Fact
ba
.
se
Senate Floor: HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM ACT
Topics
Entities
Moderation
12 Speakers
Topics
No topics found
Entities
No entities found
Moderation
No moderation found
Speakers
Bob Smith Bob Smith said 194 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
31%
Bob Smith said 3448 words of a total of 11993 words.
29%
Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 97 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
16%
Arlen Specter said 2109 words of a total of 11993 words.
18%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 64 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
11%
Joe Biden said 1184 words of a total of 11993 words.
10%
Dirk Kempthorne Dirk Kempthorne said 46 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
8%
Dirk Kempthorne said 1098 words of a total of 11993 words.
10%
Carl Levin Carl Levin said 57 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
10%
Carl Levin said 1054 words of a total of 11993 words.
9%
John Warner John Warner said 49 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
8%
John Warner said 949 words of a total of 11993 words.
8%
Howell Heflin Howell Heflin said 36 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
6%
Howell Heflin said 811 words of a total of 11993 words.
7%
Connie Mack III Connie Mack III said 32 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
6%
Connie Mack III said 651 words of a total of 11993 words.
6%
John Kerry John Kerry said 29 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
5%
John Kerry said 548 words of a total of 11993 words.
5%
The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 14 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
3%
The Presiding Officer said 68 words of a total of 11993 words.
1%
Fred Thompson Fred Thompson said 5 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
1%
Fred Thompson said 41 words of a total of 11993 words.
1%
Jim Inhofe Jim Inhofe said 4 sentences of a total of 627 sentences.
1%
Jim Inhofe said 32 words of a total of 11993 words.
1%
Full Transcript
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)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.111353735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0780952221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0074337215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049468385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030970619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019050598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018963628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011319717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001393225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.86429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.27873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
67.381
Magnitude:
26
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Fred Thompson
Mr. President, to clarify, the term limits debate will resume again immediately after the health care vote, is that correct.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.031907091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080813283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071287963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005640043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001429226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001168056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001048674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.62756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.06449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.328E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.822
Magnitude:
40
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
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)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.013171816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.012211228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110959576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007240545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006351615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003509174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001430141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001229059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.59282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01557E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7867E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.776
Magnitude:
186
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Fred Thompson
We will have a vote on term limits at approximately 3:45.
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
0.0367730623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145393511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015682564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000929893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004244819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003730134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003521844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.06848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.48587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4535E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
84.409
Magnitude:
220
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1091964659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0223217721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0123621634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078293582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031764725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013969738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008626216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007513975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004016953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002011656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001296856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
92.705
Magnitude:
107
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I am pleased to support the Health Insurance Reform Act of 1995 and want to commend my colleagues, Senator Kassebaum and Senator Kennedy, for their excellent work on this important subject. As a cosponsor of this bill, I believe that enactment of legislation improving health insurance coverage is long overdue. We owe it to the American people to pass this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1052029664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0524980249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007593843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004711344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002350329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001738551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001404625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001092013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2208E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5888E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.103E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.48
Magnitude:
55
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Arlen Specter
The Health Insurance Reform Act represents the type of incremental health care reform which I have long supported. It targets the problems with our current health care system while leaving in place a system that works well for most Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1044730772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0368932204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023601207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016763413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004994279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004511799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001884298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001043016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.47452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.3811E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.301E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.276
Magnitude:
59
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, in June 1993, I had my own health problem when a magnetic resonance imaging machine discovered an intercranial lesion in my head. I was the beneficiary of the greatest health care delivery system in the world -- the American health care system. That experience made me ever more aware, knowledgeable of, and sensitive to the subject than I had been in the past.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0409248605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0339289138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020251171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012212122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006057514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003500157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000112218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.26494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.00586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.44003E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.758E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.469
Magnitude:
112
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Arlen Specter
There are some who believed health care reform was dead and declared as much in the fall of 1994 when Congress failed to enact comprehensive health care reform legislation. I am hopeful that they will be proven wrong by the enactment of this bill. President Clinton was in error when he proposed health care by Government mandate and massive bureaucracy. But anyone who read the repudiation of the Clinton bill as an excuse to do nothing is equally in error. We still have a great need to correct the problems in our health care system for the 15.2 percent or 39.7 million Americans, for whom the system does not work. In my own State of Pennsylvania, there is even a greater need, because the number of uninsured under the age of 65 has grown from 10.8 percent to 13.4 percent of the population while we in Congress have done little but debate the correct approach to take concerning health reform. It is high time that Congress takes a real step forward in health care reform, without big government and without turning the best health care system in the world on its head.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.887
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0258370244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0204755881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011990491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008082821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006861367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004102023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004014823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003820012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.96073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.64329E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.17328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.771
Magnitude:
110
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Arlen Specter
To be sure, health care reform remains a very complex issue for Congress to address. But it is not so complex that we cannot act on a bipartisan basis. This is something we should have done years ago. Sixty-five Democrats and Republicans have agreed to cosponsor a bill containing policy matters we all agree on, such as the need to limit exclusions for preexisting conditions and make health insurance more portable for workers changing jobs. Of course, more can and should be done. But this is what we can agree on now. We will be helping a great many people who desperately need these critical changes in law by acting now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0094539035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024521254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003817288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002945249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002573498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.22139E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.22612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.5946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3579E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.615E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.878
Magnitude:
114
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Arlen Specter
By way of background, I would note that the legislation before the Senate today, S. 1028, contains provisions very similar to those contained in title I of my own health care reform bill, the Health Assurance Act of 1995, -- S. 18 -- which I introduced on January 4, 1995. I have heard for years from constituents, friends, and family on how important it is that we pass basic insurance market reforms to protect those who are not in perfect health but have some preexisting medical condition. We all are aware of people who are afraid to leave their jobs because they have a heart condition or another medical condition and therefore would be unable to obtain insurance for this problem outside of their present employer. Under the Kassebaum-Kennedy bill, a person can be assured that no preexisting condition exclusion can ever last more than 12 months for conditions discovered in the 6 months prior to coverage. Equally important, the bill enables those workers that were covered under a group health insurance plan to reduce this 12-month preexisting condition exclusion for each month they were covered by a plan. So if an employee with a medical problem is covered by a plan under her current job for more than 12 months, if she takes a job elsewhere, she will be covered under the plan of the new employer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.686
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0068474437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031502965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006108029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005484633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.45019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.4011E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.694E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1169E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.237E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.26E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.54E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.163
Magnitude:
92
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Arlen Specter
S. 1028 also contains language similar to my legislation which extends the COBRA health benefits options in a limited manner. S. 1028 specifically extends this option when a former employee or family member becomes disabled during the initial coverage period, and allows newborns and adopted children to be covered immediately under a parent's COBRA policy. Also, S. 1028 provides individuals access to affordable insurance through purchasing groups, which was also allowed under S. 18. This and the other elements of S. 1028 will give the 228 million workers who now have insurance the security of knowing that health coverage options exist if they change jobs, or become unemployed for a limited period of time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0148465551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0129859574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.007229059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004500123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0044242239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004592522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004554984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002430067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001396562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.43707E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.33014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
50.881
Magnitude:
91
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, as my colleagues are aware, I have been advocating incremental health care reform in one form or another throughout my 15 years in the Senate, and have introduced and cosponsored numerous bills concerning health care in our country since 1983. In my first term, I sponsored the Health Care Cost Containment Act of 1983, S. 2051, which would have granted a limited antitrust exemption to health insurers, permitting them to engage in certain activities aimed at curtailing then escalating health-care costs. In 1985, I introduced the Community Based Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Projects Act of 1985, S. 1873, directed at reducing the human tragedy of low birthweight babies and infant mortality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61091
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0062806372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0062592859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029538185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026920352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014578208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004046084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003924559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.77234E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.87756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2221E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.058E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.08
Magnitude:
141
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Arlen Specter
During the 102d Congress, I again pressed for Senate action on this issue. On July 29, 1992, I offered an amendment to legislation pending on the Senate floor that would have increased the deductibility for health care insurance purchased by self-employed persons from 25 to 100 percent, and would have made health coverage more affordable for small businesses through insurance market reforms. This amendment included provisions from legislation introduced by Senator Chafee, which I cosponsored, and which was previously proposed by Senators Bentsen and Durenberger. My amendment was defeated on a procedural motion by a vote of 35 to 60 along party lines, and the Senate did not consider comprehensive health care legislation during the balance of the 102d Congress. The substance of that amendment, however, was adopted later by the Senate on September 23, 1992 as an amendment to H.R. 11, the broader tax legislation introduced by Senators Bentsen and Durenberger and which I cosponsored. This latter amendment, which included substantially the same self-employed deductibility and small group reforms that I had proposed on July 29, passed the Senate by voice vote. Unfortunately, these provisions were later dropped from H.R. 11 in the House-Senate conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.661
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.012279478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021111777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011132517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008652597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004312824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002088494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000147477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.09147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.36827E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.59523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.468
Magnitude:
132
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Arlen Specter
