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Senate Floor: PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT
Topics
Entities
Moderation
24 Speakers
Topics
No topics found
Entities
No entities found
Moderation
No moderation found
Speakers
Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 80 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
7%
Paul Wellstone said 1596 words of a total of 19037 words.
9%
Kent Conrad Kent Conrad said 78 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
7%
Kent Conrad said 1436 words of a total of 19037 words.
8%
Al D'Amato Al D'Amato said 112 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
10%
Al D'Amato said 1385 words of a total of 19037 words.
8%
William Cohen William Cohen said 67 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
6%
William Cohen said 1291 words of a total of 19037 words.
7%
Pete Domenici Pete Domenici said 84 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
8%
Pete Domenici said 1279 words of a total of 19037 words.
7%
Barbara Boxer Barbara Boxer said 89 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
8%
Barbara Boxer said 1258 words of a total of 19037 words.
7%
Paul Sarbanes Paul Sarbanes said 85 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
8%
Paul Sarbanes said 1175 words of a total of 19037 words.
7%
John Kerry John Kerry said 47 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
4%
John Kerry said 1101 words of a total of 19037 words.
6%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 55 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
5%
Joe Biden said 1026 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Frank R. Lautenberg Frank R. Lautenberg said 52 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
5%
Frank R. Lautenberg said 1013 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 49 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Russ Feingold said 912 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 38 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Chris Dodd said 879 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Richard Bryan Richard Bryan said 50 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Richard Bryan said 742 words of a total of 19037 words.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 98 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
9%
The Presiding Officer said 630 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Claiborne Pell Claiborne Pell said 23 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
2%
Claiborne Pell said 614 words of a total of 19037 words.
4%
Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 26 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Arlen Specter said 596 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Bob Bennett Bob Bennett said 34 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Bob Bennett said 549 words of a total of 19037 words.
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John Chafee John Chafee said 24 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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John Chafee said 456 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 19 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Tom Daschle said 394 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Bob Dole Bob Dole said 23 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Bob Dole said 260 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Daniel Moynihan Daniel Moynihan said 12 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Daniel Moynihan said 186 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Wendell Ford Wendell Ford said 2 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Wendell Ford said 25 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Kit Bond Kit Bond said 2 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Kit Bond said 19 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Trent Lott Trent Lott said 1 sentences of a total of 1187 sentences.
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Trent Lott said 15 words of a total of 19037 words.
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Full Transcript
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will now resume consideration of S. 240, which the clerk will report.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.2578645479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1855502254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009921904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0096731383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042787724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033917036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019370093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017769908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001125371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001007297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9627E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
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
Violence
0.0231853031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.019525367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0098091179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061236817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041892563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007413217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004092688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.35195E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.64962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.60326E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.997E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0486048928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0386728439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0370768335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047038702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035666963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021604896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001609691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008697678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001507572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001336373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0217128516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.017144822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004649497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036905774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005861612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003532682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002386941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.54437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.55119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0591136515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0498974696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0233944796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.011347705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053616808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012095647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003596484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003298203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.59092E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.8831E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.7234E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
54.817
Magnitude:
75
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.143
Magnitude:
75
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I move to table the Specter amendment, numbered 1483, and I ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1036039786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.020278868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003887335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013730894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006992399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.76146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.71853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.40752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.0266E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.905E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.12E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0782035757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0307868642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082129416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010705632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007403848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007395154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000192628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.47614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.32117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6636E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.634E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on agreeing to the motion to table the amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
7.3475942016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.270685344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2506168559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2142118756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0184012344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116509116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007929594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003499262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002368487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001332198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.21308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
86.379
Magnitude:
136
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The yeas and nays have been ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.1309326268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1233356656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1233029529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0739270647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0428186817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0102537757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018223805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011303223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002889922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001182405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.02396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0334772893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0296454964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0227817945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0162194512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0142316741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007958986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043349828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038119317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005288437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002183211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8031E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Trent Lott
I announce that the Senator from Mississippi [Mr. Cochran] and the Senator from Kansas [Mrs. Kassebaum] are necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0476752117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0379419973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0368037319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046472051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034658537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020796017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015840646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008680873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001441789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000130891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0412E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Wendell Ford
I announce that the Senator from Louisiana [Mr. Johnston] and the Senator from Arkansas [Mr. Pryor] are necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.021874455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0171281892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047529251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037038379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006021407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003610323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002421805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.54106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.59717E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4827E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.719E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1052715001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0833657512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0163580858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0163108154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0097618642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061772014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025822623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010407159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005189772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.68572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1461E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bob Bennett
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2509650774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0720870739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.034141267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073264622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005107799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041912019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010281921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006664781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005038776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001214801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Bob Bennett
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0486048928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0386728439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0370768335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047038702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035666963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021604896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001609691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008697678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001507572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001336373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0436267612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0401146885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202234311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031702595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023834538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019857329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003477277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.62486E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.05971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.55082E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6157E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.158
Magnitude:
59
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, before my 2 minutes commence, may we have order in the Chamber.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.2178221717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0907190086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0852071622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0713999441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0449649408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0400143326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030519281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003451697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001831738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.13308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.80516E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
85.068
Magnitude:
104
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
2.8040515259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0682527607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0368829904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.029006874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063575761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020875177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004974927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000207939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001063462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.77439E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.03457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.67
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Senator from Pennsylvania.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0278143125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061661478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0060465041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033620221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014342714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011971137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003167353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003052197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001200039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.71289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.7884E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
64.551
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, this amendment would leave it to the discretion of the trial judge, as the Federal judges have discretion in all other cases, to decide whether there ought to be discovery after the defense files a motion to dismiss. The judges currently have the full authority to stop discovery if it is inappropriate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
22.9231908917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6831168197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1991890604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0960145611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0647560577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0113475857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001384953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006642927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000365265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000111225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001083264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
80.501
Magnitude:
69
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Arlen Specter
What is happening here, as with many of the other rules changes in the bill, is a wholesale revolution in the way securities cases are handled without having followed any of the usual procedures prescribed by law under which the Supreme Court of the United States establishes the rules after hearings and consideration by advisory committees and recommendation from the Judicial Conference, and without ever having had the Committee on the Judiciary consider these issues.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4380880389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3700223519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0926239183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0801491842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0375532021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0138285599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0043605105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007371552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004911827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004336229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.06096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.479
Magnitude:
193
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Arlen Specter
It is true that there are some frivolous lawsuits which are filed in America today, but we are dealing here with an industry which in 1993 had transactions on the stock exchanges of $3.663 trillion, new issues of $54 billion, and the savings of many small investors and the proverbial widows and orphans at risk.
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
-0.262
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.064560154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0223541196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0090857138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0079553742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061204824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028013697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010073422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001183306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.19091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.77618E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7078E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.696
Magnitude:
97
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Arlen Specter
The Securities and Exchange Commission does not have the resources to handle all the potential violations as enforcement matters. That is why there are private actions. When you take a look at the lawyers' fees, they are a pittance compared to the over $3.6 trillion involved. What is happening here, Mr. President, is we are not throwing the baby out with the bath water. We are throwing out the entire family with the bath water.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.043840459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0249111617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0146692488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0115537958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019468247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017966822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006078683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.52831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.90833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.15E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0593000383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0332705735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0114617505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.009580129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0067758752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008218442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004968782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.52368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.51329E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2904E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.7792E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
20.645
Magnitude:
77
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Mr. D'AMATO addressed the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0467554171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0106970867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017486391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012094562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009381976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006408402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00052921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000412082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.01659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.09901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.98114E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
73.681
Magnitude:
73
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
11.3201573491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.4969877191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3684881143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.079783384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0225189069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0090529444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027540314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005899444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000328899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001689282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
80.35
Magnitude:
101
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, if we are going to talk about the securities industry we should talk about its role in capital formation, in fact the securities industry is an integral part of the American system -- and that system is now being ripped off. As a matter of fact, one law firm does handle about 30 percent of all this litigation. They go out and hire plaintiffs, they have lists of plaintiffs to chose from, and then they race to the courthouse.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0477469293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0134777976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0116994954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0084331274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047301353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037758029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010171704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003113423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002783301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.28751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.816E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Al D'Amato
Let me tell you, once they bring the suit, firms feel they have to surrender. In 93 percent of the cases brought, people give up. Do you know why? Because the average case costs you $6 million to defend; so even if you win you lose.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0784883567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0754310051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0349376816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0278765918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0234465333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0117481592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0049616163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014201991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007908795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001196604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.26648E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
2.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Al D'Amato
So the defendants are forced to settle before costs get too high. The people, the small investors get nothing back. The law firm rakes in the settlement. No wonder the lawyers want to keep the system the same.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0104041355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0080750353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003222431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018200635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012532649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008620977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001347308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001297343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001067289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3135E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.696E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.2
Magnitude:
7
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Al D'Amato
Now, let me tell you something what this legislation says on staying discovery. When a person makes a motion to dismiss, "discovery and other proceedings shall be stayed unless the Court finds, upon the motion of any other party, that particularized discovery is necessary to preserve evidence." So you can stay discovery unless the court rules against that motion. If you cannot stay discover, however, then they are in there fishing, fishing, fishing, until they find any piece of evidence to force corporate America to give up, to surrender. The little guy is not protected by this process. The interest of a group of entrepreneurial lawyers is advanced. This amendment would continue that system and let those lawyers continue to go out fishing and keep corporate America held hostage. It is about time we freed them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.834
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.023826462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0094426221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034574856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019361874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015959296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011365711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002828121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002255806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.70293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1245E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.75E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, if all time has been yielded back, I move to table, and I ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0215471227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015406647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013723982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004592307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003309265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003086308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.64245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.65132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7016E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4775E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.65E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.5
Gunning-Fog Score
4.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0282258407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0158377909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0138535703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115528703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083192273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006793972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010963354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002741996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001445365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001363974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9454E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
There appears to be a sufficient second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2558939857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.072046445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0350602175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073098177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052170912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042194748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010476346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000676896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005145836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000124419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0980870449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0105551982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059926435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048482027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033227945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015029004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005029213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002840244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001177601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.00581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.32956E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.434
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Bennett
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote by which the motion was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0037293034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031211344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020553152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011535581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011363738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004167527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003125263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002290911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001906367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.83777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.36965E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
66.6
Magnitude:
58
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.373
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Kit Bond
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0137949886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101254416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0080345024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019287825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008140111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006135462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000335608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.07562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.8429E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9492E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
54.095
Magnitude:
42
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.699
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Kit Bond
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0721331395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0420651166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0392901798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0077145742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0037107318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016068536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005997595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003214643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.40995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.36585E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.01775E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.642
Magnitude:
114
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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 Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.3564215498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.2947841305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.049685128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0493905507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0242493712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0188197882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0034031829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0030432262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0017446049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010046962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.24286E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
The Senator from Pennsylvania.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0079851372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028835386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022375416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007036388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003397658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002404164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001803663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.19976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.62975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8954E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.82E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
24.888
Magnitude:
25
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
22.488
Magnitude:
25
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I have asked my colleagues to listen to this amendment. In the well of the Senate, I won several votes, finally having received a hearing on the last amendment.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0981196645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0664980384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0588143361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0103543913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0087832545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061037135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002690172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000652322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005080407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004417121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.015
Magnitude:
95
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Arlen Specter
What this amendment does is to accept the very stringent standard of the second circuit on pleading to show state of mind, and then it adds to the legislation the way the second circuit says you can allege the necessary state of mind.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.4020537715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2569478238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0190913634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0164301033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0139606112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0046454814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039901872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026741445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0020165007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0019726131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002138637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
89.734
Magnitude:
30
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Arlen Specter
The bill, quite properly, tightens up the pleading standards by establishing the most stringent rule of any circuit. The committee report takes pride and says that the committee does not adopt a new and untested pleading standard but takes the second circuit standard. But then in four lengthy, well-reasoned opinions, the second circuit has said this is how you can allege the required state of mind. They set two ways down to prove it, which I would like to read to you but I do not have time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.592
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2358058235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0616908073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0157024726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.012618101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082263614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0040764415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017177297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006024382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000270077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002286809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001085276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.168
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Arlen Specter
All this amendment does is says that when you take the second circuit standard, admittedly stringent, this is how you get it done -- not the exclusive way -- but the way you get it done. In asking the managers and the proponents of the bill, I have yet to hear any reason advanced why this is not sound, even after they conferred with their staffs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.346
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2116769785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0851596007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0167470105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0154509165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0053335971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048714628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038733138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026561751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0018164274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005688985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.95398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.214
Magnitude:
57
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Arlen Specter
This is just basic fundamental fairness that if you take the second circuit standard, you ought to take the entire standard, which is very tough on plaintiffs to establish state of mind, which is hard to prove. How do you get into somebody else's head? But at least when the second circuit says this is the way it ought to be done and the bill says let us make it really tough, at least let the plaintiff know how they are going to be able to plead it by the way the second circuit itself permits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.446
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.083225948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0414785201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0182534815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0169770225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055564014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.004280495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018363615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009357645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001392197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.74252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9468E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.68
Magnitude:
59
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0641774735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0552869285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.031439538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0246226729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032770451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006419111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002522136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001657473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.51002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.46933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.36692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.042
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I know that the proponents of this legislation are attempting to stop the kind of litigation that has made securities cases a sham. This amendment goes too far, however, because it actually tells the court how to interpret S. 240's pleading standards. S. 240 codifies the second circuit pleading standard, but this amendment goes further, to say precisely what evidence a party may present to show a strong inference of fraudulent intent. I think this straitjackets the court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.0235376656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0865587441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0459115719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0182347823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0089705078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027844222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0009721346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006758053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003417022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003374332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002435565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.2
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Al D'Amato
Having said that, I could accept referring to the courts interpretation, but I think we are going too far if we adopt the language that the court referred to because it would tie the courts hand by forcing it to ask that plaintiffs prove exactly the delineated facts; alleging facts to show the defendant had both the motive and opportunity to commit fraud and by alleging facts that constitute strong circumstantial evidence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.100230088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0452545733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0193586413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003935452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035198802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023558818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001128601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003836869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000171136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.02476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.74715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
82.439
Magnitude:
80
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.3
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Al D'Amato
To be quite candid with you, I think it places too great a burden on the plaintiffs, and I have a difficult time understanding how the Senator from Pennsylvania feels that this would add fairness to this process. We tried to be balanced in setting this standard, that is why we did not straitjacket the court with the language in this amendment.
