidation and Investment Act of 1995.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
For far too many American families "Home Alone" is not just a movie, but a daily crisis. The struggle for decent child care is a fact of life that all working families understand -- regardless of their income.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
Today and everyday, millions of American families face impossible choices -- cruel choices, between the jobs they need and the children they love -- heart-wrenching choices between putting food on the table and finding safe and affordable child care for their young sons and daughters.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
Nine million children live in single-parent working families. Twenty- seven million more children live in two-parent families where both parents work. The average cost of child care is nearly $5,000 a year -- yet the take home pay from a minimum wage job is stuck at $8,500. This standard of living is not manageable. It is not fair and it is not acceptable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.01
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ted Kennedy
We have heard a lot about turning welfare into work, but not nearly enough about who will care for the 10 million children on AFDC when their parents are in job training or at work. If we are serious about promoting work, if we mean it when we talk about strengthening families instead of punishing then, we must deal with the essential issue of child care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Ted Kennedy
We know that every day, millions of young children are left in unsupervised settings and in poor quality child care that jeopardize their health and safety -- not because their parents do not care, but because they lack options, lack information, and lack cash.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.803
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
Today, 21 million low-income children under 12 are eligible for services under the Federal child care programs. Yet only 6 percent of these children receive this essential support. Government cannot replace parents, but it can and should help them in their efforts to make ends meet and care for the children.
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
0.874
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ted Kennedy
Quality child care creates opportunity and increases productivity -- not just for one generation, but for two generations. Child care is not about giving parents a blank check. It is about giving them a fair chance. Leaving children out of welfare reform will make a mockery of any such reform. It will pass the real life tragedy of dependency on from this generation to the next. Families cannot afford that -- and neither can the Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.694
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
The current child care and development block grant is a tribute to bipartisan cooperation and effective partnerships. For the families whose lives it has touched, it has made child care more affordable and resource and referral services more available. It has guaranteed higher quality. It strikes a good balance between flexibility and accountability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
Unfortunately, this sound structure does not guide all Federal child care spending, but it should. It is the strong foundation on which child care reform should be constructed.
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)
1.29928
VADER
0.879
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
We must create a system of support that allows families to move from welfare to job training to work without continually disrupting the care of their children. We must build a system with assistance based on need, not on welfare status. I support this approach to consolidation and our legislation moves us in that direction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ted Kennedy
The Child Care Consolidation and Investment Act of 1995 combines the major child care efforts into a single funding stream, rather than maintaining separate programs for families on welfare, families recently off welfare, and families at-risk of falling onto welfare -- each with its own rules, regulations, and eligibility standards. Families have enough stress in their lives without having to weave their way through this maze -- all too often only to hear that there is no more help available.
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
0.581
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Ted Kennedy
But consolidation alone will never be enough. In the end, it will only mean well-organized deck chairs on a ship that is sinking. Consolidation can streamline bureaucracy and enhance efficiency, but it will not produce real child care.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.676
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Ted Kennedy
To do more than end welfare, we must remove the existing barriers to self-sufficiency, not raise them higher. For many, that barrier is lack of child care. One in three poor women not in the labor force say child care is their greatest barrier to participation. One in five part-time workers say they would work longer hours if child care is available and affordable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ted Kennedy
Two-thirds of AFDC families have at least one preschool child. They need child care assistance in order to enroll in job training, job search, or educational activities.
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)
1.29928
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
There have been loud calls for cutting benefits and ending welfare. But there has been a deafening silence on child care. It is time to break that silence and put together a realistic program -- based not on rhetoric but on results.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.262
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
The bill approved Act passed by the House Republicans will roll back the positive advances we have made. According to estimates from the Department of Health and Human Services, the proposal will cut child care funds by 20 percent -- a $2.5 billion reduction over the next 5 years. In the year 2000, 400,000 fewer children will receive this essential assistance. That does not sound like progress and it isn't progress. More children "Home Alone" is never progress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.491
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ted Kennedy
On top of all that, now they even want to slash nutrition aid for schools and for child care food programs. If taking food out of the mouths of hungry children is not Republican extremism, I do not know what is. Republicans like to boast about their new ideas, but these ideas are out to lunch.
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
0.431
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
In contrast, the Child Care Consolidation and Investment Act provides the resources needed to promote self-sufficiency and to support working families. It is a realistic pro-work and pro-family proposal. The Act will give AFDC families a helping hand and it will give working families a fighting chance for a better life. It will bring a long- needed cease-fire to the battle for limited slots between families trying to get off welfare and families trying to stay off welfare -- a battle with no winners.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60077
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Ted Kennedy
We must reject any policy that pulls the rug out from under families just as they are getting on their feet. Such approaches are callous and counterproductive. In Massachusetts, of mothers who left welfare for work and then returned to welfare, 35 percent said child care problems were the reason. Additional support at that critical time could have made all the difference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Ted Kennedy
Recent studies remind us of the mediocre to poor quality of child care that most children receive. Only one in seven child care centers offers quality care and only 9 percent of family day care homes are found to be of high quality. Children deserve more than custodial care. They need individual attention and a safe place to learn and grow.
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)
1.48808
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ted Kennedy
As the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services stated in a recent report:
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
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Ted Kennedy
This act will take the next step by applying the requirement of quality standards to all Federal efforts, and by continuing to set aside a percentage of all child care funds to enable States to strengthen the quality of their programs. The innovative approaches that States have taken under this act have benefited all children in child care -- not just those receiving assistance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
Clearly, for all of us who care about working families and genuine welfare reform, facing up to the challenge of child care deserves much higher priority than it has had so far.
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
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Kit Bond
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce this joint resolution with my friend and colleague, Senator Ashcroft; the distinguished senior Senator from the State of Illinois, Senator Simon; and my colleague and junior Senator from the State of Illinois, Senator Mosely-Braun.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Kit Bond
The Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District is an interstate compact agency. The purpose of this joint resolution is to seek congressional approval for legislation enacted by the States of Missouri and Illinois which grants additional powers to the agency.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Kit Bond
Since the agency's passenger transportation systems operate through various local jurisdictions, the agency has had difficulty insuring that fare evasion and other conduct prohibited on agency facilities and conveyances, and the penalties therefore, are uniform. In addition, issues have arisen regarding the jurisdiction of various local peace officers to arrest for conduct occurring on the light rail system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
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
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Kit Bond
The legislatures of the States of Missouri and Illinois have enacted legislation to confer the additional powers necessary to resolve the uniformity issues which the Bi-State Development Agency faces. To move forward, these changes approved by the elected officials of Missouri and Illinois now need congressional approval. I urge my colleagues to support this joint resolution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27