On August 12, 1992, I introduced legislation entitled the "Health Care Affordability and Quality Improvement Act of 1992," S. 3176, that would have enhanced informed individual choice regarding health care services by providing certain information to health care recipients, lowered the cost of health care through use of the most appropriate provider, and improved the quality of health care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.24071
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0348374189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055488134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006690368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006620703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003725883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.79752E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.36321E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.21756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.04861E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5422E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.589E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
78.389
Magnitude:
20
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Arlen Specter
On January 21, 1993, the first day of the 103d Congress, I introduced comprehensive health care legislation entitled the "Comprehensive Health Care Act of 1993," S. 18. This legislation was comprised of reform initiatives that would have improved both access to and the affordability of insurance coverage, and would have implemented systemic changes to lower the escalating cost of care in this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0083756167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037157282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032412157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015276421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003830369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000368928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001694097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001122382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.54598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.34376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.85223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.096
Magnitude:
29
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
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Arlen Specter
On March 23, 1993, I introduced the Comprehensive Access and Affordability Health Care Act of 1993, S. 631, which was a composite of health care legislation introduced by Senators Cohen, Kassebaum, Bond, and McCain, as well as my bill, S. 18. I introduced this legislation in an attempt to move ahead on the consideration of health care legislation and provide a critical mass as a starting point. On April 28, 1993, I proposed this bill as an amendment to the legislation then pending on the Senate floor, the Department of Environment Act, S. 171, in an attempt to urge the Senate to act on health care reform. My amendment was tabled by a vote of 65 to 33, largely along party lines.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0193597109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0079730846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040682204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0021246597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010284295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010272169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009470848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005941802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003717488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.16429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.0167E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
87.93
Magnitude:
158
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Arlen Specter
As I mentioned earlier, on January 4, 1995, I introduced S. 18, the Health Assurance Act of 1995, which improved upon many provisions included in my health care legislation from the 103d Congress and provided a framework for targeted reform that could be built upon if needed. In addition to addressing the portability issue, S. 18 has three other important objectives: First, to provide affordable health insurance for the 40 million Americans now not covered; second, to reduce health care costs for all Americans; and third, to improve coverage for underinsured individuals and families. All of these objectives are accomplished through initiatives that our health care system could readily adopt without creating an enormous new bureaucracy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.15176
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.012007029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0091100221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030553671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009842805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001400992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001350739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001220519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.02433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.41283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6271E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
64.303
Magnitude:
34
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Arlen Specter
In total, I have come to the Senate floor on 14 occasions over the past 4 years to urge the Senate to address health care reform. As early as June 26, 1984, I stated that the issue of health care is one of the most important matters facing the Nation today. That statement continues to ring true today, nearly 12 years later. According to the Health Care Financing Administration, national health expenditures totaled an estimated $949.4 billion in 1994, representing 13.7 percent of GDP. The Congressional Budget Office [CBO] projected that national health expenditures will total an estimated $1 trillion for 1995, or 14.1 percent of GDP. According to CBO, spending for health care grew about 6 percent in 1994, and was expected to grow about 7 percent in 1995.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0228064819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104111721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024593079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022971803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022104558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011520959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009532783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001685884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.86804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4217E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3676E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.991
Magnitude:
151
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Arlen Specter
I believe we have learned a great deal about our health care system and what the American people are willing to accept from the Federal Government as a result of debate over President Clinton's proposal in the fall of 1994. The message we heard loudest was that Congress was acting too hastily, and that Americans did not want a massive overhaul of the health care system. Instead, our constituents want Congress to proceed more slowly and to target what isn't working in the health care system while leaving in place what is working.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0118890188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042130701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036967558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036252946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020793377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006110324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.52255E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.32155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1853E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5641E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3525E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
60.849
Magnitude:
58
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Arlen Specter
As I have said both publicly and privately, I was willing to cooperate with President Clinton in solving the problems facing the country. However, there were many important areas where I differed with the President's approach and I did so because I believed they were proposals that would have been deleterious to my fellow Pennsylvanians, to the American people, and to our health care system. Most importantly, I did not support creating a large new government bureaucracy because I believe that savings should go to health care services and not bureaucracies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0276474049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0150931068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0091063048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083477964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011301886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000544382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005173075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001345831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.32277E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.28745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.84393E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
65.243
Magnitude:
104
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Arlen Specter
On this latter issue, I became concerned about the creation of such a bureaucracy, and asked my staff to review the President's 1,342-page Health Security Act when it was transmitted to Congress on October 27, 1993. My staff found an increase of 105 new agencies, boards, and commissions and 47 existing departments, programs, and agencies with new or expanded jobs. This chart received national attention after being used by Senator Bob Dole in his response to the President's State of the Union address on January 24, 1994. The response to the chart was tremendous, with more than 12,000 people from across the country contacting my office for a copy. Numerous groups and associations, such as United We Stand America, the American Small Business Association, the National Federation of Republican Women, and the Christian Coalition, reprinted the chart in their publications amounting to hundreds of thousands more in distribution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0134858565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0060858874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017754206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008581538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004258714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001840936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001068062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.0265E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4291E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.065E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.362
Magnitude:
53
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Arlen Specter
In addressing our health care problems, let me be clear: In creating solutions it is imperative that we do so without adversely affecting the many positive aspects of our health care system which works for 85 percent of all Americans. The pending legislation, the Health Insurance Reform Act, achieves this objective and should be viewed as the first step of an incremental approach to health care reform. It is my hope that we can accomplish some additional health care reforms that are equally necessary but would also not disrupt our system, such as increasing the deduction for the health care of the self-employed. Further, we should continue to pursue other initiatives to help reduce health care costs and increase the quality of health care that the majority of this body can agree upon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.70588
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.70588
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.67964
VADER
0.988
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0787434401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0110191235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001004702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004964453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001917384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.67194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.9608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.20894E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.77998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6333E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
60.849
Magnitude:
52
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Arlen Specter
The Health Insurance Reform Act of 1995 deserves our strong support and I urge my colleagues to enact this much-needed legislation.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0129109627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0092617433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016843667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010135363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008775889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001573012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001341284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.43878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5587E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.4909E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1029E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.557
Magnitude:
113
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John Kerry
Mr. President, I want to thank Senators Kassebaum and Kennedy for their leadership in putting together this bill which the General Accounting Office [GAO] estimates will help over 21 million people.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0140520031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048477541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004099411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003688492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002172531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002106177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001644776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.65158E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.42013E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.93774E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4973E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
80.293
Magnitude:
87
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John Kerry
I also want to talk today about a woman from Florence, MA, who wrote me about her daughter. She supports this bill, she said, because her daughter has diabetes and the family had a terrible time finding health insurance that would cover her. In her letter she told me, "I think it's immoral for health insurance companies to cut off coverage even while the people they cover are paying their premiums. No health insurance company should have the power to do this to their clients." Millions of Americans have medical histories or preexisting conditions that make it difficult to get comprehensive insurance coverage. As many as 81 million Americans have preexisting medical conditions that could affect their insurability. Many people are locked in their jobs because they fear they will be unable to obtain comprehensive insurance in new jobs. And many people who work in small businesses often have trouble getting insurance especially if one employee has medical problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.46262
VADER
-0.929
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0404825201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0123502512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027219052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016190499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005385182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004402595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003326627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001167133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.41405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.05835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.6393E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
90.749
Magnitude:
102
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
John Kerry
I am hopeful that this important bill will pass Congress and will be enacted into law this year. It is time that we help the American people get the health insurance they rightfully deserve.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0557606574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0231724203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024766281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00228381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010482682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010400153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001835726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.51768E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.40074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.5228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.35554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
66.809
Magnitude:
62
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
John Kerry
This bill takes very important steps forward. But we must do more, so that ultimately we have coverage for all Americans. Currently, 40 million Americans live without health insurance, and 23 million of the 40 million are workers, according to a study by the Tulane University School of Public Health. Furthermore, an average of more than 1 million children a year have been losing private health insurance since 1987. In Massachusetts alone, there are more than 130,000 children -- one-tenth of all the children in my State -- who are without any health insurance, private or public, for the entire year. And many more children lack health insurance for part of the year. A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that almost one-quarter of U.S. 3-year-olds in 1991 lacked health insurance for at least a month during their first three years, and almost 60 percent of those lacked insurance for 6 or more months.
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)
0.47957
VADER
-0.627
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0097150049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081698934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001392769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013094675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009073091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007054839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006662086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002585204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001456379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.38069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
31.964
Magnitude:
50
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John Kerry
Mr. President, this Congress has an unacceptable record when it comes to addressing the real needs of American workers and families. Political divisions and Presidential politics have become an everyday feature of Senate floor action, making it impossible for us to do much of the people's business. This bill still holds the promise of being a notable exception.