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
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0730010332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0578566047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0100427926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026944648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015414451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005650385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001003198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.73601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2182E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7287E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
37.464
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
36.223
Magnitude:
70
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I am not going to move to table. I ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0119065473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0086195978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034366869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013478578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006481561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005291691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002488164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002116941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001405735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.85669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6868E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
80.815
Magnitude:
56
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.3
Coleman-Liau Index
3.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.3541328711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0279812637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0141971512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0072049581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060846458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005346374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005531599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002030401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.97938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.50302E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
67.415
Magnitude:
101
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
21.15
Magnitude:
101
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
There is a sufficient second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.030349291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0204273063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0044819641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038142771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016876178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013822783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001036618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007072151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002795055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.39247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.563
Magnitude:
122
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0740504183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0232247316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0109028035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.007291606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006606953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0041125673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024610252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017345699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006483508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004176909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002195647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.869
Magnitude:
60
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Sarbanes
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.529720448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2516960725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0437835581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077414203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063657419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059105143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0037196744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005491683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001092562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.68793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.24131E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.027
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Al D'Amato
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.7044744212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2524225041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1682039816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0868662319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029317631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027144992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001995751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005855516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.94411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.32817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.37566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.997
Magnitude:
24
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Al D'Amato
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7189511787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.6648216862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0967485888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0485635392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0170187239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0070449896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0057812187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005299494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003343573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002451226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.12644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
42.523
Magnitude:
25
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2650919138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0618679507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0279126281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0208830912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034075441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032445743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029823583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00069083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004492623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.42763E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4178E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.314
Magnitude:
34
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Barbara Boxer
Thank you, Mr. President. My colleagues, I will make this very brief and, I hope, interesting, because I think it is an interesting issue that is raised by the Boxer amendment. This is the last Boxer amendment on this bill, I am happy to say.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4086132627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0917826197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0131549343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0115185823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102954647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043029064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038130482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014626209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012705387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003130918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002567805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.092
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Barbara Boxer
I think we have shown in this Chamber we can be very tough on crime. Today I am giving Members a chance to show we can be tough on white- collar crime. I am afraid if we do not adopt this amendment, we are opening the door to insider trading, which could really hurt a lot of small investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.876
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0328619964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0207776669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0085808388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003393221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032041859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011057889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007478416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001468241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001087623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001082249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.81633E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.541
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Barbara Boxer
My amendment simply says that you do not get the benefit of the safe harbor in S. 240 if you are an insider trader who personally profits in connection with the issuance of a false and misleading statement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.364
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1075852313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0222440533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003098158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029294519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024291412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018793227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006806421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006497391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000534087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002406924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.97566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
88.433
Magnitude:
45
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Barbara Boxer
Let me show a couple of real examples. Here is the company called Crazy Eddie. Some may remember. What happened here? The insiders bought a lot of the stock, it went up, and at the peak, they started selling it after they made a false and misleading statement: "We are confident that our market penetration can grow appreciably. Growing evidence of consumer acceptance of the Crazy Eddie name augurs well for continuing growth." They get out, and the top officer flees the country with millions of dollars. The CEO is convicted of fraud. Under this bill, the safe harbor would apply to these people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0138642616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0088765562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049728573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012454073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008847022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006774043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.01598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.07651E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.87596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4322E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3512E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Barbara Boxer
I will show another quick example. Here is another company, T2 Medical. They said: "T2 plans to lead the way through the 1990's. We expect steady revenue in earnings growth." Then there is a bad report about the company, which they obviously knew because they get out of the stock. It goes down and all the stockholders are left holding the bag.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1585356076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1066019875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0778303656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0453948189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0042589712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034405333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008647615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005393868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001441913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.28886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.40606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.598
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Barbara Boxer
What we are basically saying is, if you are an insider and you benefit, you should not have the benefit of the safe harbor under this bill.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.65
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0836763356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0581697328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040706025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002793822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019295792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001925695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012172693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001360558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001177836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.77859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.17691E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
63.431
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
22.232
Magnitude:
58
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Barbara Boxer
I want to tell Members what the opponents of my amendment have said. First, they said my definition of insiders is too broad. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It is a boilerplate. It is the corporation, it is the officers, and the board of directors. That is what insiders are.
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)
0.51083
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0775635184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0354180636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.021873579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0063287225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059135302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010026651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004898247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002914922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000148179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.50191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.8685E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
79.171
Magnitude:
55
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Barbara Boxer
Then they say, "But, Senator, you include purchases as well as sales." Anyone who follows the stock market knows that insiders often purchase the stock of a company before the false and misleading statement so they can get in at a cheap price.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0788104779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0464967015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0420652388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0290057651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042153326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034337841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014993345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010546556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005511883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001677428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.66153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.954
Magnitude:
69
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Barbara Boxer
The last thing they have said is that, "Gee, this is covered by another statute." That is not true. Only if you happen to buy the specific shares that the insider sells you, are you covered in another statute. If you are an ordinary shareholder, a small investor, you get hit, because these guys run away with all the money, the stock, plus you are left holding the bag.
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
0.171
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0141768469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058625024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044128257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034143588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002658121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009516877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004009428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002350163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001674358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.19013E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.24052E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
87.188
Magnitude:
60
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Barbara Boxer
I want to show one article here. If Members are wondering whether insider trading is common now -- because we heard about it in the 1980's -- let me tell Members about it. Saturday, in the Los Angeles Times, "Insider-Trading Probes Make a Comeback." "`We have more insider-trading investigations now than at any time since the takeover boom in the 1980's,' says Thomas Newkirk, Associate Director of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission." Then I thought this statement by Gary Lynch, who, as chief of enforcement at the SEC in the 1980's, brought about the investigations of Boesky and Milken: "What's happening now is exactly what everyone predicted back in the '80's: That with the number of high profile cases brought, the incidence of insider trading would decline for a while, but as memories dulled, insider trading would pick up again," said Lynch. "The temptation is too great for people to resist." So, insider trading is back. We should not have a safe harbor for these people. Forty-eight Members voted for one of the Sarbanes amendments, which would have taken another look at this safe harbor. It did not pass.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.537
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0227644035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0142889592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079226993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064391956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010866052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007083296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006930406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003216005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000313031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.95197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.03955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
57.343
Magnitude:
82
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
27.775
Magnitude:
82
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Barbara Boxer
I say to my friends who voted against that, the least those Members can do is narrow the safe harbor for people who profit, who make false and misleading statements. I want to say that again: The only people who would not get the safe harbor in S. 240 under the Boxer amendment are those insiders who personally profit in connection with the issuance of a false and misleading statement. I urge my colleagues, please stand up against white-collar crime. I think this is a very good amendment Members could be proud to support. I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1826727996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1211711438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1039982075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0355161726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0159305448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0116943425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0026210779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0016411961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006197852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005448894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000190272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.237
Magnitude:
176
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the Senator from Utah.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1046160934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.034799581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0142225705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106937623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0098302691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072291077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042495307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0014145802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0013368625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008923691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.51703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
55.439
Magnitude:
110
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
33.898
Magnitude:
110
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Bennett
Mr. President, I hesitate to challenge my friend from California. She has a background as a stockbroker. This is an area where she has great expertise.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.092638965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0409187167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0236040825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0218509202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0142390971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048529251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0036493289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011563105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002447146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.48997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.10462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.132
Magnitude:
156
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Bennett
I must share with Members my own experience in trying to recruit directors for a company that would become a public company. They said, "The grief that goes with being a director under the present law is so overwhelming that I simply do not need it. I will not accept appointment as a director." The only way we could change their minds was to assure them that we had 20 million dollars' worth of officer and director insurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.21
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0800619368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0072090879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0069154012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046900921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033471591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023595558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022816615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008179831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005779334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.47847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.88085E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.912
Magnitude:
138
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Bennett
I know from my own experience as a director of a public company that the present law is very stringent and, in my opinion, adequate. I am forbidden, as a director, to buy or sell any securities 30 days prior to a public announcement of our earnings, and, after the announcement has been made, for another 48 hours after that announcement, I cannot enter the market to either buy or sell under the present law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0551951292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0384612416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.028515287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039236027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022705803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014746433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008214007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005774315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005475372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.49622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.82068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
44.093
Magnitude:
227
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
42.32
Magnitude:
227
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Bennett
In my opinion, the present law is sufficient. The kind of people that are being talked about in the article that she offers from the Wall Street Journal are breaking the law now and we do not need the redundancy of the Boxer amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.148257066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0289695367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0130056374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0129739157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056194876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013820939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009082155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007934095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005137872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000437505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001732115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
76.678
Magnitude:
110
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Al D'Amato
Let me say, first of all, insider trading is prohibited by section 10(B) and rule 10b-5 of the Federal securities laws. What this amendment does is destroy the safe harbor, absolutely destroys it. Any small company that pays a director with stock options will be effectively excluded from the safe harbor. All the plaintiff would have to do is allege wrongdoing to bring a suit, which will open up this whole area to continued litigation. This is a carefully crafted amendment which would destroy what we are attempting to do, which is to free corporate America from a group of bandits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
-0.094
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0361748651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0188670223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080925107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040490842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025581267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004025047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003895128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001508414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001208374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7577E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2182E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
77.795
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I move to table, and I ask for the yeas and nays.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0239174828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0175958688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0078442972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032709879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000966669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007945348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006801373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005818921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.52617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.98398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1924E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
89.586
Magnitude:
52
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
3.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1162529457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0387049717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0256105559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.012637995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041223011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013189423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004768876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004467812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.29039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.51597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.89064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.913
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1703897258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.025716747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0247503165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.014599337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0138565432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0036266745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007823599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007090676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005750991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000170194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.21235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
84.233
Magnitude:
130
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The yeas and nays have been ordered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.6439109333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0790666905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118862976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051497922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017435887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009899428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003558651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003302131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002869698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.71182E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
50.066
Magnitude:
136
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
22.623
Magnitude:
136
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The clerk will call the roll.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
1.2325298041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.4812289029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1411343343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1037655398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0626874273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0542911759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0174804329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0138257907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060193448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006935047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000505624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
73.75
Magnitude:
103
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Wendell Ford
I announce that the Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] is necessarily absent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.4534234758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1369717997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107092223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075409836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.006535479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031299005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012680183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.56403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.21814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.11384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7168E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
81.095
Magnitude:
84
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0351721334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.027110058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0052977837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041237006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015309191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008342307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001269418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.44676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.47754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7041E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8619E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote by which the motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
8.1057749689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.4175521433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1257515396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0506346754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.011572706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0113173068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.005738387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046316978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025593152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001275954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001055129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.911
Magnitude:
60
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bob Bennett
I move to lay that motion on the table.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1881615375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.166633015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.089632679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0234999097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0152964101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0053844877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0047215322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045213987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0020694109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003551629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001907782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.493
Magnitude:
121
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Bob Bennett
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1873449772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1491260016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0294273166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0116055824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0110869893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0105468076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0084960797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017748669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006561917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003366521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002051851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.667
Magnitude:
57
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
William Cohen
Mr. President, I rise today to express some concerns I have regarding S. 240, the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as reported by the Banking Committee.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0105848325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0086863016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031032734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007231898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006666052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002080768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001058457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.20571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.13455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.04301E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.2667E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
86.257
Magnitude:
63
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
William Cohen
The laudable goal of this legislation has been to reform the Securities Litigation System to curb frivolous lawsuits. I strongly support the goal of deterring meritless securities class action lawsuits and believe that there is room for constructive improvement in the current Federal securities litigation process. In some instances, meritless class action cases can be costly to defend against and may impose large and unnecessary costs on issuers and other participants in the market. In other cases, small investors themselves are taken advantage of by overzealous attorneys.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.009022031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037201429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036781814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004006443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001495398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001402799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.8026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.25392E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.09398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2158E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5069E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
94.357
Magnitude:
96
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
William Cohen
Nevertheless, in our quest for reform, it is crucial that we do not undermine the right of investors, particularly small investors, to protect themselves against unscrupulous swindlers who use grossly exaggerated claims to lure investors. Private litigation under Federal securities laws is an important complement to the SEC's Enforcement Program. We must not curtail legitimate rights of the investor to litigate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.431
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1469572308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0422162411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0355372031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0301989145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050654864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035171626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001566754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006434495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004695045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004179667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.85446E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.654
Magnitude:
218
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
William Cohen
Over the past several weeks, an intense battle has been waged over the airwaves on the merits and motives of this legislation. At times, these assaults have been aimed not only at the bill's provisions, but at its sponsors as well, with insinuations that supporters of S. 240 are intentionally protecting securities fraud and are against senior citizens. Unfortunately, once again mass media lobbying campaigns have distilled a complex, and I believe earnest, reform effort into a white hat or black hat screenplay, casting any one who supports this branded bill an enemy of senior citizens. Somewhere in this heated debate, I believe that a balance must be achieved that protects the rights of defrauded investors while also providing relief to above board companies who might find themselves the target of meritless or frivolous lawsuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.768
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0250169571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0104091974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048818754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047153004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00415867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007528284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005526953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003223847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002240321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001140369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9756E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.604
Magnitude:
235
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
William Cohen
Mr. President, as chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and as a strong advocate of consumer protections against the elderly, I suggest that there can and should be some middle ground. I am extremely concerned about issues that affect the welfare of our senior citizens and, in particular, about fraudulent and abusive practices that are directed against them. The Aging Committee has held a series of hearings on the special needs and issues facing the small, and often unsophisticated, investor. As interest rates declined over the last decade, the quest for higher yields has intensified, particularly among senior citizens who often rely on their investments as a principal means of support. Many of them are low- and middle- income retirees who have worked hard for their pensions, and who must now make these pensions stretch over two or even three decades.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0060711875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0041525356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031989162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000532744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003982638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003713254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.5776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.6165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.83766E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5954E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
60.821
Magnitude:
62
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
William Cohen
Retirees and others know they can invest in CD's with long periods of maturity, but they are reluctant to tie up their money fearing that they may have to tap into their savings for a major operation, expensive drugs, or some other emergency. As a result, the lucrative securities market became a popular choice for the small, but often financially unsophisticated and inexperienced, investor.