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
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0296784419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0262930058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020209729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003493181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002845284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001838997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001578937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.24455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.29029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1741E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
42.157
Magnitude:
40
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
28.709
Magnitude:
40
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
I applaud the vision, commitment, and political savvy of the distinguished chairman of the Labor and Human Resources Committee, Senator Kassebaum, whom I greatly admire, and the distinguished ranking member of that committee who is the senior Senator from my State. They have crafted a bill which will provide real help to meet the needs of real Americans, and have brought it to the Senate in a form that can become law. I urge all my colleagues to vote for this bill and the conferees to speedily send it to the President's desk for his signature. I will proudly vote for passage this afternoon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0807960867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0224213829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047648373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0026163405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024979401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001582651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010838873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00017917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.74355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.76215E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.19529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
37.795
Magnitude:
99
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
34.69
Magnitude:
99
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Howell Heflin
Mr. President, for the past 5 years, the issue of health care reform has been at the top of our national agenda. The need for an overhaul in our health care delivery system was a centerpiece of President Clinton's campaign, and our inability to enact comprehensive reform legislation 2 years ago was a profound disappointment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0133491267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070774462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006686218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001027699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003353003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001086533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001004928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.05892E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.29093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.0662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.469E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.491
Magnitude:
53
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Howell Heflin
The debate on the size and scope of the Federal budget and on various items within the so-called Contract With America have dominated congressional business for much of the last year and a half. Nevertheless, there remains a firm national consensus that something must be done to reform the health care system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1462348038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.057858706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014011325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013188896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007448821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005291191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001381936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001097659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.90497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8179E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.53806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
82.671
Magnitude:
51
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Howell Heflin
In light of all the money spent on the provision of health care in this Nation, it is surprising that we have not already found a way to deliver a sufficient level of care to the millions of citizens who do not have health insurance. The Department of Health and Human Services estimates that between 32 and 37 million Americans have no health insurance, and an additional 50 to 60 million are underinsured. As translated by the Office of Management and Budget, a total of 13 percent of all Americans are completely uninsured, with as many as 28 percent without insurance for 1 month or more. The Labor Department reports that each year, one million people lose their health insurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0632869953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0227999393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0188504084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0166426165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066580447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010742563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005012908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001615782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.10968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7234E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.6672E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
54.858
Magnitude:
49
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Howell Heflin
As currently structured, the private health insurance market provides an insufficient level of coverage for individuals and families with major health problems and makes it difficult for employers to obtain adequate coverage for their employees. This is especially true of small businesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.061
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0145362588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0131389257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074334595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049363014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004107951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002663485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002585302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001711516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001292507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.66824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.53905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
92.186
Magnitude:
91
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Howell Heflin
The bill before us -- S. 1028, The Health Insurance Reform Act -- will reduce many of the existing barriers to obtaining insurance coverage by making it easier for people who change jobs or lose their jobs to maintain adequate coverage. It will also provide increased purchasing power to small businesses and individuals. I am proud to support this legislation, which is aimed at covering millions of those who do not have insurance or who have an inadequate level by addressing the issues of portability and preexisting conditions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0357057928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0344590604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0264224742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0071468756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035726945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013056106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002820302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001417752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001213256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.44664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.49101E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
79.055
Magnitude:
71
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Howell Heflin
S. 1028 builds upon innovative and successful State reforms and enhances the private market by requiring health plans to compete based on quality, price, and service instead of refusing to offer coverage to those who are in poor health and need it the most. Passage of this measure is being called a relatively modest first step toward the kind of comprehensive reform legislation we tried to pass in 1994. I agree that it is only a first step, but feel instead that it is a rather major first step in that it goes a long way toward reaching the goal of universal health care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.816
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7817775011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0221174356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0149044849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0083954161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002980476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004937328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002571765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001894121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000114203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.76517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2949E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
83.357
Magnitude:
113
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Howell Heflin
The General Accounting Office estimates that enactment of S. 1028 would help at least 25 million Americans each year. This would be a major step in the right direction. It would also provide much-needed momentum for future reform efforts. Equally important, it would not increase Federal spending, impose new or expensive requirements on individuals, employers, or States, or create new Federal layers of bureaucracy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.462
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0951118185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0260935194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0166497761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0043627777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036113437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016488488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007121456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005223965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002710071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.24259E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
48.162
Magnitude:
67
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
34.269
Magnitude:
67
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Howell Heflin
This measure enjoys wide bipartisan support in Congress and from a host of organizations, including the National Association of Manufacturers, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Governors Association, the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, Independent Insurance Agents of America, and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3100529313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1770319068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0272767385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0122054058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094692135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003960401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00038032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001162005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.67276E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.92335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.25548E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
90.445
Magnitude:
26
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Howell Heflin
Specifically, the bill does the following: Limits exclusions for preexisting conditions; guarantees insurance availability; guarantees renewability; ensures portability; and allows small employers and individuals to increase their purchasing power by negotiating for more competitive rates with health plans and providers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.505
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0761957606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0635322591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0373453688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0365459186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0043587726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040615218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008811859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000600196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003012406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001655812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.76159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
80.5
Magnitude:
59
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
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
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Howell Heflin
S. 1028 was passed unanimously by the Labor and Human Resources Committee under the leadership of Senators Kassebaum and Kennedy. During this year's State-of-the-Union address, President Clinton challenged Congress to pass it quickly, and described it as the very least that can be done to help some of those 37 million with inadequate care or no care at all. It is a sound, targeted, market-based reform measure that will make it easier for millions of Americans to change jobs without the fear of losing their health coverage. It is a consensus-building approach that can lead to comprehensive reform down the road.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.768
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0239368746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048195252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019692749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006642585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004509308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002514993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.80152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5053E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.27477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.1808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.36889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
62.087
Magnitude:
33
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Howell Heflin
While it is true that this measure does not make all the necessary changes we need in the health care system, it does make a series of valuable reforms that will make a discernible difference in the lives of millions of our citizens. It does this without interfering with those parts of the system which work and without taking away the ability of States to implement their own reforms. I congratulate the bill's managers for their work and the majority leader for scheduling this debate, and urge its swift passage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0883952074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0290553668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.025579441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058673901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015228508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001131705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008012766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000789371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003751547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000334631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000188128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
51.131
Magnitude:
53
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
John Warner
Mr. President, it is a pleasure to rise as a cosponsor of H.R. 3103, the Health Insurance Reform Act of 1996. Over the last few years, the Senate has been on a long road on health care reform, and it is a matter of great satisfaction that we have finally reached this important milestone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0066024942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0059332382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055316581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001253669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004954771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002554754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001772998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001166367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001122784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.74791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.50087E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.148
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John Warner
H.R. 3103, the so-called Kassebaum-Kennedy bill, represents the core of market-based health insurance reforms on which there has always been wide agreement. The provisions of H.R. 3103 were, in essence, the heart of the Republican Health Care Reform bill developed in 1994 as an alternative to the big-government top-down Clinton health plan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.007048175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061242885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020882148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.001639427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011881908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002242296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001525864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001429736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001062354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.74424E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
92.368
Magnitude:
51
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Warner
The 1994 elections, which brought the first Republican majority to Congress in 40 years, provided a clear indication of the overwhelming rejection of President Clinton's plan by the American people. More than any other factor, it was the mandate of the 1994 election which shaped the policy that has guided this debate.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0501166214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037047495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030959873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023658897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001198609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004170612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001827652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001088024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.70401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.33966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.89205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
85.729
Magnitude:
50
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John Warner
I cannot praise highly enough the remarkable leadership brought to this legislation by the chairman of the Labor and Human Resources Committee, Senator Nancy Kassebaum of Kansas. Her careful management has been discreet, thoughtful, responsive, and thorough. With her partner for the minority in this endeavor, ranking member Senator Edward Kennedy, they have shepherded a unique bipartisan measure -- devoid of any real controversy -- which could in itself extend health insurance access to an estimated 25 million Americans who, as we say, have fallen through the cracks of health insurance coverage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.792
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0106831212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091838308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029409788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021588028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010557917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006915115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006374864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002593308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001818871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5652E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4789E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
51.203
Magnitude:
19
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
John Warner
This is not a universal coverage bill. Nor does it prescribe specific benefits. It does, however, provide the level playing field which the health insurance industry has long needed to eliminate the 50-State patchwork of different rules and standards for coverage of preexisting conditions, portability, and renewability. As insurance companies will no longer have broad discretion in excluding people from coverage, all companies will be accomodating the costs of high-risk employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.018554533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040903858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011573287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009554216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007763931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007681687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002738207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002500421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.68289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7539E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.6481E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.133
Magnitude:
67
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Warner
When speaking of pre-existing condition problems, I always remember the case of the young father employed at a lumber mill in northern Virginia. His wife gave birth to a severely disabled child resulting in abnormally high costs for his employer's health insurance company. At the end of the year, that insurance company approached the mill owner with an impossible choice: If you retain coverage for the disabled child, your premiums will go up by 150 percent. If you exclude coverage for the disabled child, your premium will only go up by 12 percent. The mill owner absolutely could not afford the higher premium and was forced to drop the young family with the disabled child.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.893
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0138237607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0123500402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011772085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007519695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007085801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005197697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004689236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.71005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.65323E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.293E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.117
Magnitude:
35
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Warner
So, here you had a case in which an employee wished to stay with his company but had to seek coverage elsewhere. Ironically, current insurance coverage in this country may also cause the reverse: Individuals who wish to move on to another employer but cannot because a preexisting condition can preclude future coverage. They are essentially locked in their jobs for fear of losing their health insurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.631
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0082760249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073918462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020528587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010837716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008754407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006203322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001052908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.40334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.99512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.16426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.641E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.804
Magnitude:
68
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Warner
These examples of discriminatory treatment are precisely what we are trying to remedy with the Kassebaum-Kennedy bill. The legislation is good medicine for American health care.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.020776935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0107439788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032464373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014688131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011588308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000637729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003758548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003516283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002289627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001932588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.34434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
60.139
Magnitude:
31
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
22.143
Magnitude:
31
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John Warner
For preexisting conditions, American workers would be required to comply with a maximum 1 year waiting period for coverage by their insurance plan. Were there no waiting period, individuals would be tempted to only purchase health insurance when they or their family members were ill -- a practice which would understandably substantially undermine the fiscal strength of the insurance industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.505
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3976552747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0159814517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0109314948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033621247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029838346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002184212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.28282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.10567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.96327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.91778E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.2684E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
66.618
Magnitude:
62
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
21.97
Magnitude:
62
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Warner
Once the preexisting condition waiting period has been met, and as long as health insurance premiums are paid up, there should not be a lapse in coverage if you remain with covered employers.
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
Moderation
Sexual
0.014883549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0083067906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0051943451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030887943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015319371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013272878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007733366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003921454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.62933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4009E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.1888E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
96.11
Magnitude:
81
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John Warner
If you should be required to seek individual rather than group coverage, the legislation includes important safeguards for the individual market from the costs of preexisting conditions. One must first have been in group coverage for a minimum of 18 months and then fully used and paid for an additional 18 months of COBRA coverage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0292330573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045426325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001449691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008003235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006995247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001398964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001047985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.0613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.94923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.1085E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
47.2
Magnitude:
56
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
29.133
Magnitude:
56
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
John Warner
Upon meeting these conditions, the individual health insurance market will be required to offer full benefits without a preexisting condition clause.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0516332861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0282125227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0147945786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027681817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024335885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010100212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001519759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.82823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.09756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8712E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.699E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.591
Magnitude:
37
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Warner
I commend the managers of the bill for their efforts to keep the legislation as uncluttered as possible with unrelated or controversial amendments. With the exception of the Dole-Roth Finance Committee amendment, which I was pleased to cosponsor, the bill has the best chance of reaching the President's desk if it remains clean.
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
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0199123504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.017791758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013865746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006493198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000189608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001867569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.3701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.82823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.45104E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4905E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8091E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
79.726
Magnitude:
72
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Warner
I regret that the Medical Savings Account [MSA] provision of the Finance amendment was not retained, but I understand that it might have prompted a Presidential veto. I did support and have cosponsored in the past Senator Domenici's successful mental health parity amendment. I sincerely hope that it too will be retained.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0141580531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0097874872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026642376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006888005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005189193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005075516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004732523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002298331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00011265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.86255E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.11426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
67.022
Magnitude:
42
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Warner
Above all, this legislation must pass. We can not allow this opportunity to pass us by. These are the vital health insurance reforms we first learned of in the historic health care debate of the 103d Congress, and it is our job in the 104th to see the job through.
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
0.629
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0647263485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0263325172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0121844983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028641894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027729324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013719102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006461632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004213702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002291839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.90283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.23346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
83.126
Magnitude:
108
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John Warner
Mr. President, in closing, I must state that this bill is extremely significant to me on a personal level.
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
0.265
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2624016488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2455366077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1002563513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115443472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032961987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020041753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004788774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000170889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.57826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.98154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
59.566
Magnitude:
54
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Warner
My father was a physician who cared deeply about his patients, regardless of their ability to pay. He died when I was only a young man, but I have always revered his legacy of caring for others. If, with this bill, we can extend health insurance coverage to 25 million Americans who now are being denied benefits, my father would be the first to urge its swift passage.
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)
1.22378
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.7596589401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0706889783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0564240268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056846347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00161732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.96441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.19996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.05642E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.528E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.285E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.533E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.792
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
Mr. President, when comprehensive health care reform went down to defeat in 1994, many of us in the Senate were frustrated because we had let yet another opportunity for reforming the health care system slip away.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.77755237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.4956153221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.4032295663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0199332833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0173419583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0133166439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0036840091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018774723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.52459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.32579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
38.163
Magnitude:
35
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
31.283
Magnitude:
35
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
At that time, there was wide agreement on some elements of health care reform. I, for one, wanted to go forward with those items -- even if they fell short of addressing all of the problems in the health care system. Unfortunately, political considerations on both sides of the aisle and at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue prevented us from passing even those things we all agreed on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1835372299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0606662361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.026272281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0143767553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037143895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001238383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010769048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008045231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004967943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002231389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.07389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.57
Magnitude:
75
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
Today, it appears that cooler heads will prevail. Today, it appears that the Senate will pass -- and I will proudly vote for -- the Kassebaum- Kennedy health insurance reform 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
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0370930939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094950025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023397344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014780449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004401785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.37333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.93713E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.14266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5702E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3752E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
62.131
Magnitude:
45
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
22.331
Magnitude:
45
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Who would have believed less than 2 years ago that we would be on the verge of passing a bipartisan health care bill. And, who would have believed that the bill would provide real reform by addressing the most pressing problem faced by middle-class Americans -- the possibility that they will lose their health insurance just because they change jobs or get sick.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.698
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0264497474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054781915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018576604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013118747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003219884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001333281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001246718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.04363E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.4026E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9857E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2828E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
47.856
Magnitude:
61
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
22.93
Magnitude:
61
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Four years ago, a national survey showed that nearly one-third of all Americans had at some time in their lives been the victim of "job lock." Fearing the loss of health insurance, they stayed in a job they did not want and did not like. Two years ago, I asked Delawareans that same question -- and in responding to my questionnaire, 21 percent of Delawareans said they had experienced job lock. Addressing this problem is long overdue. But, it may finally happen.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.824
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0121462064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005112389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025832696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008313216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000720705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006065804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001353585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001021804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.45521E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5103E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.309
Magnitude:
50
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
With the bipartisan Kassebaum-Kennedy bill, no longer will insurance companies be able to deny coverage for most pre-existing conditions. No longer will Americans be locked in jobs they do not want because changing jobs means losing health insurance. And, no longer will insurance companies be able to cancel a person's policy just because they get sick.
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
-0.936
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.025758415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023740757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019786175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015176343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013668406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003783968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003429304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.37621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.17355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.05318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.8118E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.001
Magnitude:
97
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Last year, a General Accounting Office study showed that nearly 25 million Americans could benefit from legislation similar to what we are considering today. It will provide security and peace-of-mind to millions of middle-class Americans and their families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.005141068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036359204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006775115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003909501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003774302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001174551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.86959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8936E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5228E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4944E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.943E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the Kassebaum-Kennedy bill also provides some important help to small businesses -- those who have been most devastated by the rapidly rising costs of health care. First, the bill would increase the self-employed health insurance tax deduction to 80 percent. I am a cosponsor of legislation to increase the deduction to a full 100 percent. This bill falls short of that goal, but it continues to move us in the right direction.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.462
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0137023933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034367946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007748973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006721647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002135529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001222327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001169522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.77064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.25134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2419E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.051E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.386
Magnitude:
27
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
Second, the bill would make it easier for small businesses to join together to purchase health insurance. By pooling their employees, small businesses can spread the health risks among a large number of people and get cheaper insurance rates as a result.
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
0.0256874133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044818316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033859058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029219438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015127966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000828042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005671493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003209671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002567119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002026063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001448295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
90.691
Magnitude:
65
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
And, third, the bill guarantees that all small businesses will have health insurance available to them. It prohibits insurance companies from cherry picking the businesses with the healthiest employees and refusing to sell to all other businesses. It says, if an insurance company sells to small businesses, it must sell to all small businesses. This sounds simple -- even unnecessary. But, in the real world, it is crucial. When just one employee in a small business has a problem pregnancy, or has a disabled child, or suffers from some other medical condition, it often means that no one that works in that small business can get health insurance.
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
-0.866
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0102052174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033018016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012669258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005907466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005005408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004613936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000370026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002974132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001565966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.82652E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2895E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
57.679
Magnitude:
52
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Finally, Mr. President, I want to address the provisions in the bill regarding health care fraud. This is something I have worked on for 4 years now. In 1992, I introduced legislation to crack down on the small number of health care providers who engage in fraud against their patients, insurance companies, and the American taxpayers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0023709263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019698045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013620612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003896685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003614916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002651477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001789132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4255E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.7655E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4707E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.696E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.045
Magnitude:
46
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Those who perpetrate fraud are few in number, but their crimes are large in dollars. During a hearing I held in the Judiciary Committee in 1992, it was reported that up to 10 percent of total health care spending in this country is fraudulent. That is over $100 billion in health care fraud this year alone.
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
-0.485
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0034557219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014011473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004553026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000440775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003807838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001453307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001291558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.77314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3419E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1235E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.163E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.47
Magnitude:
56
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
My bill would have cracked down on these cynical manipulators of the system by increasing the number of Federal investigators and prosecutors going after health care fraud; doubling the penalties for those found guilty; providing rewards for patients and health care workers who come forward with information about fraud; and making sure that the guilty make restitution to the victims. My legislation passed the Senate in 1992 but was never taken up in the House.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0045375666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004203723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002314703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001076715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
9.92274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.25574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.52459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4787E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.531E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.512E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.45E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
A year later, with the leadership of Senator Cohen, health care fraud provisions were included in the Biden crime bill. But, again, the House would not go along, and they were dropped during the conference.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0083274819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045627508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033948327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026172438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019340117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000947512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005654233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001880917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.70832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.49745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.35322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
61.37
Magnitude:
73
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
Now, they are back again. And, the fraud provisions in the Kassebaum- Kennedy bill are very similar to the legislation I first introduced in 1992. I want to commend Senator Cohen for his diligence in this area. But, I wish to note that while the House health care bill also contains fraud provisions, some of those provisions would actually weaken the anti-fraud laws. I urge the Senate to insist that they be stripped during the conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0176708403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.008416827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033935059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012159222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006990465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004938194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004017194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003814166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002670899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001627536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
62.466
Magnitude:
54
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
Mr. President, despite all of the good about this bill -- protecting Americans from losing their health insurance, helping small businesses, and cracking down on health care fraud -- it will not solve all of America's health care problems. And, it is not intended to.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.288
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0035482342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023851455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017261917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016187165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007445582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005398196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003670393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002461501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002339434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.85077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9603E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
89.029
Magnitude:
68
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
The fact that it does not address a whole host of problems -- including comprehensive cost control and the nearly 40 million uninsured Americans, including 100,000 in Delaware -- does not mean these problems do not exist and should not be addressed. Failing to deal with these matters may be a weakness of the legislation. But, ironically, it is also the bill's strength.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.243
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0045636301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031509964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014472764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013290371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006373672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001901264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001311599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.05838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.9675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.98334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
94.367
Magnitude:
70
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Precisely because the bill deals only with the most pressing health care problems, we have a very real chance of passing a health care reform bill for the first time in my nearly 24 years in the Senate. We are on the verge of breaking the gridlock on health care reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.858
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0001490887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.69755E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.1767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
4.53995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
3.11404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.21885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8863E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.8779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.207E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.493E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.06E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
96.072
Magnitude:
120
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
The fact that it is an incremental -- not comprehensive -- bill is not a reason to vote against it. In fact, Mr. President, I would argue that it is a reason to vote for the bill. By passing the Kassebaum-Kennedy legislation, we will have made a downpayment on health care reform -- addressing some important problems and helping meet real needs of the American people. If we show that responsible Government action can work -- and work well -- we will have opened the door to possible future bipartisan agreements to solve other health care issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.884
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm > Intent
0.01263374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030303912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012228378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00049111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002653111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002240652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002232189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002036568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.67172E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.3023E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7364E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
52.008
Magnitude:
52
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
22.305
Magnitude:
52
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
I hope that we will be back to address those issues. But, in the meantime, I hope that we will not let another opportunity slip away. I hope that we will pass the Kassebaum-Kennedy bill.