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
-0.805
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3176334081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0578534382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.020986989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0197727059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0125162536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0108095534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0039103907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018782279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007190957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002224352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.55332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
William Cohen
For the first time in American history, investment company assets have surpassed commercial bank deposits. The percentage of U.S. households that own mutual funds has more than quadrupled since 1980, with over 38 million Americans investing in those funds. One out of three American families now have investments in mutual funds or the stock market. While this mass movement into the securities market has provided new opportunities for investors, it has also increased risk, led to a great deal of confusion, and, unfortunately, created opportunities ripe for fraud by securities dealers who misrepresent risks to unsuspecting investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0339760765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0333216478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077640652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049602873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033574532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002968194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023611743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004232179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.86466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.02524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2288E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
27.626
Magnitude:
18
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
William Cohen
Our Aging Committee hearings showed that low interest rates create an environment in which small investors are susceptible to outright investment fraud and abusive sales practices. Senior citizens are not the exclusive prey of these market manipulators, but one factor makes scamming the senior citizen small investor particularly odious: Younger Americans can restore some or all of their losses through new earnings, while seniors' savings are not a renewable resource. Accordingly, scammed seniors living on fixed incomes cannot write their losses off as a lesson learned for the future. Instead, their financial losses may be the loss of their entire future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.862
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0521155016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0503108662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045012519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032512489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031520511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029737586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007197159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003521451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.60915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.97559E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0429E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
William Cohen
Our Aging Committee investigation and hearings revealed a wide range of small investor frauds, from penny stock scams to large mutual fund companies deceptively peddling junk bonds. Our hearings also examined the questionable marketing practices of some banks that sell uninsured investments, such as mutual funds, annuities and stocks. While we should not close the door to banks wanting to sell securities, the hearing pointed out the special dangers and problems that this trend in banking presents, namely that there is tremendous potential for confusion by bank customers about the safety and nature of the investments they are buying. As bank customers are swayed more toward uninsured investments, we must ensure that they are fully informed of the risks inherent in some of these investments and have adequate opportunity to seek redress remedies if they are intentionally misled into these investments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.02165
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.53408
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0204220094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058236707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0048349608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008442889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006791547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000234047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002078933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3728E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.363E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.45E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
William Cohen
I cosponsored S. 240 as introduced to indicate my support for securities litigation reform efforts. Frivolous lawsuits have become all too common. I have concerns, however, that the bill reported by the Banking Committee does not strike the appropriate balance between securities litigation reform and investor protection.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.467
Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.1992057785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.306634116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1142055145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0782824645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0044628869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030933221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022572358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000557977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002389653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001353071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.13102E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
William Cohen
First, I question whether the safe harbor provisions of the revised S. 240 may make it very difficult to sue when intentionally misleading information clauses investors to suffer losses. The original S. 240 directed the SEC to develop regulatory safe harbor rules for forward- looking statements. The new version of S. 240, however, establishes statutory safe harbor rules. I am concerned that these rules would unwisely protect even some fraudulent statements that were made knowingly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
-0.31
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0430968357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0153993038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0083860454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072005547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0028444578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022311111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022080285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.98346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.10701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.754E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.715E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
William Cohen
I have concerns that the revised version of S. 240 would leave defrauded investors with the nearly insurmountable task of establishing a corporate executive's actual intent, and that a few carefully placed disclaimers could provide a legal protection for misleading statements that were made knowingly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0159910545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0067628476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00209192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016999051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005431338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005264299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003654148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002834131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.19275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8612E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.418E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.567
Magnitude:
8
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
William Cohen
I believe that the SEC should be given an opportunity to fashion a safe harbor that strikes the proper balance.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0522098911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0080532962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047667232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028615495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001988103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013308864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001711392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.99339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0816E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.85999E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.033E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
William Cohen
Finally, S. 240 as reported dropped the extension of the statute of limitations for private securities fraud actions contained in the original bill. I believe that the extension should have been retained in order to tip the balance of reform more toward investor protections.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0150735475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0142085541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0068220703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051114435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016116925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006091449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000348352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.67818E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.87813E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.31121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.93E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
William Cohen
I believe that the Banking Committee deserves much credit for addressing some of the major concerns with the original S. 240. The bill before us, for instance, contains no loser-pays provision, a provision of the original bill which caused me concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0788728707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071692506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050067465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030140671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017484106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006896497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006099489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002731829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.90483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0704E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1427E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
William Cohen
Mr. President, the challenge before us today is to identify ways to make the legal system more balanced and efficient. We must sift through the dueling advertisements and challenges of "pro-Keating" and "antisenior" on one side and challenges of "antibusiness" and "antireform" on the other. An appropriate balance between the rights of investors to hold companies responsible for wrongdoing and the need of the companies to be protected from costly, meritless litigation must be achieved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.817
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0249302393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0090323781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050186205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023102477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007712413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004771169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001141056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001098386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.31028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.2154E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6191E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
William Cohen
I believe that the safe harbor rules should be implemented by regulation rather than statute. The regulatory process allows for full and fair comment by all sides to determine appropriate safe harbor rules. Also, once established, regulatory safe harbor rules offer greater flexibility than would statutory ones. In the fast-changing world of investment finance, this flexibility is important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4402346443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0248530589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0220039583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060829865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015860674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009225863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008966703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007935964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001239685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.62339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.08616E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
72.384
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
William Cohen
I wish that S. 240 retained the original safe harbor provision; because it does not, however, I regret that I can no longer support this bill.
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
0.841
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0436503324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0299833511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0195751971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014099214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000683596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006543669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005571592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003096435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.60182E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.54016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3223E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.151
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, the legislation currently before this body, S. 240, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, is very important for two reasons. First, what it seeks to achieve and second, what in actuality it will achieve if passed in its current form.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.354
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0696644129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0212583691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048763617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016634867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004468293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001804711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001362211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.77947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.42779E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.3114E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0433E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
87.343
Magnitude:
33
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Russ Feingold
One of the stated purposes of this legislation is to curb abusive lawsuits -- so-called strike suits where lawyers seek to get rich quick by preying on a company which suffers a loss in value. That is what this legislation seeks to do and no one can quarrel with this goal. The interests of the American people and the integrity of the American legal system are not served by meritless lawsuits which drain precious resources from our national economy. This is true not just in the context of securities fraud, but also in the areas of product liability, of medical malpractice, in short, in every field of American jurisprudence. Frivolous lawsuits should be discouraged.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
-0.751
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
4.3233662844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2022043569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0778988062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0263750058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0198422073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083999643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051831372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007716481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004248743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.48241E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.07504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.015
Magnitude:
84
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Russ Feingold
However, what this bill will actually do is limit the rights of investors to recover money they lose due to fraud. Unfortunately, as many of colleagues have already pointed out, this legislation fails to properly balance the goal of stopping frivolous lawsuits with the need to preserve the rights of legitimate investors to recover in cases of securities fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.37949
VADER
-0.914
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.6191734225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1177155646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0921812491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0800172857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0170667932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083650331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039939601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013171147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006718622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006240276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002487388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.072
Magnitude:
125
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Russ Feingold
It is important to note that the laws this legislation amends, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, were the direct result of the Great Depression. As the report to S. 240 points out -- the goal of these laws was to promote investor confidence in the securities markets. Unfortunately, the legislation we are now considering will erode, not enhance, investor confidence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4629867617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2234005136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0605345413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0462456985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0406997133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042417003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007192487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000583621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002217231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002211496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.6045E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.583
Magnitude:
79
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Russ Feingold
I want to touch briefly upon a few areas that I find particularly problematic.
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
-0.434
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
3.0273124576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.5784500856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0662470062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0529933139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0382191705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000934107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005044165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.41919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.46816E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.99491E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7555E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.777
Magnitude:
83
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Russ Feingold
I might add that the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Arthur Levitt, in a letter dated May 25 said in regard to this provision:
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.355078117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0254429615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0167290738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0111512098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049332844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010228093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008569835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002240639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.17042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.26368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.983E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.029
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Russ Feingold
It is one thing to protect statements that are made in good faith, without intent to defraud, it is another issue altogether to protect people based upon the standard contained in this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1032169093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.020154941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039304523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013996316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006985741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.92289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.80959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.41978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.2415E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.952E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.26E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Russ Feingold
The appropriate approach, ironically the approach contained in the original bill, is to allow the SEC to complete the rulemaking process -- to review comments and testimony -- and determine the proper scope of the safe harbor. Unfortunately, this commonsense approach has given way to an expansive exemption for all but the most egregious statements. This is unfortunate. While we clearly want to protect companies from being dragged into court over every comment or remark they make, we do not and should not protect those who engage in fraud at the expense of innocent investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.04597
VADER
0.579
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.019177697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0149802683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0148008141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0050140905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.005012632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0047435926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045064618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030282852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029514278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001996301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014966357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Russ Feingold
This is not an either-or proposition. The language of S. 240 seems to suggest that the only way to truly protect the company is to also limit the rights of investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0247297721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.01839834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059034559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037894963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008170366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00046701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001326312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.85286E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.67708E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0753E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.56E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Russ Feingold
I suggest this is far from the truth. The original S. 240 contained the proper approach. We should return this function to the SEC, let them do their work and adopt guidelines for a safe harbor which protects companies and investors, but not those who deal in fraud. The purpose of this legislation is to eliminate fraudulent behavior, not to protect it.
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
-0.788
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0336974947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050758776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025203153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012112593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005317161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004241104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.42375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.29694E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.257E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.87E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
Under existing law, as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Lempf versus Gilbertson, the prevailing statute of limitations is 1 year from discovery of the violation or no more than 3 years from the date of the violation. This period is far too short. The complexity of these cases necessitates an extension of this limitation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2579296473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0091224189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065961569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034861438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029922436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014736396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003824791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001584174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.12754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.24717E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.75683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
95.169
Magnitude:
48
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
Once again, S. 240 had the proper solution when it was introduced, yet as reported, the bill sustains the woefully inadequate status quo. The original bill extended the statute of limitations to 2 years from the date of discovery and 5 years from the date of violation. The amendment of the Senator from Nevada, Senator Bryan, would have adopted this equitable standard.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0052787163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013826054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007240931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004538711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001385123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001140569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.85013E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.30633E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.99643E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.0449E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6644E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
76.457
Magnitude:
117
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Russ Feingold
With the exception of criminal offenses, all causes of action in the American legal system are subject to a statute of limitations. The theory being that while we want to give plaintiffs an adequate opportunity to recover, people should not live forever under the threat of litigation. The Bryan amendment recognized this and would have achieved that important balance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0307316164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051481718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035653189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024307841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009118936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001833957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.6004E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.16222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.99303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01533E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.94
Magnitude:
55
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Russ Feingold
The current statute of limitations goes beyond being fair to potential defendants. In fact, as Chairman Levitt pointed out in testimony, the current statute of limitations rewards those perpetrators who conceal their fraud for only 3 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0203949618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110116867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036996444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013282921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008599685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000679922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004261733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001198659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.09696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.06566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Russ Feingold
I might also note, that in regard to those handful of attorneys who thrive on frivolous litigation, the statute of limitations is of little concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0279294502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0249585399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172166096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0158829032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094114032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0054553937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026120402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010137665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005418084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000106776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.67704E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Russ Feingold
If, as we have heard during this debate, attorneys simply scan the newspapers looking for companies reporting bad news, then fill in the blanks on their boiler plate complaints and rush to the courthouse within days of the news reports, what difference does the statute of limitations make?
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
-0.735
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0208491299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0116192467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.007776462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057442725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008194603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005307849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002968796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.65334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.169E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.134E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Russ Feingold
But for the innocent investor, who is saving for retirement, or to put children through college, or maybe just trying to live a little better life, it may mean the loss of a lifetime of hard work and savings. The failure to extend the statute of limitations will result in legitimate plaintiffs, through no fault of their own, being foreclosed from any recovery. The statute of limitations does matter to the average American investor -- it matters a great deal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.035
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0328481838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057144745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003709154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008330716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005703995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001868757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.58162E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5451E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.478E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.34E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Kerry
Mr. President, the legislation the Senate has been considering these past few days has been the subject of intense debate. While the legislation would appear to be rather dry and technical, its effect extends to a wide range of interests. Fraudulent actions by management can destroy an individual investor's retirement nest egg; likewise, a frivolous suit filed against a start-up high-technology company can stop that business dead in its tracks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.886
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0075170254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026517308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020351497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000334285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001831068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001525988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001479234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001014706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.88433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.05847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6754E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
84.796
Magnitude:
39
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
John Kerry
Most of us would agree that our goal here is to strike a balance. I have been mindful that there are investors on both sides of the equation, and I have listened carefully to their concerns. I have also spoken with SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt about his agency's concerns and recommendations about enforcing our securities laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0919575104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0216299537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0176495712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0125216742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009041134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001989818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003470836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000256075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002104824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.09185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.61914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.68
Magnitude:
75
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
Me and my staff have met regularly with the high-technology community in Massachusetts on this issue. This sector, which has been the most frequent target of strike suits, is critical to our economic growth and the creation of highly skilled, family-wage jobs. I want this sector to continue to grow and prosper, but frivolous strike suits have a truly chilling effect on start-up high-technology, bio-technology, and other growth businesses. The committee report states: "small, high-growth businesses -- because of the volatility of their stock prices -- are particularly vulnerable to securities fraud lawsuits when projections do not materialize." Companies in Massachusetts and elsewhere have been hurt, but more importantly the people in those companies -- from the CEO's on down -- have been hurt by such strike suits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.805
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0136788309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098269622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095236923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039827206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012770375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005306948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004917113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002941139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000221732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001312927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.54588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
John Kerry
I can also cite cases where companies in Massachusetts repeatedly misrepresented sales, senior executives had to resign, and some of the companies went bankrupt. In one case a company paid an analyst for a leading national business magazine to publish a favorable report about its projected sales and earnings. Cases remain pending against some of the auditors, so I will not mention names. These fraudulent actions resulted in hundreds if not thousands of investors losing significant amounts, if not all, of their investments. The point is: It is not difficult to find instances of abuse on both sides of the issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.892
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1031562104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0203460921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039203525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014054979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007042551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.09991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.89857E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.45229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.3535E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.998E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.42E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
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
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
John Kerry
There is no doubt that this is an extremely complex area of the law, where minor word changes can produce major consequences. For example, directing plaintiffs to plead particular facts demonstrating the state of mind of each defendant at the time the alleged violation occurred seems reasonable to defendants. But for plaintiffs, this standard is more like having to clear a pole vault bar than a high hurdle. I am pleased the committee adopted my amendment regarding the pleadings standard, and believe this example demonstrates the need for careful consideration of the effect of seemingly minor word changes in this area. That is why I believe it is of the utmost importance that we proceed cautiously in amending our Nation's securities laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66329
VADER
0.687
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.019177697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0149802683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0148008141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0050140905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.005012632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0047435926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045064618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030282852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029514278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001996301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014966357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
John Kerry
As the committee report notes: "S. 240 is intended to encourage plaintiffs' lawyers to pursue valid claims for securities fraud and to encourage defendants to fight abusive claims." According to some securities litigators, the legislation as presently construed will make it more difficult to pursue frivolous cases, but not impossible to pursue valid ones, as some have argued during this debate. This legislation should also strengthen the hand of businesses in responding to suits they view as abusive by reducing the incentive they claim the present system imposes upon them for early settlement. If the committee's expectations prove true in practice, then I believe we will have achieved the balance we sought with regard to the initiation of so-called strike suits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.52941
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.52941
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15385
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15385
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.29849
VADER
0.158
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0168257451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0118688105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058514266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027095877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018868363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001411381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001204487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.92764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.91274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8976E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1139E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
John Kerry
My outstanding concerns with this legislation lie at the conclusion of the process, where it is unclear whether we have achieved a balance comparable to that established at the outset. In light of the limitations on joint and several liability and in aiding and abetting in private actions, I question whether the legislation assures that investors who are victims of fraudulent securities actions will be able to recover all of their losses. Certainly, some of the provisions in the bill will help investors recover a greater share of their losses vis-a-vis the attorneys; however, it is uncertain whether they will be able to recover all their losses, as proponents of the bill claim. Here, it would appear the legislation leans toward protecting proportionately liable defendants rather than toward assuring victims of fraud will recover fully their losses. Unfortunately, the amendments offered on the floor to provide such balance did not prevail.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.52381
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.52381
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.13815
VADER
-0.858
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0223154086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047770216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0044791996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003724001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007973349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003368046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002675024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.32594E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.6961E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7348E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.835E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
John Kerry
A title of the legislation that will directly serve investors' interests by requiring early detection and disclosure of fraud is "Title III -- Auditor Disclosure of Corporate Fraud." I am proud to have coauthored this title with Representative Wyden originally as freestanding legislation, S. 630, the Financial Fraud Detection and Disclosure Act of 1993. It places on accountants and company auditors a clear responsibility for early detection and disclosure of illegal actions by management. The provision requires that if an accountant learns of an illegal act that may have a material effect on the company's financial statements, the accountant must inform management, and, if management fails take corrective action, the accountant must inform the board of directors. If the board fails to notify the SEC within 1 day of its notification, and accountant must notify the SEC the following day. Failure to provide this notification will subject the accountant to stiff civil penalties. I believe these clear procedures for early detection and disclosure of fraud by the accountants will serve the interests of both investors and business, and am pleased the committee incorporated this title into the legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.02165
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.952
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0695688475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0575477723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.041251487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.012139709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0053898715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024785393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004096922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002017771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001224692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.9945E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2606E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
John Kerry
The securities litigation reform bill we are about to vote upon is likely to make it more difficult to bring frivolous strike suits, but my preference also would have been to include stronger investor recovery provisions in the sections relating to joint and several liability and aiding and abetting. I was disappointed that amendments on these subjects did not prevail.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.597
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.4386262503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.2721698256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1261777012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1005748753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0560801651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0282721128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0139450989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0096436568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005196991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005823662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002989593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
On balance, however, this legislation should lead to the creation of a more favorable climate for investors and businesses. Investors should gain better information about the marketplace, more control over securities litigation should they choose to pursue class action suits, and, with the safeguards intended to weed out frivolous suits, investors should also find a climate more conducive to the fullest prosecution of securities fraud cases. A diminished threat of abusive strike suits should strengthen the ability of businesses to raise capital and to provide investors more information. Taken as a whole, therefore, I will support S. 240.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.1431
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.74
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0422128011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080536716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027543543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010407526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007439719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007358937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003086397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00851E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2562E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.35E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Joe Biden
Mr. President, our securities laws have served this country well for more than 60 years. Remember, the 1933 and 1934 securities acts were borne out of the 1929 stock market crash. Yet, the bill we are debating would topple our well-founded securities laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2988317749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0311184645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113670358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085071457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0052827443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025916816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021570742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008045124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004497969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.84197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.70669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
88.415
Magnitude:
86
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
I oppose the so-called Securities Litigation Reform Act -- not because I do not think we need some reforms -- but, because by supposedly discouraging frivolous lawsuits, this legislation would discourage legitimate suits too.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.85
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.13966111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0834995939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.010854908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0088479756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0084055173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0032059434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010734555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005361901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004319464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.79079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.9932E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.579
Magnitude:
80
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Let us be honest. Most corporate executives and plaintiff lawyers are responsible. What we should do is target and penalize those who abuse the system. But, we should not close the courthouse door to the many, in an attempt to reform the abuses of the few.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0164494326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0160073017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030381923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023615661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010022196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008647904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002021302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001543131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1658E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.28
Magnitude:
50
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
In an effort to fix abuses, this legislation strips safeguards that protect millions of average Americans whose pensions are invested in security plans. The result of which will be to let white collar criminals go free.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.027262856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068792251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0057899473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005393316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004122714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027754508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025629934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004758446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001060398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.10415E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.095E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.868
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
I fought for 7 long years in this Chamber to pass a tough, smart, balanced crime bill. And I stood on this floor with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle as we debated who could be tougher on crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.751
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.0847886093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.224792189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0666063454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0324572582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0239892164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036316647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004000079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001491535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.32734E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.78969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.31E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.814
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
Yet, here we stand today, debating a bill to give white collar crooks in three-piece suits a free ride. This so-called Private Securities Litigation Reform Act is about white collar crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1081118244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0453357876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0148447012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.010580563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029301507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0023150049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018849441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000186285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.21631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5133E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.421
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
This is about law and order. The financial losses victims suffer can wipe them out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.818
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
19.2006006837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6474133115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.556345284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1454819692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0431418186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0080837715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051563329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007263339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004417205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.67359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.36912E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.316
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Joe Biden
I realize that securities laws are complex, but the devastating impact of this legislation is simple:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.747
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0056409161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044489534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009445763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008302307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004531898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001945076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.56866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.7598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6299E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6653E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.997E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
53.598
Magnitude:
79
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
34.487
Magnitude:
79
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
It impacts our senior citizens -- with 3 out of 4 seniors relying on investment income to meet some of their day-to-day living expenses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0707237807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0208751881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0115755865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00888867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061464278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051287279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014908794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012391863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003265534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.76481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.222E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
81.472
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
It impacts police, firefighters, teachers, and labor and automobile union members whose pensions are invested in securities.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0507642166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0341158709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0267297204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0133187263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035678768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019040353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009233186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002893333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001437055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.15759E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6324E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.268
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
Whether you live in a small town or a big city, if you are a small or large investor, this legislation affects you.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0394329312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0166291167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057795431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0052907457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015561502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009902875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006743317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003725144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.86031E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.69275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.47675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
58.242
Magnitude:
39
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
24.163
Magnitude:
39
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Joe Biden
I have several major concerns with this legislation. First, investors would have to prove that a corporation made a falsehood with a clear intent to deceive. That's incredibly tough to prove. Under current law, investors must show that unreasonable or reckless predictions of a corporation's performance misled investors. If this bill becomes law, however, companies could get away with making misleading, even fraudulent, statements about their earnings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.858
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2223366639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0201211646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069277507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0053550481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046800844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044297245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004057374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002921094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.99444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.646E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.69E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
Second, accountants, auditors, lawyers, and underwriters are given a free ride -- they can escape liability even if they go along with a fraudulent scheme. Some have compared that to giving the driver of a getaway car immunity from prosecution for an armed robbery.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0116029376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024862189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014288079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008994503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004222994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002791289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.27944E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.52833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.27094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.00978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
92.23
Magnitude:
19
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
Third, the bill fails to modestly extend the statute of limitations for investment fraud suits, which currently is too short. Instead of a 1- to 3-year statute of limitation, we should give defrauded investors 2 to 5 years. That's reasonable -- and it would give victims more time to file suit so that a guilty party does not dodge liability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.733
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0249188568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0178785209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0155059373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029073237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010454747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006121342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000246514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000118838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.6527E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.499E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.041E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Finally, this bill wipes out joint and several liability -- leaving crime victims holding an empty bag and unable to get their money back.
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)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.813
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0277131679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0245285511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0173382534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0157659189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0091667614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0052987842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002558483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009918952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005281925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001034833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.31777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
We hear a lot of rhetoric about the attack of the vulture lawyers -- preying on corporations, stockbrokers, and accountants. But what about vulnerable investors?
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
-0.791
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0297705992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0179055613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035102534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019104542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003870962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003726107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.85019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.37299E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.6512E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.412E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.06E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
Some unfounded lawsuits are filed. Some lawyers do make too much from a suit -- leaving defrauded investors too little. But, this massive bill -- pushed through with such little examination, without a proper hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee to assess its impact on our judicial system -- is not the answer.
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)
0.8473
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.016983207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116466683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0100305042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005743665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014357426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014322307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002481701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.43077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.03786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.423E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.637E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Let us protect the small investor -- not let white collar criminals go unpunished. If we pass this bill, mark my words, we will be back here in 2, 3, 4 years undoing it. There will be another Orange County -- another huge insider trading scandal -- millions of defrauded Americans, parents, hard-working men and women -- who will have no recourse and no hope for reimbursement if we let this bill become law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0602056563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0058212107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033052165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012489148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010458836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003108984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.36858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.17903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.43437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7786E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.15E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
There is a way to deal with the abuses in securities litigation. I am a cosponsor of a bill introduced by Senators Bryan and Shelby, S. 667, the Private Securities Enforcement and Improvements Act of 1995.
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0227963945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0136509581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0032270622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007200558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005229268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001170535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.78922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.22403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.29803E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2936E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
In response to the criticism that securities litigation suits are initiated by professional plaintiffs, the Bryan-Shelby bill would require plaintiff class representatives to certify their complaints, outline their interest in the pending litigation, and list any securities suits they might have filed in the prior 12 months.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0144528356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025913627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015252125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012433922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010132831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002292333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001214879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.48832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.93544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6527E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.03E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
74.989
Magnitude:
136
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.3
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
The Bryan-Shelby bill also would require that multiple securities class actions brought against the same defendant be consolidated and that a lead counsel be agreed upon by the various plaintiffs, or appointed by the court if no such agreement can be reached.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.2068109587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1594700734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025900508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022684073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021859898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009330875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002097232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000106686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.641E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.4322E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.529E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.359
Magnitude:
95
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
I believe these new requirements for certification of complaints and the new case management procedures would improve the securities litigation process, without resorting to the extreme measures in the Dodd-Domenici bill, which will shut the courthouse door to millions of valid claims.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.061230246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0457070157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0286140334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0247483345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0196844267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0039073675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016356509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008820359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006722808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001256183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.49608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.812
Magnitude:
97
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
The Bryan-Shelby bill also includes a reasonable extension of the statute of limitations for securities liability actions and would restore liability for aiding and abetting if an accountant or lawyer knowingly or recklessly provided substantial assistance to another person in violation of the securities laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
12.340901047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.329926447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1765361056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0720268465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.011286269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024013891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005896609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.42255E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.19312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.33571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.80447E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
67.303
Magnitude:
64
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I commend my colleagues, Senators Sarbanes, Bryan, and Boxer, for leading the effort to improve the Dodd-Domenici bill. Unfortunately, however, we were only able to get a couple amendments approved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.4531856179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1361801173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1121718669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0372929993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0136440867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013898525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010058006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008161067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000156778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001011592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.67236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
47.558
Magnitude:
42
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.792
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
I appreciate my colleagues support -- on both sides of the aisle -- for my amendment that will maintain a civil RICO action against anyone who has been criminally convicted of securities fraud, thereby tolling the statute of limitations for such a RICO action until the final disposition of the criminal case.