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
0.801
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0066319313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039846396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.001987108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011337727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010261232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004126554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002901775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002466031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.84404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.7211E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4328E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
52.894
Magnitude:
47
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
32.019
Magnitude:
47
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Smith
Mr. President, I rise in support of S. 1028, the Health Insurance Reform Act. This is a good bill that will help millions of Americans obtain health care.
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
0.889
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0068149755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048723872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028227774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007105365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002079306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001366773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001272482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.15918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.31233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3644E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7807E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
96.188
Magnitude:
79
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.9
Gunning-Fog Score
4.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
1.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Smith
Today, I would like to discuss four provisions that I believe are central to meaningful health care reform. For years, I have said that Congress should pass targeted reforms that take care of these core issues, and this bill does address three of them. They are: health insurance portability, full tax deductibility for long term care insurance, and deductibility of health insurance for the self-employed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0463157339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.019175357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0158890689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0107779852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.009315987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0078210607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0022090964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017050745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002643327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001858309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001420043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
45.223
Magnitude:
105
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
42.823
Magnitude:
105
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Smith
Let me just say for now that we missed a tremendous opportunity to enact tax deductions for medical savings accounts, or MSA's. I will go into that issue in more depth later, but I am very disappointed about its removal from this bill. I can only hope it will prevail in conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
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
-0.068
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.052634062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0409884204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037058519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0024785204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018850791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009790725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002597387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002567327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001371287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.15932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0141E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
74.669
Magnitude:
70
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Smith
Health care reform is a very complicated and sensitive issue. Before we start restructuring one of the most important sectors of our economy, we need to study the issue thoroughly. We must make sure we approach it in the proper manner, and listen to all concerns.
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
0.762
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0399279321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028956607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021837352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012876968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009676273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002838955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001826927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001205489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001069263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.96403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2333E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
45.719
Magnitude:
25
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
30.66
Magnitude:
25
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Smith
In 1994, I was host to a statewide health care conference that featured leading policy experts from every facet of the health care system. I invited doctors, providers, nurses, patients -- everyone who would be impacted by health care reform. From this, everyone who participated gained a greater understanding of the complexities of our health care system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0021766577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.001726154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008079393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004132347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002916518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002761694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001510598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001141083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.92255E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.71554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9108E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
96.5
Magnitude:
82
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bob Smith
Since that time, I have held citizens' forums to discuss the issue in each of the 10 counties in New Hampshire. In addition to this outreach, I also met privately with every interested group to discuss their specific concerns more deeply.
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
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0050225848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022827167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016961983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015072539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007482055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006305499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003626379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000170249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.20831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.86457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6936E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.826
Magnitude:
29
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Smith
This is the way to approach this issue -- open, public forums, where all of the interested parties get to voice their concerns and share their views. I think the lesson of the White House Task Force, which produced the Clinton reform proposal, is that secret meetings and back room deals are not the way to approach a critical issue like this. Congress must act from a position of genuine consideration and understanding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0693467911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0109479457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042751464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0036507492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008938878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007152233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002863306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002406258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001598262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.32589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.48937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
84.9
Magnitude:
94
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bob Smith
The very best part about open forums is that you get a very good sense of what people want, and don't want. In my experience, I hear overwhelming opposition to a Clinton-style government-run health care system. At the same time, I also hear avid support for the four reforms that I will now discuss.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0068196117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0056100962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050230927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040932351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000175663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.38515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.0659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.92938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.37402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.24659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.033E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
87.581
Magnitude:
30
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Smith
The first concern is that health insurance should be "portable." I feel very strongly about this issue, as I know the rest of my colleagues do. It is of particular concern to individuals who have preexisting conditions. These are people who are terrified of leaving their jobs, being fired or laid off, changing their jobs, or starting their own businesses -- because of the risk of becoming uninsured.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.809
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.3185814712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0296573446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0259092514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0155181406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0147530765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0074491989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022567752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005805501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001069615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.71856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.76765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.372
Magnitude:
71
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bob Smith
The freedom to change jobs, or even to become self-employed, is one of the cornerstones of our free market economy. When we picture the America dream, we think of a family, a home, children, a college education. But, I think a big part of the American dream is finding a job that you enjoy, one that fits your interests and skills, and working your way up the ladder of success.
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
0.961
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1134023187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0828474876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0307193433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0278549647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0102367281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0047761059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001479815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002053058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001870883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.76375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.60864E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
86.021
Magnitude:
72
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Smith
This is not always easy. Some people get lucky early in life. They find a good employer and work their way up the company ladder. This was the predominant trend years ago. But for most of us today, the ladder does not go straight up. An individual works at a job for a while and finds that it does not suit him. He may not get along with his boss. Or, maybe he wants to move. Perhaps he wants a larger salary. There are countless reasons why people change jobs these days, and it is a very healthy process. In fact, it has been reported that individuals today hold an average of seven jobs over the course of a lifetime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.781
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0364393898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008081751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006542459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003373421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001902662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.27838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.68102E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.64123E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7831E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4382E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.3109E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
88.306
Magnitude:
57
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Smith
I have held a number of different jobs throughout my career: teacher, real estate broker, public servant. As I think back, I don't know whether I would have been as comfortable making some of the career decisions I did if I had to risk losing health coverage for myself and my family.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0086369175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042437354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.004052449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012478767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004892267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002776837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002528892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002428248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001161914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.62367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.558E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
49.048
Magnitude:
79
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
31.74
Magnitude:
79
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Smith
The greatest fear that most Americans have in changing jobs is the fear of losing their health coverage. There is a term for it now: "Job Lock." It is the one concern that I hear about over and over again at my citizen forums and constituent meetings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.010713972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040505831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021371185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011914417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009129517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002354125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001263625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001119378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.23352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.80176E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.21E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.23
Magnitude:
70
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Smith
And, it is a concern that applies to the people in our society who are the most vulnerable -- people who have chronic health problems, disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. For many of these Americans, finding and holding a job that fits their abilities and interests is not an easy task. For many of these people, there are additional issues related to daily living, caring for children, maintaining a home, transportation, paying the bills, that are particularly challenging for them. The last thing they need, on top of all that, is to be denied health insurance. Most of them have been paying into insurance plans for their whole lives. Now, because they have left their employer, they risk losing everything. It is unfair.
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
-0.858
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0114894363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009638389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027328448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009603087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007266645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005533118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002055728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.99355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.87409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08768E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.704E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
50.319
Magnitude:
56
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Bob Smith
Mr. President, it isn't just the worker who benefits from portability reform. In the same way that an employee can become unhappy with his job, sometimes the employer has reasons to let one of his workers go. These employers face tough decisions. It might be a small business owner who finds that he can't balance his books without making some reductions. It is always a tough situation to face, but these are the economic realities of the business world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0070127899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0060732371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004860912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003271045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001271417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.56265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.44524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.72919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.5674E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1715E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.193E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
96.596
Magnitude:
71
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Smith
But what if this same small business owner knows that an employee, perhaps a close friend, has a pre-existing condition of a family member with one? This employer has a terribly difficult decision on his hands. He can keep his employee on, just so that the employee can maintain his health coverage -- perhaps risking bankrupting the business -- or he can lay him off and let him go without insurance. Health portability is probusiness, because it would allow a small business to make those tough decisions while having the peace-of-mind in knowing that the employee and his family would not lose their health coverage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1824436709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0193079482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0143598634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0084350177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029292256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000211617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001358668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001299468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001057069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7072E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
90.397
Magnitude:
25
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Bob Smith
I have said publicly for years that Congress should do something about portability, and that we do not need socialized medicine to do it. This bill proves that. My State already has an extensive guarantee issue law, so the group-to-individual portability provisions would be superseded by the New Hampshire law. But, frankly, the Kassebaum- Kennedy portability provisions are much more modest than those enacted in my State of New Hampshire.
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1980141737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0304079993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0207911842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094334435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018961096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002382895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002285688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001432285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.47246E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6934E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.23417E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
37.584
Magnitude:
46
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
22.922
Magnitude:
46
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bob Smith
Next, I would like to address the important provision in the bill that provides for an 80 percent tax deduction for health insurance for the self-employed.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0053232921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017643042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001871004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001448019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001258143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00010255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.16798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.33188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.09552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.39674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2037E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
97.614
Magnitude:
68
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Smith
Mr. President, in discussing the portability provisions, I briefly touched on the issue of individuals who, for one reason or another, choose to be a self-employed. Whether it is running a corner store, or even a family farm, many Americans rely on self-employment for their survival. Additionally, these are many Americans who, for a variety of reasons, from physical disability to spending time with their children, find working at home to be the most appropriate and fulfilling way to earn their income.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0134539267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049132472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010552089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008385556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004583158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002872745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001693167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001534608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001335509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.72756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.06989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
63.9
Magnitude:
55
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Bob Smith
For these self-employed Americans, health insurance can be a very expensive proposition -- so expensive that many choose to go without coverage. There are three main reasons for this.