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
3.5309504718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2044284716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2018509666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.047095996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0431742781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0069987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.003451177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012637101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004993788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004488533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000151015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.982
Magnitude:
44
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
I urge my colleagues to vote against S. 240. To supporters of this bill, I say, OK, you have the Nation's attention now. Let's go back to the drawing board and draft a more reasonable approach based upon the Bryan-Shelby bill to curb the relatively small number of frivolous securities lawsuits without dismantling the entire existing securities litigation process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.798
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.059646921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0238748064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035119909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002413573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021273014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016403294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.98262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.06702E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.37059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.996E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.96E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.775
Magnitude:
8
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Daniel Moynihan
Mr. President, S. 240, the Securities Litigation Reform Act, is intended to deter frivolous securities litigation while protecting the rights of investors to bring legitimate lawsuits. The sponsors of this legislation, arguing that opportunistic attorneys often file these lawsuits after precipitous reductions in stock prices, attempted to strike a delicate balance between these two competing interests.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0164523342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0133418987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0086753818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005201391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000369804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002236432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.881E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.32986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8368E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.071E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Daniel Moynihan
Unfortunately, the bill fails to strike that balance. The bill would make it too difficult -- if not impossible -- for small investors to recover losses resulting from securities fraud. S. 240 would establish cumbersome case-filing procedures designed to discourage litigation; shield from liability those who knowingly aid or abet fraudulent schemes; and limit too strictly the liability of those who make misleading or false forward-looking projections of company performance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.43399
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.86904
VADER
-0.974
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
8.9382871985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1271264045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.044440513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0136588482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102904793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00309473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015279233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005236315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001226157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.81014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.45872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.478
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Daniel Moynihan
While these provisions will deter frivolous lawsuits, they will also discourage meritorious ones. If the amendments offered by Senators Sarbanes, Bryan, and Boxer had been accepted by the Senate, I perhaps could have supported this bill. As it stands, however, this legislation goes too far in protecting corporations and stockbrokers at the expense of small investors. I cannot support it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4517639056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3157123225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0629347051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0326781097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0164395213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000593812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001746491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001339419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.43625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.25152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.32674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
50.257
Magnitude:
20
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
39.02
Magnitude:
20
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, I have reluctantly decided that I cannot vote in support of the version of S. 240 that is in front of us today. As a cosponsor of S. 240, this was a difficult decision. But the changes that have been made in this legislation make this a completely different bill from the version I cosponsored. In my view, this version of S. 240 goes too far and will make it too difficult for innocent investors to recover in legitimate cases of securities fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1680424903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.132949173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0799003581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0316563935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0161763441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0083865896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069629386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.001074902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004708703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004430896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003830241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.626
Magnitude:
76
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, there is no question that we need to reform the current securities litigation system. Too often when a stock drops suddenly for reasons completely beyond the control of a corporation, the corporation finds itself the subject of a so-called strike suit. These strike suits border on legal extortion: The cost of defending the suit and the risk of huge damages create a strong incentive to settle the case even when the corporation has done nothing wrong. Moreover, these suits have targeted not just the corporation whose stock has dropped, but also the accountants, lawyers and others who participated in the preparation of documents for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the public. These businesses, which often played only a marginal role in the alleged fraud, can nonetheless be held fully liable. Finally, the current system does not serve investors well. In too many cases, lawyers walk away with millions of dollars in legal fees while the plaintiffs whose interests the lawyers are supposed to be serving recover only a small portion of their losses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.21888
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11441
VADER
0.045
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0195678062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0087507171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000776759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007530798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004839343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001201319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.10224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.83736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.45047E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.12265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7976E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
53.224
Magnitude:
8
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
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
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Kent Conrad
In short, the current system does not work. It imposes a burden on entrepreneurial activity and impedes the efficient functioning of our capital markets. As a result, all investors -- and the economy as a whole -- suffer. That is why I cosponsored S. 240. I wanted to send a strong signal that we need to reform the current system and put an end to frivolous, speculative lawsuits that serve little purpose but to enrich the lawyers who bring them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.049
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1341947704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0147396771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0132626985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0110037196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.01057673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008032046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007875288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003777071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003087927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002269775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.10296E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
87.812
Magnitude:
15
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Kent Conrad
At the same time, however, I fully recognize that there are legitimate instances of securities fraud, and we must ensure that we preserve the rights of investors to seek redress in cases of true fraud. We should not protect Charles Keating, Ivan Boesky, or Michael Milken from the investors who lost their life savings as a result of sophisticated swindles. I believed, when I cosponsored S. 240, that it achieved this balance. And I was given assurances that -- in a few areas where I thought the bill might go too far in curtailing the rights of investors -- modifications would be made to ensure that legitimate suits were fully protected.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.67
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0853532751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.038060642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0380222598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.008825081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077466786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0065463013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003904303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003175689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002178816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.22761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.809
Magnitude:
55
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Kent Conrad
Unfortunately, during the Banking Committee markup, S. 240 was significantly changed to the detriment of investors. As reported from the committee, the delicate balance in the original bill was destroyed. Instead of a relatively narrow set of changes targeted directly at frivolous strike suits, the bill that came to the Senate floor contained radical changes that will make it far more difficult to bring any suit, including a legitimate suit where real fraud has occurred.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.88
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1386312069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0379781181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0242240931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0123215388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003636496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027476986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022140148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001150608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010599583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00073328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001853714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.183
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Kent Conrad
First, the new version of S. 240 contains a huge expansion of the safe harbor for forward looking statements. S. 240 as introduced directed the SEC to develop an expanded safe harbor to encourage companies to provide more information to the market on their expected future performance. Most observers expected this to result in a relatively modest expansion of the safe harbor. In committee, this provision was amended to provide a statutory safe harbor for forward looking statements unless they are "knowingly made with the purpose and actual intent of misleading investors." SEC Chairman Levitt has expressed the view that this safe harbor will protect knowingly made false, misleading, and fraudulent statements. This will reduce confidence in information and impede the efficiency of capital markets. This is a significant, and potentially dangerous, change from the version of S. 240 I cosponsored. It would make it extremely difficult to prosecute even the most outrageous of statements about expected future performance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.7376
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.05861
VADER
0.689
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1353053609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.055962475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0352063013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0090219801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00491024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021462749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008802158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008680284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008433707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.33461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.50918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.913
Magnitude:
23
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Kent Conrad
Second, the new version of S. 240 does not contain a necessary, modest expansion of the statute of limitations in securities fraud cases. Pursuant to the Supreme Court's Lampf decision, the statute of limitations in fraud cases is now 1 year from when the fraud was discovered but in no case longer than 3 years from the date the fraud occurred. S. 240 originally proposed to extend the statute of limitations to 2 and 5 years because in sophisticated swindles it may take longer than 1 and 3 years for a fraud to be sufficiently understood to bring suit. This was the most important unambiguously pro-investor provision in the bill. However, during mark-up this provision was deleted. This is a significant change; it will leave many plaintiffs with strong, legitimate complaints unable to bring suit if a fraud is uncovered too later for them to sue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.29584
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.12
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.12
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.2318
VADER
-0.939
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2059605904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1193688018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.010345054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101237427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004789406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035159723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003999651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001277372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.06533E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.89106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
64.005
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Kent Conrad
Third, the new version of the bill gives control of fraud suits to the biggest investors, virtually excluding small investors from consideration. Under the original bill, the court was required to appoint a plaintiff steering committee that held in aggregate at least 5 percent of the securities involved or securities with a market value of $10 million, whichever is smaller, unless the judge decided a lower threshold was appropriate. This formulation would have allowed a group of small investors to join together to control the lawsuit. But in committee this provision was dropped. In the new version, the court is required to appoint a single lead plaintiff, and there is a presumption that the most adequate plaintiff will be the class member with the largest financial interest in the case, unless he cannot adequately represent the interests of the class. Unfortunately, in many cases the member with the biggest financial interest will be an institutional investor with interests, for example, holdings of stock in the corporation that are not subject to the suit or strong ties to the board of directors, that may not mirror the interests of most other class members. This provision could lead to significant litigation on whether the presumed most adequate plaintiffs other interests disqualify him and/or to settlements that do not always best serve the interests of the majority of the class members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.64663
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42105
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42105
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.87184
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1800811035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0274639722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0246269221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029220439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017795208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016867747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011779127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004599583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003765099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001787635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001262721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
82.252
Magnitude:
11
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
77
Sprache Difficult Word Count
64
Kent Conrad
Fourth, the new version of the bill for the first time imposes a cap on the damages that an investor can recover. The provision limits damages to no more than the difference between the purchase price of the stock and the value of the security during the 90-day period after information correcting the fraudulent misstatement or omission is made public. Although this may appear reasonable, it creates a strong incentive for the issuer to use the safe harbor for forward-looking statements to puff the stock during this 90-day period and otherwise abuse the system by waiting to correct the misinformation until a stream of positive news can be released simultaneously.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0186589241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.009224574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034463585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0032548105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026160513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018611767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014793057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004434709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001914318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001132953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.27134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
28.594
Magnitude:
33
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.101
Magnitude:
33
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Kent Conrad
Finally, the new version of S. 240 does not contain a provision restoring liability for aiding and abetting a fraud. In 1994, the Supreme Court ruled that the securities statute does not cover private actions for aiding and abetting. The Chairman of the SEC has testified that aiding and abetting liability should be restored. Although the original version of S. 240 similarly failed to address this issue, when I cosponsored S. 240 it was my understanding that this issue would be addressed before the bill came to the floor. However, the new version of S. 240 restores aiding and abetting liability only for individuals who act knowingly. It does not fully restore liability for other participants in a fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
-0.621
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0191571904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075059579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0068495072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0049414539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025053308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021108739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019317831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005807179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004759394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001119045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.11572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
64.726
Magnitude:
30
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.685
Magnitude:
30
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Kent Conrad
During floor debate, a series of amendments was offered to restore the balance in the original bill. I voted for these amendments. Unfortunately, not one of these important changes was reversed. Thus, the bill that we now have before us remains significantly different from the bill that I cosponsored. In its attempt to root out frivolous lawsuits, this version of the bill will make it far too difficult for small investors to prevail when they have been defrauded by unscrupulous Wall Street dealmakers. I cannot support this unbalanced version of the bill.
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
-0.177
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.3098254791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1756941201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0809943071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0737053691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0225738084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0130154745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0091106653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.008306386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0060957853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0024142222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017832566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.167
Magnitude:
18
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Kent Conrad
It is my hope that the conferees will revisit these issues. We need securities litigation reform, and I would like to vote for a balanced conference report that fixes the many problems in the current system without creating new problems for small investors who have been fleeced by crooks on Wall Street.
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
0.502
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0824559131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0609137409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0173064414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032123455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016770306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014002697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002678682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002403405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001717364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.43839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.32944E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.393
Magnitude:
32
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, today I address my comments once again to the reservations I have regarding an important piece of legislation that by my measuring is moving way too fast through this body, a piece of legislation that I believe may end up hurting legitimately aggrieved citizens; a piece of legislation that, although I believe it is necessary in some form and earnestly want to give it my support, I nonetheless find it difficult to support, given its present form. I am referring, Mr. President, to S. 240.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5596990697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3636795096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1747630187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0336404075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0298677449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035713219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006295328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002657598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002282869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.35228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.28732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.354
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I have heard the charges -- about unethical lawyers looking for deep pockets and hunting for a fast buck, about the tremendous number of meritless suits -- some 300 -- that are filed and settled each year regarding alleged securities fraud. I have had extensive discussions with Minnesota-based companies, many of them new high-technology firms, about the pressing need to plug the legal loopholes that allow companies to be intimidated by unethical attorneys. And I have heard the arguments of my respected colleagues that this bill, S. 240, is the best way to stop such baseless strike suits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.46262
VADER
-0.809
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.154553249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0167001141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0123889171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0120872814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027625063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022629085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017512924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0010204681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008634323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003466357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.541E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
64.9
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
First, with regard to this problem of strike suits, Mr. President, I do not think you will find anyone in this Chamber who believes in their heart that such lawsuits are in any way good for the country. Nobody is arguing on behalf of such behavior. My cautious opposition to this bill -- in its present form -- should not hide the fact that I consider such actions to be the equivalent of blackmail, and detestable in the extreme.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.070009334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0229242942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.011840224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0118300428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0036673766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025448244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018566172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018039515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010045046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.92511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.16476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
90.945
Magnitude:
19
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Wellstone
But Mr. President, there are swindlers and fraudulent securities setups out in the markets, and there are people who are legitimately hurt by such schemes. I have one report that in my State of Minnesota alone over the past decade, more than 25,000 Minnesotans have recovered $28\1/2\ million in money that was cheated out of them in stock and securities fraud; $28\1/2\ million, Mr. President, and that is just the money that was reportedly recovered. So it certainly would appear to me that in addition to the real problem of the meritless strike suits, there is another real problem -- that of ongoing investment fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.96
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0045221186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016876886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013992993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013772362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0004569255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003588214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002152711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001364902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.46692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.91342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4566E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
41.76
Magnitude:
53
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.229
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
The task of this bill in my view should be to balance these two needs: To create tighter protections for honest companies who are forced to pay the equivalent of extortion to unethical attorneys, while maintaining the protections that have existed for 60 years for legitimately aggrieved investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0087398599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.008306306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002805869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017613656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009788232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.93014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.33239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.88132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9605E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4367E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.457E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
Does this bill accomplish this delicate balancing act? In my view, no, it does not. It is in my view reckless, not because of how it handles the problem of strike suits, but how it knocks down existing protections for those who have had their savings cheated out of them. One of my colleagues has in fact characterized this bill as addressing "recklessness" -- and I must say that I agree that this bill does deal with recklessness. But I must say that we part company on how and why we reach those conclusions. It is not just the subject of this bill that is recklessness -- this bill itself is, by my measurement, reckless in how it turns back 60 years of protections that serve big and small investors alike.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
-0.846
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0640015525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.022348878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034157722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006733786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004888629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003058219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002575631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.08143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.13141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01219E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.874E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Wellstone
On the surface I admit this bill appears to have very little to do with the average American family. It appears to deal with high-rolling bond salespeople and securities attorneys and CPA's who live and die by the smallest twists and turns of the financial markets. But scratch the surface and who do you find under this bill? Hard-working honest American families, that is who, Mr. President. After all, is it not retirement plans that fuel the economy? Isn't it the typical American family that has provided the capital needed by so many innovative startup firms simply by investing their hard-earned savings in stocks and securities? Is it not this great majority of our country that with $1,000 here, $5,000 there, a pension fund over there, have built the mightiest success stories that make up the American landscape?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.85
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0135171678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044978926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031306139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019240171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013919165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002887512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001431115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001065718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.45384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.95036E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.532E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Paul Wellstone
Of course it is. But now we are presented with this bill -- a complex piece of legislation by anyone's accounting -- that will take away some of the protections that have served these millions and millions of investors so well and for so long. Mr. President, I liken this bill to using a sledgehammer to cut a slice of bread: if a little reform of the law is good, then an all out attack on the law must be better. I did not agree when we took a sledgehammer approach in the case of product liability reform, and I don't agree now.
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
-0.268
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0692944042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0280182896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0207319739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027688155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006402201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000406321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002128656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2225E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6646E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.399E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.13E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Wellstone
There are hundreds of strike suits filed each year -- but there are also thousands of legitimate cases of fraud as well. This bill should balance the two; it should make necessary corrections it seems to me to plug up the legal loopholes that allow unethical lawyers to collect while retaining important, existing investor protections. But is this the approach my colleagues have chosen? Do they propose to discreetly close loopholes, or judiciously plug up the cracks that have allowed the unethical attorneys to target big dollars? No, Mr. President, No, they do not. Instead my colleagues would hammer away at time-tested protections, saying in effect: "No more. No more lawsuits. Unless you have overwhelming evidence, unless you lost millions, unless you have a sophisticated understanding of securities law, unless you catch the misdeed within a certain limited period, you can no longer sue to recover the money from the swindlers and cheats who robbed it from you." I am sure some of my colleagues would object to such a characterization of this bill -- but, Mr. President, actions speak as loud as words. We have had many attempts on the floor to make this bill better, to more finely tailor its language and scope to address the problem of strike suits. For example, we had an amendment on the floor that would have extended the period in which wronged investors could file a suit against those who committed the fraud. That sounds like a good protection to me -- and it was an amendment that I supported. But did it pass? The answer is no. And let me emphasize: we have had numerous opportunities to amend this bill, make it better, more closely tailor it to the problems that exist, and I have supported those amendments. But Mr. President, those amendments have been consistently rejected.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.02165
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38776
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38776
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80012
VADER
-0.975
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0498641864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0123949067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021058533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011369538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010603739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005324479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002849319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.99394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.82664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3554E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.098E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
89
Sprache Difficult Word Count
79
Paul Wellstone
Under this bill, investors who bring a legal challenge run the risk of facing a court order to pay the entire court costs, thus discouraging many people from bringing suit who have been defrauded. The bill also takes away the right to sue many of those who aid and abet in the fraud; effectively immunizing from private action lawyers, accountants, and countless others who may have assisted the primary wrongdoers who committee securities fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0041388965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025751797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017717603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001507172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001694052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001584389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.82184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.31649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.6175E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8715E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6409E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.691
Magnitude:
96
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Paul Wellstone
Another example: This bill provides for extended immunity from private fraud liability for those corporations that release overly optimistic information when they have their first sale of stocks. This extended immunity does not protect investors; rather it is all but an open invitation for crooked corporations and swindlers to promise the Sun, Moon, and stars in their forward-looking statements, only then to take the money and run once it becomes clear that the corporation will never deliver what it promised. And those individuals, or private pension funds, or counties that invested and lost money on such a basis-too bad. Under this bill they are simply out of luck.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.545
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0069809495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016318398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015865227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011702798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009120319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007347044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002430034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002394328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001823195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001017888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2826E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
62.664
Magnitude:
37
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
22.136
Magnitude:
37
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Paul Wellstone
Individuals aren't the only ones who will be left with no protections under this bill; counties and municipal governments and public institutions will have fewer protections as well. I have heard several references to Orange County, CA, made on the floor during debate, but Orange County is not the only one hurt by losses from derivatives investments. In Minnesota alone: Dakota County, $2.5 million lost; in Chanhassen $4 million lost; the Minnesota Orchestral Association, $2 million lost; the University of Minnesota, $13-million lost; and Mr. President this is only a partial list. It is no wonder that groups like the Municipal Treasurers Association, the National Association of County Treasurers and Finance Officers, and the National League of Cities are but a few of the organizations opposing this bill as it is currently written.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.963
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
2.7094783261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.204054662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.039876558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0255790248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0127099614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066804576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0063899541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008958899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000431282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003767602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000160763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
75.676
Magnitude:
70
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, we have heard the name of Charles Keating -- perhaps one of the most famous of swindlers in recent memory -- invoked many times on the floor during this debate. Some people say that under this bill, thousands of people would never have been able to recover one thin dime from Mr. Keating. I have also heard some people say that claim is not true, and that this bill will not affect individuals' rights to collect what has been taken from them.
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
-0.135
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
21.5512812138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
5.428045243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.8132926226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.067247136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0590165437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0026390313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005179053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004915702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001230435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.22951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.768E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
43.912
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
42.653
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Wellstone
But Mr. President, the fact that we have so many great and respected legal minds disagreeing so harshly over what this bill will actually do should be the issue here. And until I, and the rest of my colleagues, can be convinced beyond reasonable doubt that this bill will not hurt middle America, and will not swindle them out of their chance to prosecute the swindlers, there can be question. I cannot and will not support any measure that hurts those good, honest people who have entrusted us with their best interests.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1645718818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0362986408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.025790534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007828344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040646988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002586827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004119119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002015566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001597232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.7184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.29612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
67.387
Magnitude:
35
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
Thank you, Mr. President, and I yield the floor.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
4.8887833953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1109016011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0408995926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0182437056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0067290362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024243576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008235483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002624098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.86966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.87401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9577E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
73.665
Magnitude:
35
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, I believe I bring a somewhat different perspective to the issue of securities than most other Members of this body. Prior to coming to the U.S. Senate, I worked in the private sector. I co-founded a company with two others that today employs over 20,000. After the company went public in 1961, I filed countless statements with the SEC as its CEO. As the CEO, I believed it was important for investors to have as much information as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
4.850083217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.7168592885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0147389874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.010087913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0066769157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0051568295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039286235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004952074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001948044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001264484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2488E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
55.342
Magnitude:
74
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
28.471
Magnitude:
74
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank R. Lautenberg
Each year, I made it a practice to project earnings for the following year. And if those projections needed modification due to changed circumstances, I quickly went to the public to alert them to any revision. This process had significant rewards because investor confidence in my former company caused our stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, to sell at among the highest price- earnings ratios of all listed securities on any exchange.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0777857669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0309141324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081981838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010527544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007301057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007228388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001890645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.46441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.29574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6389E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.595E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Frank R. Lautenberg
As I look back on that period, I know that I was in the forefront of CEO's who provided investors with forward-looking statements on my company's financial health. It made sense to me then. It makes sense to me now. I know many companies want to provide this information but do not because they are concerned about their potential liability should their forecasts turn out to be off the mark. It is not in the public interest for these companies to go out of business because of a lawsuit based on a financial forecast, which despite the company's best efforts, later turns out to be inaccurate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
-0.204
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0580547785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0209325706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0178661154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061311199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019635816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000694418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003003315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001819933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001636877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.52469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.8807E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.815
Magnitude:
76
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank R. Lautenberg
I remember how much the stock of biotech companies dropped when we were discussing health care last year. Should those companies be held accountable for this drop? Of course not. We want to protect such firms. But I believe this bill goes too far in the effort to do that; in fact, I believe the practical effect of this bill will be to immunize certain fraudulent statements. This is just one example of the many instances in which I believe the legislation is too extreme.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.559
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.1711891741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0716458017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0428181898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0259792054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0216174594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073667805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013242409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002063652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001491977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.38439E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.46737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.767
Magnitude:
76
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Frank R. Lautenberg
This is unfortunate because S. 240, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, had the potential to be a good bill, perhaps a very good bill. In my judgement, if a few key amendments had been adopted, this legislation would have eliminated current abuses in existing law without sacrificing investor protections. But, those amendments were not. As a result, the bill that will pass the Senate today and go to conference with the House will, I predict, undermine investor confidence in our markets, chill meritorious suits, and leave investors exposed to fraud. I also predict that Congress will revisit this issue in the foreseeable future. I can only hope that the next Charles Keating, whose fraudulent conduct will be facilitated by this bill, will not cost the taxpayers as much as the original.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.194
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0832138932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0769129896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0131604174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069793125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054513846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024622037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001583938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001093656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.83346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.4536E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
80.232
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Frank R. Lautenberg
Too often debate on this bill was reduced to accusations of special interest favoritism. It is a shame that the proponents of this bill believed anyone who opposed this legislation was merely siding with the trial lawyer bar. Likewise, the legitimate concerns of accountants and other deep pockets were downplayed by the opponents of this bill. Mr. President, I oppose S. 240, not because it might hurt trial lawyers and not because I do not believe certain groups are being unfairly targeted as deep pockets, but because it is unfair to investors and because I do not think it will serve as a deterrent to fraudulent behavior.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.02165
VADER
-0.884
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
3.9264947176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
2.0330255851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.724977348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0811305596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.021567184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0061023344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0035419293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005771397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005598383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004606155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.1413E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.763
Magnitude:
50
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Frank R. Lautenberg
The sponsors of this legislation cite compelling anecdotal evidence of abuse by the so-called professional plaintiffs and their unscrupulous attorneys. I agree there are abusive securities class actions suits filed every year. I also agree that we need to protect companies, and even other shareholders, from these people. But in our zeal to tackle this problem, we should take care not to stifle legitimate claims.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4692787305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0531091122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0243817267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0203573494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0108064603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0106287996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049296916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005096105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003302351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001528563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001243338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.591
Magnitude:
33
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Frank R. Lautenberg
Amendments were offered that would have tempered the Senate bill's overreaction to the purported securities litigation boom. There were amendments to: provide aiding-and-abetting liability in private implied actions; insert a safety net to ensure that small investors are able to fully recover their losses; extend the statute of limitations period on these claims, thus making it more difficult for bad actors to hide their fraud; and an amendment I cosponsored with Senator Sarbanes that would not have insulated fraudulent statements as a result of the overly broad safe harbor provision in the bill. All were defeated.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0332762545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061423263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057964604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055068998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042140822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018009005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002377105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001129778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.39956E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.244
Magnitude:
45
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Frank R. Lautenberg
In opposing these amendments, the sponsors of the bill cited some of the more egregious practices of professional plaintiffs and certain lawyers. What they do not mention is that this behavior would have been curbed by noncontroversial provisions contained in S. 240, provisions not affected by the amendments I mentioned above. These would include: prohibitions against referral fees and attorney conflicts of interest; requirements that the share of the settlement awarded to the name plaintiffs be calculated in the same manner as the shares awarded to all other members of the class and that the name plaintiff certify that he did not purchase the security at the direction of his attorney; a prohibition against excessive attorneys' fees; and an assurance that all members of the class have access to information held by counsel of the name plaintiff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
0.909
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0450080406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.029583383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061754341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004242481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016968099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003308366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001554086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001286314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6898E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.25137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1458E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.965
Magnitude:
16
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Frank R. Lautenberg
I did not want to have to vote against a bill to curb frivolous securities lawsuits because I believe there are problems. I have met with accountants and executives of high-technology companies and have heard about their legal nightmares. But I have also heard from the director of my State's bureau of securities, the North American Securities Administrators Association, AARP, dozens of consumer groups, and some organizations with large pension funds.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.404
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0237913904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0237160857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0208948011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004046255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035444162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021596717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002505855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001976796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001035882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.05593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4274E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, I cannot in good conscience vote for a bill I believe will insulate fraudulent conduct, prevent investors injured by fraud from fully recovering damages, and chill meritorious litigation. In our rush to reform the problems detailed by the sponsors of this bill, we have overreacted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.947
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0337086618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0294921396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0228316567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0161551026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.014036322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080879123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043961256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003801049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005269855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002198559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.81682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Chafee
Mr. President, I am pleased to be a cosponsor of S. 240, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, which the Senate approved today. This proposal has been introduced by Senators Domenici and Dodd year after year without ever reaching the full Senate for consideration. Finally, this year, the Senate debated and approved securities reform without substantial changes to the Domenici-Dodd bill, as reported by the Banking Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.864
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0846538635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0336212193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0319781073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0280897861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0202104973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061824692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0027631309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025598618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004976921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.03433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3254E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Chafee
Our's has become an increasingly litigious society. Opportunistic lawyers are prepared to spring into action with the least provocation. In the case of securities fraud suits, this class of attorneys claims to have the interests of small investors in mind, but the level of compensation they exact compared with the compensation received by their clients tells quite a different story.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0364378473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0164527257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0135650203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068226684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046531342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028767241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0026548583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0018989325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004685683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004549826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.65242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Chafee
As many as 300 securities fraud suits are filed annually. An astonishing 93 percent of these suits are resolved out of court, with an average settlement of more than $8 million each.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0231853031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0195253859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0098091077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061236868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041892563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007413217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004092688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.35195E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.64963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.60326E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.997E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
John Chafee
It is no accident that so many of these suits are settled out of court. That is one of the major problems addressed by S. 240. Under current law, every defendant can be found jointly and severally liable -- or liable for the entire settlement cost -- regardless of the extent of the defendant's involvement. It has become the practice of some lawyers to name as many deep pocket defendants as possible. Frequently, the fear of being held 100 percent responsible and the enormous cost of diverting substantial resources to defending against these suits leads these defendants to settle. S. 240 applies proportionate liability, enabling the court to determine the extent of a defendant's involvement and determining liability on the basis of that involvement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.13815
VADER
-0.866
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2509652171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0720870739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0341412815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073264622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005107799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041911982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010281921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006664781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005038776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00012148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
John Chafee
S. 240 seeks to reduce abusive practices by prohibiting brokers or dealers from receiving a referral fee from attorneys seeking clients for class action suits; giving the court authority to determine whether a conflict of interest exists if an attorney is also a shareholder; and, by prohibiting funds discharged by the SEC from being used for attorneys' fees.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0486048928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0386728439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0370768335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047038702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035666963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021604896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001609691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008697678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001507572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001336373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
John Chafee
It seeks to limit frivolous lawsuits by eliminating professional plaintiffs, prohibiting attorneys' fees from exceeding a reasonable percentage of damages awarded, and giving courts the authority to appoint lead plaintiff on the basis of greatest financial loss rather than continuing the practice of naming lead attorneys based on who filed the suit first.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0197505084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0142451827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0112785005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061936749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0055016772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025560197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012132362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009029689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001473975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7897E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9982E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
John Chafee
I believe that we have approved a bill that will benefit shareholders and corporations alike. Shareholders will have more information on which to base their investments and corporations will be able to operate in an environment free of meritless lawsuits. I commend Senators Domenici and Dodd for proposing this worthwhile legislation and Chairman D'Amato for moving it so swiftly through the legislative process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0806380587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0455859437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0351282215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0348725909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0260371075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0229901372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0080176113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017362263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011717785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.61662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.12912E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Claiborne Pell
Mr. President, today as the Senate comes to the conclusion of the debate over the Securities Litigation Reform Act, I state my support for this legislation. It has been a long process to achieve reform in this area and the Senate has worked for several years to craft legislation which will adequately address the problems in the laws which govern our securities industry without creating others. I commend the efforts of those most directly involved, particularly my good friend and colleague Senator Dodd, for their commitment and hard work in bringing this bill to final passage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.861
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0231895276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0193458531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00971318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061060186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041547897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007101828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004054295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.33023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.59649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.56693E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.893E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Claiborne Pell
The need for some type of reform in this area is universally acknowledged, even by those who have most vociferously opposed the version of reform contained in the final bill. Indeed, the bill had 51 cosponsors, an indication of overwhelming consensus that congressional action is necessary to correct a glaring problem. Simply put, the securities industry has been plagued by abusive and frivolous lawsuits for years. These lawsuits have been encouraged by a system that far too often does more to reward creative lawyers and undeserving plaintiffs than it does to protect the integrity of the securities markets and legitimate investors. The end result has been the unnecessary escalation of business costs as companies are forced to pay legal costs to defend against these meritless actions. In a growing number of cases, these escalated costs, combined with the chilling effect of the threat of groundless litigation, have resulted in bankruptcies, reluctance to release pertinent investment information, and in many cases, the decision to forego the formation of startup enterprises altogether. The latter has particularly been the case for fledgling high-technology companies, the next generation of American industry. As we strive to compete in the world marketplace, it becomes even more imperative that we work to discourage those aspects of our legal system which foster frivolous, costly, and unnecessary litigation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.58621
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.58621
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.2852
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.28185
VADER
-0.703
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2558939857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.072046445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0350602175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073098177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052170912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042194748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010476346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000676896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005145836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000124419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
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
86
Sprache Difficult Word Count
79
Claiborne Pell
I do not claim that this bill is perfect in all aspects. Indeed, some 17 amendments were offered to the legislation as we considered on the Senate floor and I supported many of them. I share the concerns expressed that as we rewrite our securities laws to eliminate abusive lawsuits, we must also protect the rights of legitimately wronged investors to have their day in court. Of particular concern are those small investors, many times senior citizens and those with stakes in pension funds, who face formidable odds in bringing actions against large corporations. Accordingly, I voted for stronger protection against fraudulent and misleading statements by corporate executives as well as for an alternative dispute mechanism which would have discouraged frivolous actions without the use of the courts. I also supported giving even the smallest investor a voice in choosing who would control suits brought on behalf of a large class of plaintiffs, an effort to ensure that everyone would be represented in legal actions, no matter how big or small. Unfortunately, these and other efforts to improve the bill were not supported by a majority of the Senate. However, even though these amendments did not succeed, the legislation as a whole merited support for its work to reform our legal system in a constructive way to curb unnecessary lawsuits in our securities industry without removing adequate protection for those legitimately harmed by fraud and wrongdoing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.86904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.49996
VADER
-0.023
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0481831783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.037616893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0371208298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046959463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0035030767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020950523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015894349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008710644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001452786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000131646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
84
Sprache Difficult Word Count
77
Claiborne Pell
Again, I commend the good work done by all involved with this legislation. There are still significant differences with the House that need to be worked out so I fear that we still have a way to go before the process of securities law reform is completed. With passage today, however, the Senate has taken an important step toward achieving that goal.