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
0.0018102401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011602827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009370657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009197944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001363355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.50918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.55654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.30578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.55427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.66517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.908E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.949
Magnitude:
33
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Smith
The first and most obvious reason is that the self-employed have to pick up the full cost of the premiums. Most Americans get insurance through their employer. They pay a portion of the premium, but the best is paid by their employers. For these Americans, there is a big incentive to take advantage of this benefit. But the self-employed are forced to pick up the entire premium. This just goes with the territory. The reason I am pointing it out is to highlight the fact that tax deductibility is particularly important for these Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0289465941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0125577499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062366387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032663374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011286247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003714589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001270626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.01148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.31098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.2714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.3513E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
43.025
Magnitude:
62
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
32.015
Magnitude:
62
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bob Smith
The second reason it is so expensive is that individual insurance is much more expensive than group insurance. When I say group insurance, I am generally talking about employer-based insurance.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0200553521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.011298243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0094929557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012041267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006595733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005975762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003546603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003321156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002220008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001652053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.74976E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.178
Magnitude:
67
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Smith
The reason that group plans are cheaper is because the risk is spread over a broad group of people, sick people and healthy people. But, due to the costly nature of individual insurance and the unfavorable tax situation, healthy individuals are less inclined to buy individual plans. Many of them simply choose to go uninsured. Consequently, because there are fewer healthy individuals to spread the risk, individual insurance is very expensive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1320020645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0326934387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0226200893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007553953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034817316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0026584838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007912711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003555822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001677221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001008073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.16216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
43.546
Magnitude:
63
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
26.445
Magnitude:
63
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bob Smith
But the primary reason is the tax situation. And this is very easy to fix. Employers get a 100-percent tax deduction for their contribution to an employee's health premiums. Earlier their year, we did raise the self-employed tax deduction to 30 percent. But, I believe that this is still unfair. It ought to be 100 percent for everyone -- employers, self- employed, and the individual policy buyer whose employer does not offer health insurance.
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
0.016
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0538897119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0133756548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065973261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029813404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023350913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005519705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000101681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.20159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.04842E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.93375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
85.627
Magnitude:
68
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bob Smith
This bill raises the deduction for the self-employed insurance premiums to 80 percent. This will go a long way toward eliminating the powerful disincentives for self-employed Americans to buy insurance. It phases the deduction in over 10 years. While I still wish it were 100 percent, and I would like to see it changed right away, this is indeed progress.
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
0.869
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0690563465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0556530082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0053848213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032868695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011961619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010587046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004893265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003753977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003556402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001968229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001632961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.929
Magnitude:
69
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Smith
In addition to helping the self-employed, this bill has a provision that is of great concern to Americans who wish to purchase long-term care insurance. Just today, I had a constituent visit my office from the Alzheimer's Association. Among her primary concerns was this provision to amend the tax code to make long-term care insurance and expenses tax deductible. I know this disease very well, because my father-in-law had Alzheimer's, and I know how expensive long-term care can be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.117036677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0948426547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.02231947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0106992076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0100813362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.008398074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012515223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010588692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006326105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002630697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002185619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
64.299
Magnitude:
108
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bob Smith
Health care is important, but for many, such as those with Alzheimer's disease, it is activities related to daily living that are the problem. The bill specifically defines these activities to include "eating, toileting, transferring, bathing, dressing, and continence." Under current law, health insurance is tax deductible. But long-term care insurance gets taxed. This bill would provide the same deductibility for long-term care that is currently afforded to health care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.017731906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0032055304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030115298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015666286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013011198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012772885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005995473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005330896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004393799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001248358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.94404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.673
Magnitude:
40
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Bob Smith
Mr. President, the final provision that I would like to discuss is not in this bill, and that is the tax deductibility for Medical Savings Accounts. It was in the Senate Finance Committee's amendment, and it was in the House bill. Unfortunately, this vital provision was defeated on the Senate floor by a vote of 52 to 46.
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
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1093789819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0376681157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0323675835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0028577071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001206575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004403468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004157753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003256398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.01605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.61754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.021E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.228
Magnitude:
46
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Smith
I have discussed the important provisions for self-employed Americans, and employer-based benefits. But, there is another group of people who are in desperate need of help, and that is individuals who are not self-employed, but whose employers do not offer an insurance plan. Many of them are restaurant workers, farm workers, or other people who work for a small employer who cannot offer or chooses not to offer an insurance package.
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)
1.22378
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0038898084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018708148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015679678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012355636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007412404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006028175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001166511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.02659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.58971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.4565E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5826E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.44
Magnitude:
75
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Smith
Under current law, these workers get no tax deduction whatsoever. Not 100 percent, not 30 percent -- nothing. It is the same for Americans who are unemployed.
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)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2258913126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.1618595212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1313404762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0843007292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0524364412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0418661162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0074136165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0066945635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.86993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.06019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.2054E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.205
Magnitude:
56
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Smith
Huge corporations get a 100-percent tax deduction to subsidize their employees' insurance premiums -- from the CEO on down. But someone living paycheck to paycheck whose employer can not provide them with insurance -- or someone who is unemployed -- gets taxed on the full premium.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0021066104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018654362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018406816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011891567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009171316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004415912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004225831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004089758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002678373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.21206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.055E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.203
Magnitude:
93
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Smith
There are provisions in both the House and Senate bills to allow small businesses join together and form purchasing pools in order to buy insurance at lower rates. The House provisions were somewhat stronger than those in the Senate bill. I am confident that the conferees will work to produce a final version that would greatly increase the number of small businesses that offer insurance to their employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.862
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0320904684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039371709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031391166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013834258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007983065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003387913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001134673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001029775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.46641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.0818E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1993E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.889
Magnitude:
85
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Smith
As helpful as these provisions will be in increasing access to insurance, there will still be millions of Americans whose employers don't offer insurance, or who are unemployed. For these Americans, there is only one provision that would have helped them -- and that is the full tax deductibility for Medical Savings Accounts, or MSA's.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.028897071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0205621007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0088557666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035047309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0033821525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027082599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005396992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004280567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002331087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001421801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.47987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.976
Magnitude:
39
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Smith
I can't understand why my colleagues would have voted against it. It will obviously be an important issue in Conference, and I am hopeful that it will make it into the final package.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0186003759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0171154214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030471525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022686669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014190362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010250953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007757329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004628064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003966044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001677524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.68326E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
97.621
Magnitude:
49
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Smith
Some have suggested that if we include MSA's in the conference report that it will provoke opposition or even a filibuster by the Democrats. I find it very hard to accept the proposition that Senators would filibuster health care portability reform solely on the basis that we give tax relief for Americans to put money in a savings account for health expenses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.703
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0097626267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034198853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030406736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016405624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000937021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009226523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002941709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001487526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001132336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.40314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.489
Magnitude:
33
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bob Smith
I believe that MSA's are vital to true health care portability. By definition, MSA's are the very essence of portability. When we talk about insurance "portability" as it pertains to the underlying Kassebaum-Kennedy bill, we are using the term figuratively. The employee isn't really bringing his insurance with him, we are just providing him the freedom to shift from one plan to another without being denied coverage.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0263655529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0161146716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005120362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019943107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002266087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001846677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.7191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.17793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1012E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3301E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
75.617
Magnitude:
56
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Bob Smith
So, lets take the example of an individual who works for a company for 20 years, and becomes disabled or ill, and must leave his job and give up his employer-based health insurance. Under the bill, he would be able to buy an individual insurance policy. The insurers would have to take him. But it says nothing about how much the insurer could charge.
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
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.417863531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.03929589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.017161046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0170211919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0050828672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031158408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015332467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008859002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001730307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.10173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.1939E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
37.976
Magnitude:
44
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Smith
So, when he goes to the individual insurance company, the company is going to evaluate him in terms of the health risk that he poses to the plan. It does not matter if he was insured for 3 years or 30 years, the insurance company would consider only his current health status in determining the premium he would pay. Those 30 years of payments mean nothing to the new insurance company.
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)
3.13549
VADER
-0.367
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0381064805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0167544713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.01566516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065471511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048621994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020888401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017926552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016990072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000591576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005624547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001079193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Smith
The only provision that would allow him to transport at least a portion of his coverage is the medical savings account [MSA]. MSA's allow individuals to supplement their insurance policy by investing a certain amount into a tax-free savings account and using that account to pay for their predeductible medical expenses. Any money that the patient has not spent at the end of the year would remain in his account.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0244673778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0217655615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0201387069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0123502876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.01113986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036015459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003882993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002765524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001746091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.59582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bob Smith
It is portability in its most pure form. Because it stays with the employee if he change jobs, because it is his account. If he gets fired, and cannot find a job, he still has the MSA. He could even use the MSA to pay his insurance premiums while he tries to find a job. If he moves to a plan that provides a lower level of coverage, he would still have his MSA money to pay for the uncovered expenses. I feel that he should get a tax deduction for this account, just like Americans get for their individual retirement accounts, mortgages, charitable contributions, and health insurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60077
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0145613682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.011581229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037611942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003546512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017260221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004047269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003652281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.63727E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.88091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2424E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4904E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
73.77
Magnitude:
137
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Bob Smith
But, there is another reason that MSA's are important to real health care reform, and that is the increased use of preventive health services. I really believe that preventive health care is the solution to many of our health problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0289967546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0115374351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034164823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022044287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018321738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006484806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002554423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001365236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001059004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.61886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7317E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Smith
Most insurance plans have a deductible that people need to meet before their insurance company pays for coverage. This acts as a built- in disincentive for individuals to use preventive health services, and I believe it needs to be at the center of health care reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0080758968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022855422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019446665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002522232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002205285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001869987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.99429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.37074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.13161E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3354E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
92.918
Magnitude:
26
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Smith
For example, let us say a person has an illness such as diabetes. In order to avoid major health problems, they need to maintain an adequate insulin balance, appropriate diet, and so forth. This can become very costly when the patient must pay for needles, insulin, monitoring devices, perhaps dietitian services, and other costs. If these services are not covered, the individual must pay out of pocket. This discourages the use of preventive health care.