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
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0505561882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0317559927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0067414323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048253201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032502754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011491792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000312128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002993453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.26171E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.507E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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)
0.51083
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0160795084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042237181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0027862496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009982733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000506035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004394855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.86724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.63892E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.54847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.06951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5341E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, and was read for the third time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0015446883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002471345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0002280263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001721664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.59081E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.38886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.9039E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.59E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.322E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.673E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.75E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
48.146
Magnitude:
47
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0377545774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104117484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0094688439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0077378703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027315291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014570939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007739543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001760051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000130454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.38967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.631E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
The clerk will report.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0640015525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.022348878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034157722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006733786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004888629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003058219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002575631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.08143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.13141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01219E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.874E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.026079244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.015693446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0083348074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058932586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014336492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00034477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001425341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.76744E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.96748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3283E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.04E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
The clerk will read H.R. 1058 for the third time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0075672695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047163347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037897491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003850487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001250221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.76467E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.99773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.62494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.20008E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5107E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.363E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.431
Magnitude:
93
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.5
Coleman-Liau Index
1.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The bill was read for the third time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0060887665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0057930014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026088137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008743552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003749365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003301174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.35483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.01509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4602E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.039E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.11E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0039296203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031634765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021893673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020837924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001727003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001541802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.40039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.93966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6026E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Paul Sarbanes
Mr. President, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Nevada.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0116649069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009683281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0077408527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058842452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019064593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008700565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003335296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001298259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001164778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.33E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.6011E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0026042773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024951236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00168553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007932681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001293678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.90104E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.70144E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.40345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.17668E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.9604E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4639E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Richard Bryan
Mr. President, I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0098497025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073417716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071188377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008703727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006603267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001641786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001164009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001014284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.58284E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.74173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.014E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Richard Bryan
Mr. President, at this stage of the debate I acknowledge that the die is cast and this bill will pass. I must say that I believe it is a terrible mistake.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.856
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0146399732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0111731257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015359599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015195894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000327005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.25003E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.74471E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.38779E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.34858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.89555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
84.479
Magnitude:
96
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Richard Bryan
This has not been about whether you are for curtailing frivolous lawsuits or not. There is no disagreement on that. The provisions that deal with containing frivolous lawsuits I think enjoy a vast majority of our support, and certainly this Senator.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.606
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0095117677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041830444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036965615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028381066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014795045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003146439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001039677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.08097E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.95256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6907E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.348E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
88.855
Magnitude:
29
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Richard Bryan
I have asked myself. Why are we doing this? Why are we undergoing all of this exercise? For the last 6 decades we have enjoyed the world's safest securities markets. They are the envy of the world. Could it be because there is a litigation explosion? The facts belie that. In the past 20 years, the number of cases filed in class action lawsuits remain about between 290 and 315 a year. There are some 235,000 civil filings each year. So that cannot be the reason. There are some 14,000 companies that have filings with the SEC. Each year only about 140 out of those 14,000 are brought in as party defendants in these class action cases.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.804
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0375733798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103313418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093463568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076652366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026837761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014569159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007755509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001774397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001289945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.42291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.645E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
7.6
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Richard Bryan
Is it because there has been an inability to raise capital in our markets? In the past 20 years, the amount of capital raised has increased by 58,000 percent. So it certainly cannot be that.
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)
-0.33647
VADER
0.268
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Richard Bryan
Mr. President, this is clearly -- as I observed at the beginning -- a Trojan horse that brings us to the floor of the U.S. Senate to shield a large number of people from liability for their misconduct. Under securities action no one who is simply negligent or grossly negligent is liable. So it is extremely difficult. What this has all been about, in my view, is to emasculate the private individual, the private investor, from securing relief and recover from investment fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.552
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Richard Bryan
I have prepared a little chart here which I think indicates the number of hurdles that have to be surmounted in order to get to the finish line. It will be more difficult to get these cases brought because of the limitations imposed. The shorter statute of limitations. The surrender of control of the wealthiest plaintiff which in effect becomes the lead plaintiff presumptively under this. The automatic discovery stage prevents the plaintiff from ascertaining what the state of mind is of the defendants who have perpetrated the fraud. The safe harbor provisions, that the distinguished Senator from Maryland has talked about; aiders and abettors -- they are home free. They do not have any liability at all. The RICO liability has been wiped out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.17435
VADER
0.538
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Richard Bryan
Ultimately, if you are able to perform a feat that even Edwin Moses would have difficulty performing, and you get to the finish line, the prospect of recovery is greatly reduced because we have eliminated the concept as between those who are guilty of reckless misconduct or totally innocent. We are simply saying that those who are guilty of reckless misconduct only have proportionate liability, and the plaintiff, the investor who is damaged, does not recover the full amount.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.43508
VADER
-0.905
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Richard Bryan
That overturns hundreds and hundreds of years of legal precedent. For a social and economic policy that I just cannot comprehend as between the innocent party and the wrongdoer whose conduct is at least reckless, we are saying give the reckless actor immunity from the suit. In the case of the aider and abettor and in the other case where he may be a primary violator, we simply say he or she is only liable for the proportionate share. That makes no sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Richard Bryan
In the 1980's, Congress enacted the infamous Garn-St Germain. Within a decade, the savings and loan industry in America imploded and the American taxpayer was asked to write a bill which constitutes hundreds of billions of dollars.
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Richard Bryan
I forecast that, as a consequence of the enactment of this kind of legislation, we are going to see innocent investors by the thousands deprived of their day in court. Fifty major newspapers in America who have looked at this issue have concluded that what we are about to do is a tragic mistake.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Richard Bryan
Mr. President, as I said at the outset, I acknowledge that this legislation will pass this Chamber, but I believe that we will rue the day and that our markets will be less secure and what the proponents may intend to accomplish will, indeed, have a countereffective result.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Who yields time?
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
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished Senator from Utah.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Bennett
Mr. President, the debates have been made. I remember the comment by my colleague from Connecticut during the Whitewater hearings when he said everything that needs to be said has been said but not everybody has said it. So I will try not to say too much about this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Bennett
Contrary to those who say, gee, everything has been wonderful up until now, the facts clearly demonstrate that there has been a serious problem. It has affected that portion of the stock market that most needs the entrepreneurial thrust of venture capital, and this bill will correct it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Bennett
I made all of the arguments that I intend to make. I simply want to make one additional observation. This problem has generated action in the House of Representatives. Now it is generating action in the Senate. In my view, the Senate bill is more responsible than the House bill. I congratulate the authors of the bill, Senator Domenici and Senator Dodd, the chairman of the committee, Senator D'Amato, in seeing to it that the Senate version is more responsible than the House version. I look forward to working with them in a conference committee to see that the Senate approach be adopted in every possible circumstance as there are differences between the Senate and the House.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.499
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bob Bennett
These men have worked very hard, very responsibly and intelligently on this bill, and I for one have been delighted to have had the opportunity to work with them. I commend the work product to the entire Senate and, if you will, to the President himself when it gets to him for his ultimate signature.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.892
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Bennett
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I yield 5 minutes to the Senator from Connecticut.
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
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
2.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I thank the Chair. Let me begin by thanking my colleague from New Mexico, Senator Domenici, Senator D'Amato, Senator Bennett, and others who have been present in the Chamber here almost for a week now. We considered 17 amendments and one motion to commit on this bill.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chris Dodd
Let me also express my appreciation to my colleague from Maryland, my colleague from California, and my colleague from Nevada, all of whom have been actively involved in this legislation, along with the Senator from Pennsylvania, with a number of amendments that have been offered to this bill.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.4
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Chris Dodd
We have spent several years on this legislation. We have crossed the threshold of whether or not this was an area of the law that needed repair and significant repair. I would say to my colleagues that we can put behind us the days that we have rued, in a sense, the days when you ended up with somewhere between 93 and 98 percent of these cases all being settled, never going to litigation because, frankly, the system was designed in a way to produce settlements even when cases lack merit because of the outrageous costs involved. This was an area of the law where, frankly, a number of people had turned a profession into a business, and we had lost the essence of the practice of law in the area of securities litigation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.265
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Chris Dodd
This is a piece of legislation that we think goes a long way to protecting investors on all sides. It leaves that door very wide open for legitimate plaintiffs to bring their cases. It also makes it possible for those legitimate defendants to make sure that they will end up paying the price that they are required to pay, where they do something wrong. But it also protects the innocent investor of those very same companies from not being charged the cost of frivolous lawsuits and meritless litigation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.086
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chris Dodd
It is a technical area of the law but one that we think is going to do a great deal in terms of making it possible particularly for these smaller start-up companies, the bases of economic growth in the 21st century, the high-tech firms, the biotech firms, the ones that have the great volatility in the earliest stages of their development as industries and businesses from being preyed upon by meritless litigation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Chris Dodd
There is still in the views of many, including this Senator, some legitimate discussion about the area of safe harbor. I feel very strongly that we should have a true safe harbor. My view is that in conference we are going to have to revisit the issue. We had a very close vote on an amendment offered by the Senator from Maryland.
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
0.874
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chris Dodd
I would love to be able to tell all of my colleagues that I am entirely satisfied everything we have done is absolutely going to work. I do not know that. I do know this, that we have corrected a significant problem and we have plugged up pleadings that were so loose that virtually almost any case that could be brought could lead to significant discovery, such as the situation where you had Peat Marwick on a $15,000 contract ending up at $7 million in legal fees. We stop the practice where you have Ratheon Corporation acquiring a firm and within 90 minutes of that announcement a lawsuit gets filed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.677
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Chris Dodd
Those are the kinds of situations that were occurring, that we will have cleaned up with this legislation that I hope we are about to pass.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Chris Dodd
Is it perfect in every aspect? Anyone who will tell you that cannot say so with absolute certainty. This much we can say, that the previous situation, the situation that exists today, is a mess and it needs and demands to be cleaned up. And in this Senate bill we have moved great lengths toward achieving that goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.822
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chris Dodd
Let me also underscore the comment made by the Senator from Utah. The House bill, in my view, goes way too far, way too far, and it is my fervent hope that we will not support the House-passed legislation.
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)
0.51083
VADER
0.543
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chris Dodd
Let me say here to my colleagues, as someone who has worked a long time along with my colleague from New Mexico on this -- and I use this opportunity -- that efforts to weaken this Senate bill by the House are going to cause this Senator serious reservations about recommending to his colleagues, if we come back with that, that it ought to be supported.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chris Dodd
We have a long way to go yet with this legislation before it is done, but this is an opportunity for us to go on record to say the present system does not work; it needs to be changed.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
5.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Chris Dodd
We have made those changes here. For those reasons, I think the product we have produced is deserving of support. Again, it may not be perfect. We do not know that. Time will test that through the legal system of this country. But we think it does go a great way toward solving the kinds of problems where lawsuits were filed right and left without the kind of adequate protections for investors and innocent defendants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.754
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chris Dodd
For those reasons, I ask my colleagues to support this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Who yields time?
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
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Senator from Maryland.
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
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Paul Sarbanes
Mr. President, what is the time situation?
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
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Paul Sarbanes
I yield myself 6 minutes.
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
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Paul Sarbanes
Mr. President, I think perhaps the best analogy that was used was by the Senator from Nevada earlier in this debate when he said what we have here is a Trojan horse moving forward under the pennant of frivolous lawsuits, but hidden within the Trojan horse are a lot of problems. That is this legislation. This legislation goes too far. I listened to my colleagues, and they get up and they talk about horror stories. And I do not quarrel with those horror stories. I think we need to bring those under control. And those of us on this side have consistently made that point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.924
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Sarbanes
But this bill goes too far. It overreaches. It is excessive. As one article said in U.S. News & World Report, "Will Congress Condone Fraud?" And then it concludes saying that, "The pendulum is swinging much too far," and says, "Unfortunately, some major investor frauds may have to take place before again it moves back toward the center." I want to avoid those major investor frauds. And that was what the whole effort to try to amend this legislation was about over the last few days.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.929
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Sarbanes
Now, we are ignoring the advice of all of the regulators, Democrats and Republicans. The SEC, both under the former Chairman and under the current Chairman of the SEC, the 50 State securities regulators, the Government Finance Officers Association, they have all come in. They have all said, "Yes, we want to get at the problem of frivolous lawsuits. Yes, there are reasonable ways to try to do it." Then they have made the point that this bill goes too far.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Sarbanes
Now, we tried to correct it. We tried to correct the safe harbor provision, which is potentially one of the most dangerous features in this legislation. We urged the Senate to leave that to the SEC. That is where it ought to be, with the experts. The Senate rejected that.
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
-0.608
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Sarbanes
We then said, "Well, at least let us get a proper standard." We came very close on that issue, a vote of 48-50 with respect to getting a standard that was a more reasonable standard and that would not shield, as the Chairman of the SEC told us, not shield willful fraud.
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)
0.36772
VADER
0.72
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Sarbanes
The distinguished Senator from Nevada has pointed out, under the proportionate liability provision, innocent investors who are defrauded are now going to bear the burden of their loss ahead of people who participated in the fraud. I want to repeat that. People who participated in the fraud will be shielded from bearing the full burden of the fraud, and that burden will be thrown upon the innocent investor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.959
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Sarbanes
We sought to extend the statute of limitations from 1 to 3 years to 2 to 5 years. There is a lot of concealment that goes on in these fraud cases. And if you talk to people who get caught up in it as victims, they will tell you that often they cannot discover the fraud within a 3-year period. The SEC, once they know about a fraud, takes 2 years to bring the action. This bill requires people to act within 1 year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.812
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Sarbanes
We tried to restore aiding and abetting. The aiders and abettors are dancing down the street right now with this legislation. They will go scot-free. It is not a question with aiders and abettors, whether it is going to be recklessness as a standard, or whether you are going to go to a higher standard than recklessness -- actual knowledge, actual intent. There is no liability for aiders and abettors. None. It is gone. This bill will make it harder for defrauded investors to bring legitimate suits and to recover their losses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Paul Sarbanes
And I say to my colleagues, because a number have cosponsored this legislation at the outset, the legislation which they cosponsored had in it two very important provisions that we tried to add by amendment that are not in the bill before us. The original legislation extended the statute of limitations. The original legislation extended this statute of limitations so it took care of that particular provision. Now we have dropped that in this legislation that is before us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.858
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Sarbanes
And the original legislation sent the safe harbor issue, one of the most difficult and complex issues to deal with, sent it to the SEC where, I submit to you, it ought to be. That is where that ought to be made. Now they are trying to write the standard right in this bill.
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
0.348
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Sarbanes
So the original bill, which people cosponsored, took care of two of the issues that we have argued on the floor of the Senate over the last few days. Why would we want to make it more difficult for defrauded investors to bring legitimate suits and make it more difficult for them to recover their losses in an effort to get at frivolous suits, which we support? This bill has gone so far, has swung the pendulum so far over that it is going to penalize, in a significant way, legitimate investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.039
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Sarbanes
Now, this is bad not just for the individual investor, but it is bad for the country, it is bad for economic growth. Our markets, which are the marvel of the world, depend upon the confidence of the investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.262
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Paul Sarbanes
The confidence of the investor will be undermined by this legislation. I urge my colleagues to vote against it.
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)
0.51083
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Sarbanes
Mr. President, I reserve the remainder of our time.
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
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Mr. DOMENICI addressed the Chair.
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
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I yield 4 minutes to the Senator from New Mexico.