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
-0.782
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.006590617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034703979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030353716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007019746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004305423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002454174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001260255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.37073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7715E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.7748E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5008E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.593
Magnitude:
194
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bob Smith
The unfortunate result is major health problems for these people. For diabetes patients, it might even mean a foot or leg amputation -- major short term and long term costs to the insurer, the individual, and his family. Of course, add to that the years of pain and hardship that result from this perhaps preventable situation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.883
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0325425906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0130999804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040118477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003171884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001282517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.45441E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.19533E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.45006E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8584E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7633E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.41E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.436
Magnitude:
43
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Smith
Let me explain why MSA's encourage preventive health care. The three major issues that result in individuals not getting preventive health care are: deductibles, copayments, and uncovered or partially covered services. In these three situations, the individual is forced to come up with the money on their own, without help from the insurer. In some cases, this forces the individual to choose between the expenses of daily life -- food, rent, heating bill -- and paying for the preventive health services. Not surprisingly, it is the preventive services that are often pushed aside.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
0.705
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.014583212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0093753224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0087583139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005106926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003300972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002250606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.10049E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.09348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.3205E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.156E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
92.853
Magnitude:
121
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Bob Smith
Millions of Americans believe that managed care, so-called health maintenance organizations [HMO's], are the solution to cost control and preventive health care. I would concede that HMO's have done some great things in controlling health care costs in our country. But HMO's still leave the issue of uncovered expenses. There is also the problem where many Americans do not want to join the HMO because they might not be able to keep going to their family doctor, if the doctor does not belong to the HMO.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.913
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0725877122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0127014326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0111515401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037263599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028844408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010781513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009701053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005969377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.63521E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.39636E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8931E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
60.76
Magnitude:
117
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
22.698
Magnitude:
117
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Smith
With an MSA, there are no predeductible expenses, no uncovered health expenses, no copayment as long as the individual still has money in his MSA. So the disincentives that discourage individuals from obtaining preventive health care are greatly diminished.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0033189688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021046968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006804636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003052359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.43083E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.32151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.70456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.3106E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7838E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8927E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.454E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.702
Magnitude:
118
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Smith
A March 14, 1995, policy analysis done by the Cato Institute addressed the successes of MSA's in the current system. Even without the favorable tax treatment, the paper states that in its experience with MSA's under the current system, Golden Rule Insurance Co.'s employees increased their use of preventive care.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0071959694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0057547939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0044278451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001991044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013574874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010790266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004599794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002096856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001840641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001364097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.31756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.541
Magnitude:
112
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bob Smith
So we can philosophize all we want about why it happens, but I like to look at the hard evidence. When we look at the facts, MSA's increase the use of preventive care.
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
0.877
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0360633858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073641466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0043516749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036689191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022914719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016356882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009403707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005752615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005119579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003004502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002610168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
45.574
Magnitude:
99
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
40.053
Magnitude:
99
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Smith
Mr. President, recently this issue has somehow become a partisan issue. Some Democrats have put themselves in the awkward position of saying that people should have to pay taxes on their predeductible health care expenses, copayments, prescription drugs, and other uncovered expenses. They can try to explain that to the voters when the election comes around.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0026029094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007180719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002466111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002386543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002089127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001012098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.66227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.52981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3949E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2822E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3066E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
87.464
Magnitude:
126
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bob Smith
But, I think it is worthwhile to briefly review the record here, because historically, this has been a very bipartisan issue, and my colleagues on the other side should be aware of this before they fall on their swords over this so-called controversial provision.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0053909873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023050781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021826902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019903871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017183245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007084275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001243234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.23427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.187E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1863E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
37.658
Magnitude:
83
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
36.551
Magnitude:
83
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Smith
I have a series of letters and a television transcript here from House and Senate Democrats in support of MSA's, including Representatives Andrew Jacobs, Robert Torricelli, and House Minority Leader Dick Gephardt, as well as Senators John Breaux, Sam Nunn, and the distinguished Senate Democratic leader, Senator Daschle. I also have a letter from the National Mineworkers.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0131833134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048908503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010469094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006635024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002969384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002863364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001434856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.24535E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.81829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.60596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9511E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
88.448
Magnitude:
60
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Bob Smith
These materials clearly show that MSA's have enjoyed broad bipartisan support in the past, and I ask unanimous consent that they be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0114243361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049002108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002172889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002116028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001756489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001231281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.08055E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.5157E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.70274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.29881E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6219E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
82.701
Magnitude:
76
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Smith
Mr. President, this bill is not perfect. I am sure all of us have changes we would make. I know there are a number of provisions that I would like to see added to the bill. But I am going to vote for it, because I believe it is a big step in the right direction. After the failure of the Clinton socialized medicine plan, Republicans said that we needed a change. We promised Americans that if they gave us a chance, we would give them a real health reform bill -- without Big Brother, without the "standard benefits package," without rationing care. We promised them portability and tax relief for the self- employed, and long-term care. We have made good on our promise to the American people and I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.71765
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0320159656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055445656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016334514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011645284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003434203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002062744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.14461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.88223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.95708E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8471E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9398E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
80.422
Magnitude:
49
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bob Smith
I ask unanimous consent that letters and a television transcript to which I earlier referred be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0073637464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026313563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010991086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000667543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004600855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001209837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.59173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.42191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.296E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5124E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
52.503
Magnitude:
80
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
36.862
Magnitude:
80
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dirk Kempthorne
Mr. President, I support the Health Insurance Reform Act, for the simple reason it will help provide more accessible and affordable health insurance to more Americans.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dirk Kempthorne
The Health Insurance Reform Act helps those who are now unable, for reasons beyond their control, to buy health insurance. It prevents insurance companies from denying coverage to individuals with preexisting conditions, while ensuring that individuals are not able to take unfair advantage of the system by only purchasing coverage when it is actually needed. It prevents job-lock by guaranteeing that individuals who are covered by an employer-sponsored policy will not lose their coverage by changing jobs. It also allows individuals and small businesses to join together to purchase insurance, thereby leveraging their negotiating power to gain better rates and/or benefits. In addition, the bill makes health care more affordable by gradually increasing the deductibility of premium costs for the self- employed to 80 percent -- a move which will be of great benefit to the more than 56,000 self-employed Idahoans. I am also pleased to note the bill allows for the cost of long-term care insurance and expenses to be deductible -- another of the reforms I have supported since before I joined the Senate. And the Health Insurance Reform Act achieves all these goals without unnecessary Federal intrusion into the health care system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.40089
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
62
Dirk Kempthorne
This bill is the result of the heated and controversial debate over health care policy 2 years ago. You will recall Congress and the American public rejected the proposed Government takeover of health care, but recognized that targeted reforms were needed in health insurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.166
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dirk Kempthorne
The crisis in health care is that too many people are being denied health insurance. That is why, 2 years ago I introduced legislation to address those market reforms on which I knew there was broad agreement. While the details of my bill differ in many ways from the bill we passed, I am pleased to note many of the concepts I embraced then -- increasing access to health insurance, portability, renewability, and an end to preexisting conditions exclusions -- are found in the Health Insurance Reform Act. The American public said they wanted us to keep the Government out of health care, and to target our health insurance reforms to the market. With this bill, I can say the Congress listened.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
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
32
Dirk Kempthorne
I just had a clear example of why this legislation is needed. An Idahoan contacted my office last week asking if the Health Insurance Reform Act would help him. He is currently receiving disability benefits but would rather be working. His American dream is to start his own business. But he fears that becoming more productive will cause him to lose the Federal benefits which now provide him with his only access to adequate health care. If he knew that his disability, his preexisting condition, would not prevent him from gaining access to health insurance, he could start that business, to provide for himself and his family without the Federal assistance he does not really want, anyway.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.903
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Dirk Kempthorne
During the previous Congress many of us had the opportunity to learn a great deal about the way health care is provided in this Nation. We saw aspects of the system which worked, and I would point out that the overwhelming majority of the system works very well, providing most Americans with the best health care in the world. We also learned about those aspects which needed some adjustments. And that is what we are trying to do -- not rebuild health care in the United States, but make appropriate corrections to specific aspects of the system to make it work even better. Most importantly, we are achieving more affordable and accessible health care through private sector reforms.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7037
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7037
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.65292
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Dirk Kempthorne
I must, however, express my disappointment with the vote to exclude medical savings accounts MSA's from this bill. MSA's allow people to save money, tax free, to cover medical expenses. In cases where an employer provides health insurance, the employer contributes to the MSA and, again, these funds are not taxable provided they are used for medical expenses. When combined with a high-deductible, catastrophic insurance policy, MSA's provide individuals with low-cost health care coverage which provides the maximum level of consumer choice and eases many of the financial concerns which face those who need health care services. MSA's are the responsible way to increase both accessibility and affordability in health care coverage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.35484
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.35484
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.71668
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Dirk Kempthorne
States are the proving ground for many innovative ideas. Idaho is one of many States to have enacted MSA legislation in recent years and numerous Idahoans have expressed their support for MSA's as a health insurance option. While I believe Idaho, among other States, should be commended for its efforts on this issue, regrettably, the full benefits of MSA's will not be discovered until they are recognized by the Federal Government and given appropriate treatment under the Tax Code. Once again, the States have shown initiative and it is time for the Federal Government to get out of the way and give our citizens the options for which they have asked. As a recent editorial in the Idaho Statesman noted, The nation loses if medical savings accounts are stripped out of the final legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Dirk Kempthorne
The bill is not perfect. Small insurers have shared their views with me that the provisions related to small group and individual coverage will actually increase the cost of individual policies, thus adding to one of the current insurance problems we face -- the lack of affordability. As premium costs increase people will drop out of the system, leaving us with more uninsured and, with a shrinking market, even fewer options for those who continue to purchase health insurance coverage. Obviously, this is not the result for which we are aiming and addressing these questions should be a priority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.224
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Dirk Kempthorne
That said, I support the Health Insurance Reform Act because I believe it steps in the right direction toward increasing accessibility to health care insurance. Allowing those with preexisting conditions to get and keep health insurance will help ensure coverage for Americans unfairly denied access to health insurance. Providing for portability of health care coverage will help end job-lock and will ensure that those who have faithfully paid into the system will not suddenly be dropped from it. And providing for more favorable tax treatment of insurance premiums for the self-employed, and for long-term care insurance, will make insurance more affordable for numerous other Americans. These are significant reforms which I believe all of us should support, and I urge my colleagues to pass this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78571
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78571
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.98592
VADER
0.981
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Carl Levin
Mr. President, many Americans today, particularly middle- income working families face the declining purchasing power of their wages. They are saddled with the high cost of child care, are trying to get a college education for their children, working to reach the traditional American dream of home ownership and some security for their own retirement years. But perhaps most difficult is the struggle to keep up with the sky-rocketing costs of health care which many are forced to face without adequate health insurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.376
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Carl Levin
Americans want health insurance which covers all Americans, which is affordable, protects the quality of their health care, and can never be taken away. Today, the Senate, I hope, will take a first step in that direction. This legislation does not address the costs, but takes a very important step in protecting the availability of health insurance for many Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.754
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Carl Levin
I support the legislation before the Senate today. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this health insurance reform measure, along with 55 of my colleagues in the Senate. Although it does not solve and does not attempt to solve all of the problems of the present system, it does address some of the most pressing concerns that middle-income Americans have expressed about the diminishing availability and portability of health coverage for themselves and their families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.347
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Carl Levin
This bill makes important changes that will protect those who currently lose their insurance coverage because they lose their job or change jobs. And, it protects those who are unable to attain health insurance because of a preexisting medical condition, or who now lose it when they get sick.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.691
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Carl Levin
One of the consequences of the present health insurance system is that it creates what is often called "job lock"; that is workers who want to change jobs to improve their careers are forced to give up the opportunity because it means losing their health insurance. A quarter of all Americans say they have been forced to stay in a job they otherwise would have left, because they were afraid of losing their health insurance. This bill ends job lock.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Carl Levin
Under the Kennedy-Kassebaum reform bill, exclusion of a preexisting condition will be limited. Employer-provided health plans will not be able to limit or deny coverage for new employees for more than a year because of a medical condition that was diagnosed or treated during the previous 6 months for employees changing plans. No new limit on preexisting conditions may then ever be imposed on those who maintain their coverage, even if they change jobs or their employer changes insurance companies. Cancellation of policies for employees who continue to pay their premiums will be prohibited. Employees coverage can no longer be terminated because they become sick. No employers who want to buy policies can be turned down because of the health of their employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Carl Levin
Mr. President, I am especially pleased with significant improvements in coverage for pregnant women and newborn children. Under the bill, pregnancy can no longer be considered a preexisting medical condition as is presently the case with some health plans. In some such situations, the mother has no prenatal coverage for pregnancy related services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.487
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Carl Levin
The bill also contains a special enrollment period for change in family composition. Under this provision, newborns whose parents wish to enroll them in their group health plan within 30 days of birth may not be excluded from coverage under a group or individual health plan during the child's first 12 months of life.
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
0.701
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Carl Levin
Additionally, as is the case with individuals who are previously enrolled, children cannot be subject to a preexisting condition exclusion once the condition has been diagnosed, if the condition was previously covered. This provision is intended to ensure that children under the age of 1 are not subjected to new preexisting condition exclusions when their parents change jobs or health plans simply because of their age.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Carl Levin
Mr. President, this legislation helps real people. It will help Mike and Elizabeth Gregory of Gains Township, MI. When Mike Gregory was left jobless due to his company's downsizing, his wife Elizabeth and their two daughters lost their health coverage. This situation primarily impacted their youngest child, Danielle, who has cerebral palsy. Only one of the three plans at Mike's new place of employment offers insurance that will not limit coverage for Danielle's preexisting condition, thereby limiting their choice and therefore their selection of benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Carl Levin
Barbara Barton of Grand Rapids suffers from MS. She was forced to leave her job in order to reduce the stress that worsened her symptoms, which included temporary blindness and difficulty walking. Ms. Barton was forced to wait 6 months to get health coverage, since MS is classified as a pre-existing condition. Under this bill, she would have been eligible to move to an individual health insurance plan immediately.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.925
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Carl Levin
Fear of losing health coverage for Mr. Al Miller's preexisting condition prevents his wife from seeking a higher-paying job. The Millers are from Charlotte, MI. Mr. Miller has MS.
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
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Carl Levin
Mr. Michael Peel of Flint recently changed jobs and is covered under COBRA has a 2-year-old son with a number of physical ailments. He and his wife are expecting their second child and fear they will not be able to get coverage under Mr. Peel's new job that does not exclude his preexisting condition.
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
-0.389
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Carl Levin
Steven West of Nashville, MI, spoke to me about problems he and his wife Lori have experienced in attaining health insurance coverage for their son, Jacob. Jacob has multiple birth defects. Steven has been able to negotiate coverage at his current job, but fears that he is trapped there by Jacob's needs. Steven has an opportunity to move to a better job, but has been unable to do so because the health coverage would not take care of Jacob.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.662
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Carl Levin
Mr. President, these are just a few real people in my home State of Michigan who stand to benefit from this legislation, there are thousands like them. I want to commend my colleagues Senator Kassebaum and Senator Kennedy for forging a bipartisan approach to addressing this critical issue. While I would prefer for the Senate to be passing more far-reaching health reform today, perhaps covering all American children, for example, I believe this bill is an important step forward and I urge its enactment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Connie Mack III
Mr. President, I would like to thank my colleagues for postponing final passage of the Health Insurance Reform Act until my return. The legislation which we will pass today is the straightforward health insurance reform which my constituents have been telling me they want for many years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Connie Mack III
The American people rejected the big-government, big-bureaucracy social experiment which the Clinton administration developed -- in secrecy, I might add -- in 1994. People don't want a one-size-fits-all, government-controlled health insurance system. Americans won't tolerate having a Government board deciding for them which procedures are medically necessary and appropriate. And we know from leading economists that price controls produce shortages, black markets, and reduced quality. Therefore, most Americans and those of us who serve them in Congress rejected the Clinton health care plan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.623
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Connie Mack III
Two years later, under Republican leadership, we are addressing the aspects of health insurance reform which most people outside the beltway want us to address. We will provide portability of health insurance, which will help put an end to job lock. Insurers will no longer be able to deny coverage due to preexisting conditions. As a cancer survivor, I know personally how important this provision of health insurance reform is to patients.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Connie Mack III
The legislation ensures guaranteed renewability of policies, with the exceptions of fraud and nonpayment of premiums. It will help the self- employed by increasing the deductibility of health insurance premiums. It facilitates the establishment of voluntary coalitions of small businesses and individuals to negotiate and purchase health insurance. Finally, the legislation provides tax incentives for the purchase of long-term care insurance, and tax-free treatment of accelerated life insurance benefits for those with chronic or terminal illnesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Connie Mack III
I am especially grateful to Senators Kassebaum and Kennedy for agreeing to include genetic information in this important 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)
1.94591
VADER
0.687
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Connie Mack III
I cochaired a hearing with Senator Feinstein last September to examine the issue of genetic information and health insurance. We listened to patients, researchers, biomedical ethics experts, consumer advocates, and others who made the case that Congress must address this complex issue now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Connie Mack III
Why now? Because the scientific data and technology for genetic testing are here; but the social, ethical, and legal ramifications have only begun to resonate beyond the scientific community. Put another way: The science of human genetics research is on the Concorde. Yet the legal, social, and ethical debate about how to handle the information in our society has been stuck at Kitty Hawk trying to get off the ground.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Connie Mack III
This legislation takes an important first step by clarifying that employer-based plans cannot deny coverage, or charge higher premiums, to individual employees based upon their health status, including health status based upon genetic information. While this may not have significant implications today, it certainly will by the end of the decade when international scientists complete the mapping of the entire human genome.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.523
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Connie Mack III
There is still more which needs to be accomplished in this area, such as ensuring the privacy of medical records and prohibiting employment discrimination based upon an applicant's genetic information. Senator Hatfield, Senator Feinstein, and I look forward to working with our colleagues to enact our legislation to address these concerns.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Connie Mack III
Today is an historic moment in our Nation's history. We will ensure that all Americans have access to health insurance coverage while maintaining the freedom to choose providers and benefits. We will preserve our system with the highest quality of care and continue to foster research, innovation, and competition. We will provide employers with the positive incentives to provide health insurance coverage for their employees, and provide tax equity for the self-employed to acquire insurance for themselves and their families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Connie Mack III
All of this will be accomplished under the system which has served as the bedrock of every great stride our Nation has made -- not through higher taxes, more Government, and more bureaucracy, but rather through free markets and free choice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Fred Thompson
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
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 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
3.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.1
Gunning-Fog Score
1.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Jim Inhofe
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
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 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
Jim Inhofe
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent I be allowed to speak briefly as if in morning business.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
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