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
3.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
0.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Pete Domenici
Thank you very much, Mr. President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Pete Domenici
I would like to thank the Senator from Connecticut, Senator Dodd. Mr. President, I say to the Senator from Connecticut, Senator Dodd, let me stay here on the floor, even though I only have a few moments, it has been a pleasure working with him on this legislation. I first got interested after I read some articles that led me to think this part of the judicial system of America was not working. That is how I got involved. I read three or four articles. I could not believe what I was reading. I was naive enough to think since it was so patently wrong, all I had to do was work on the bill and get someone like Senator Dodd to help and it would all come through. I found that was not the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Pete Domenici
And the reason it is not the case is because this bill is bad for about 90 lawyers in America. This bill is bad for about 90 lawyers in America, not the plaintiff's bar -- about 90 lawyers. And let me tell you, Mr. President, they are rich lawyers, because look at this little chart. They file these kinds of lawsuits. And out of every dollar in judgments, verdicts or settlements -- here is the dollar -- the high side of what the investors get is 14 cents. In many cases it is not 14 cents it is half that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Pete Domenici
Now, let me tell you, if you start with a system that does that and is monopolized by a group of barristers who 20 years ago or 25 or 30, when I was in law school, would have been found guilty of champerty. We learned about two things you should never do, and one of them, my friend from Georgia will remember, is commit champerty, which said you should not promote unnecessary legislation that inures more to your benefit as a lawyer than to your client's. This is the epitome of that. They would not get through the door today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.481
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Pete Domenici
The judges of yesteryear would say, "Get rid of this kind of lawyer." So they are out there with gobs of money running advertisements all over the country like they are for the investors. They are 14 cents for the investor. They are 14 cents for the investor and 86 cents for themselves, the investigators who work for them, and all the other experts that they use.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Pete Domenici
Now, tell me you cannot fix that. If we could not fix it, I would give up on the U.S. Senate and say we are going to leave this up to lawyers and their entrepreneurial minds. And we are stopping that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.3
Coleman-Liau Index
5.6
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Pete Domenici
Essentially, under this reform lawyers are going to represent a class of people, not a select plaintiff that they choose as pet plaintiffs. Lawyers are going to be more responsible to the courts. Lawyers are going to have less fun running around getting facts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
And, Mr. President, clearly this bill is balanced.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.5
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Pete Domenici
Reform is supported by more than 19 major associations, 10 of the biggest public pension funds, 12 State pension fund administrators and regulators, and hundreds of companies -- the list reads like who is who in making America's economy great.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pete Domenici
The bill Senator Dodd and I introduced has 51 cosponsors.
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
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Pete Domenici
We heard a lot about Charles Keating. There is not a Senator in this body that would protect Keating. This bill has nothing to do with Keating. His name is well known. This bill has a lot to do with slowing down a group of entrepreneurial lawyers whose names are not well known.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.523
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Pete Domenici
The current system needs reform. It is a system that has given us millions for lawyers and pennies for plaintiffs.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Pete Domenici
When Congress enacted our securities laws, the 1933 and 1934, the basic foundation was disclosure of information and deterrence.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Pete Domenici
Congress did not by statute create the class action securities law suit under 10b and rule 10b-5. The courts created them. However, in the last decade, every significant Supreme case on the topic has scaled down the scope of the 10b-5 class action cases. It shortened the statute of limitations. It abolished aiding and abetting liability. The Court also seemed to be inviting Congress to legislate in this area. Today we are taking that historic step.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.831
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Pete Domenici
This bill gives investors a better system 12 ways:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Pete Domenici
First, it puts investors with real financial interests, not lawyers in charge of the case.
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Pete Domenici
It puts investors with real financial interests, not professional plaintiffs with one or two shares of stock in charge of the case. It includes most adequate plaintiff; plaintiff certification; ban on bonus payments to pet plaintiffs; settlement term disclosure; attorney compensation reform; sanctions for lawyers filing frivolous cases; restrictions on secret settlements and attorneys' fees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
0.644
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Pete Domenici
Second, it provides for notification to investors that a lawsuit has been filed so that all investors can decide if they really want to bring a lawsuit. It is likely that people trusted to manage pension funds and mutual funds -- institutional investors -- will get more involved (most adequate plaintiff provision).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.469
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Pete Domenici
Third, it puts the lawyers and their clients on the same side (reforms that change economics of cases, proportionate liability, settlement terms disclosure).
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Pete Domenici
Fourth, it prohibits special side-deals where pet plaintiffs get an extra $10,000 or $15,000. It protects all investors, not just the lawyers' pet plaintiffs, so that settlements will be fair for all investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Pete Domenici
Fifth, it stops brokers from selling names of investors to lawyers.
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Pete Domenici
Sixth, it creates an environment where CEO's can, and will talk about their predictions about the future without being sued. It gives investors a system with better disclosure of important information (safe harbor).
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Pete Domenici
Seventh, it contains better disclosure of how much a shareholder might get under a settlement and how much the lawyers will get so that shareholders can challenge excessive lawyers' fees.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Pete Domenici
Eighth, no more secret settlements where attorneys can keep their fees a secret (restrictions on settlements under seal).
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)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Pete Domenici
Ninth, it limits amounts that attorneys can take off the top. It limits attorneys' fees to a "reasonable amount" instead of confusing calculations (attorney compensation reform, banning lodestar method of calculating fees).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Pete Domenici
Tenth, it provides a uniform rule about what constitutes a legitimate law suit so that it will no longer matter where a case is filed. Investors in Albuquerque will have the same rules as investors in New York (pleading reform). It stops fishing expeditions where lawyers demand thousands of company documents before the judge can decide if the complaint is so sloppy that it should be dismissed on its face (discovery stay).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pete Domenici
Eleventh, it will make merits matter so that strong cases recover more than weak cases. It will make sure people committing fraud compensate victims. It improves upon the current system so that victims will recover more than six cents on the dollar.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.268
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Pete Domenici
Twelfth, by weeding out frivolous cases, it gives the lawyers and judges more time to do a good job in protecting investors in meritorious cases. High-technology companies' executives can focus on running their companies and growing their businesses. Investors will get higher stock prices and bigger dividends.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Pete Domenici
S. 240 does exactly what Chairman Levitt said the system should do, protect all investors -- not just a few.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Pete Domenici
I ask unanimous consent to have inserted in the Record the numerous organizations that have real interests, like money managers who have handled our money, who say this bill is a good bill. I also ask unanimous consent that some letter of support from various pension fund groups 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)
2.70805
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Pete Domenici
I thank the Senator from New York for yielding. And I yield the floor.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Paul Sarbanes
I yield the remainder of our time to the distinguished Senator from California, who has been such a powerful advocate throughout this debate.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Sarbanes
Mrs. BOXER addressed the Chair.
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
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Barbara Boxer
Mr. President, I thank my ranking member so much. Since people are thanking people for working with them on this, I just have to say what an honor it has been to take this issue to the floor of the U.S. Senate with two of my role models, frankly, Senator Sarbanes and Senator Bryan. I have been so honored to be part of this team because when we started, we were really laughed at in some ways saying, "Well you'll never get any votes for anything." By God, we actually won a couple of amendments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Barbara Boxer
We came close to fixing the safe harbor provision. I think we have shown with tenacity that we can make our points, and I am going to try to do that in the last couple of minutes.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Barbara Boxer
Why do we need securities laws in the first place? Clearly, it is to protect the average investor. There are so many tears being shed here for corporate directors, and, by the way, most of them are wonderful, honorable, decent people in the community and they help the engine of economic growth, but I have not seen any tears shed on the other side for the victims of securities fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.549
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Barbara Boxer
I hear bashing of lawyers, that is in. Sure, bash, bash, that is the politics of the nineties. Every time we put up an amendment, bash the lawyers, beat the amendment.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Barbara Boxer
But what we are about is saying get rid of the frivolous lawsuits, but do not give fast-moving insiders and others a chance to make a quick buck at the expense of the small investor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Barbara Boxer
I am going to tell you what some of the press have said about this bill relating to S. 240. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "Don't protect securities fraud." That is what they think this bill does.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
96.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
0.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Barbara Boxer
Contra Costa Times: "Why would any Member of Congress vote to protect those involved in fraud at the expense of investors?" Seattle Post-Intelligencer: "The legislation is opposed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the Government Finance Officers, the American Association of Retired Persons, and the North American Securities Administrators Association." "S. 240 is bad news for investors. It would tie victims in legal knots while immunizing white-collar crooks against having to pay for their misdeeds." The Raleigh, NC, News and Observer.
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
-0.691
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Barbara Boxer
The Philadelphia Inquirer: "A crook is a crook, and S. 240 would relax penalties for many stock crooks." And then we have Jane Bryant Quinn of Newsweek: "S. 240 makes it easier for corporations and stockbrokers to mislead investors." The Seattle Times: "This legislation has proceeded almost unnoticed because it is hideously complicated." It is so complicated it is bad for the average investor. I hope we will register a "no" vote on this final passage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, we have heard a lot said about this bill. I want to first commend Senators Domenici and Dodd for their stewardship. Senator Domenici outlined how he detected a system that was more interested in making huge profits for lawyers and not give a whit about the so-called victims. In many cases, there were no victims until the small investors, people who had invested in companies that these lawsuits were manufactured against, became the victims.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.332
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Al D'Amato
Let me tell you about the people who brought these suits. About 30 percent of these suits were brought by one law firm -- by one law firm. They went out and they hired their plaintiffs. Sixty-five plaintiffs appeared in two cases, 12 plaintiffs appeared in three cases, 3 plaintiffs appeared in four cases. They appeared to get their bonuses, $10,000, $15,000, $20,000 -- and by allowing their names to be used these plaintiffs allow the lawyers to race to the courthouse.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Al D'Amato
Let me tell you what this bill does. It ends the use of professional plaintiffs. I have not heard anybody say anything about that. It forces lawyers to work for real clients. We say the pension funds, the little guys who have invested in them, they should select who the lawyers are.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Al D'Amato
This bill will empower courts to weed out frivolous cases. It gives defendants the leverage to fight cases when they did nothing wrong. Now they cannot fight, they have to surrender, otherwise they are hit for millions of dollars in costs or damages, so even if you win you lose.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.322
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Al D'Amato
S. 240 will require accountants to report fraud to authorities. Nobody says anything about that. It gives the SEC the ability to go after bad guys, a power which they do not have today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Al D'Amato
It will get more information to investors by making it so that people can make projections without being sued. It is a good bill, and it is long overdue. We would rectify a terrible situation that exists at the present time by passing this bill.
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
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I urge the adoption of S. 240. I yield back the remainder of my time.
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
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays.
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
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.1
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
There is a sufficient second.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
4.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kyl). Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote?
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
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
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
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bob Dole
I move to lay that motion on the table.
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
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Bob Dole
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I send an amendment to the title to the desk and ask for its consideration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote.
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
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bob Dole
I move to lay that motion on the table.
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
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
94.3
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
3.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Bob Dole
The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.7
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that S. 240 be placed back on the calendar.
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
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I would like to take just a few seconds to thank a very dedicated staff. Laura Unger, for the dedicated job she has done in a very complex bill -- really, without her work, not only during the process on the floor but in committee, we would not have had this legislation. And our staff director, Howard Menell.
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
0.684
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Al D'Amato
Let me also say it was a pleasure working with the ranking member, Senator Sarbanes, handling a complex piece of legislation like this with a divergence of opinions. I think we demonstrated the process can work when people are willing to work at it in good will.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Al D'Amato
Notwithstanding differences of opinion, I could not ask, I think, for fairer debate, et cetera, as we tried to keep this moving. So I thank my colleagues. And certainly Senator Domenici and Senator Dodd did an excellent job on this bill, bringing it to the point we could bring it to the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
0.834
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Al D'Amato
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Paul Sarbanes
Mr. President, I would like to reciprocate to the chairman of the committee with respect to his sentiments. I point out, I think this legislation was considered in a way that I would hope all legislation can be considered. We had opening statements. Then we moved from opening statements to taking up amendments. We considered the amendments seriatim, we had good debate on the amendments, voted on the amendments, then we had closing statements, and then we went to final passage of the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Sarbanes
So I hope Members will agree, I know a number of Members I talked to felt we had a good consideration of it. People had a chance to express their points of view. We resolved them and moved forward.
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
0.89
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Paul Sarbanes
I thank the chairman of the committee for his effort to construct a fair framework in which to address this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Sarbanes
I thank my colleagues, and I want to acknowledge in particular the staff work of Mitchell Feuer, Andy Vermilye, and Brian McTigue, all of whom worked indefatigably on this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Sarbanes
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bob Dole
Mr. President, I thank the managers of the bill. I think they did demonstrate we can have an orderly debate and not waste any time. I do not remember there being very many quorum calls. It took a while, but it is a very important piece of legislation, and I want to comment both the managers and also my good friend, the chairman of the committee, Senator D'Amato. I think this is probably his first major bill as chairman. I think he has done an outstanding job and I appreciate it very much.
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
0.973
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Dole
Everybody has had a chance to debate. Nobody was shut off. There were not any cloture motions filed. There was not any time wasted. In fact, I was home last night watching on C-SPAN when you were all up here -- watching you on C-SPAN, watching you debating until 9, 9:30, 10 o'clock. I commend the managers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.675
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Sarbanes
Will the majority leader yield for a question? Does it look better to watch it on C-SPAN than to watch it in person?
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
0.504
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Dole
It is better because you are further away. It was very interesting. The Senator from Pennsylvania was speaking and the Senator from Utah was answering. It was fairly quiet up here. It was fairly quiet at home, too, at 10 o'clock at night.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.706
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Dole
In any event, I thank the Democratic leader for his cooperation, too, and members of the staff on each side and others who participated in this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, I associate myself with the remarks of the majority leader and his compliments for both managers of the bill just passed.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
This is not an easy piece of legislation, both because of its complexity as well as its controversy. But I must say that our colleagues on both sides of the aisle have certainly acted in a very responsible manner. We have had a good debate. As the distinguished Senator from Maryland has said on a number of occasions, it is a debate that I think bears even closer watch and closer consideration as we go through the final stages of passage of this very important piece of legislation.
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
0.828
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Tom Daschle
I particularly want to single out the distinguished Senator from Maryland, the ranking member, for his extraordinary work in leading our caucus in this effort and in sharing, as he has, his very valuable insights on a number of the ramifications of the bill and the amendments pending. He did an outstanding job and I deeply appreciate his leadership in this regard.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.932
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Tom Daschle
Let me also commend my colleague, the distinguished senior Senator from Connecticut, Senator Dodd, for his advocacy of the legislation. While we differed on many of the issues pertaining to the bill, he, too, ought to be commended for the way with which he conducted this debate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Tom Daschle
This has been a good debate. I appreciate very much the cooperation of the Republican leadership in ensuring that all Senators have the opportunity to present their amendments and to be heard as completely as they were heard, now, over the last several days.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Daschle
I hope, now, as we turn to the budget conference report, that colleagues will use the time available to us, beginning at noon, to present their views. We will have 10 hours of debate. It is very important that we utilize this time as efficiently and as appropriately as we can. So I encourage colleagues on this side of the aisle to come to the floor beginning at noon to make their remarks and to utilize the opportunities that we will have over the course of the next several hours to express ourselves on this budget resolution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Tom Daschle
So, again Mr. President, I commend our managers on the bill just passed, and hope we can have a good debate on the budget conference report beginning at noon.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Tom Daschle
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1