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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Topics
Entities
Moderation
5 Speakers
Topics
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Entities
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Moderation
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Speakers
Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 66 sentences of a total of 182 sentences.
37%
Arlen Specter said 1813 words of a total of 3799 words.
48%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 45 sentences of a total of 182 sentences.
25%
Joe Biden said 712 words of a total of 3799 words.
19%
Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 33 sentences of a total of 182 sentences.
19%
Dianne Feinstein said 570 words of a total of 3799 words.
16%
Ernest Hollings Ernest Hollings said 31 sentences of a total of 182 sentences.
18%
Ernest Hollings said 550 words of a total of 3799 words.
15%
Daniel K. Inouye Daniel K. Inouye said 7 sentences of a total of 182 sentences.
4%
Daniel K. Inouye said 154 words of a total of 3799 words.
5%
Full Transcript
Daniel K. Inouye
Mr. President, I introduce a bill to transfer jurisdiction over a parcel of land from the Architect of the Capitol to the Department of the Interior. This no-cost transfer would allow this parcel to be used to establish a memorial to Japanese-American patriotism in World War II, since monuments cannot be built on the Capitol Grounds. I am pleased to note that this transfer has the support of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Architect of the Capitol.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0494373729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.035052211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0246674143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0103406957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011366036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004828795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000332572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002365984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001004644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.95026E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.261E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
87.045
Magnitude:
83
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Daniel K. Inouye
This memorial, authorized in 1992 by Public Law 102-502 to honor the patriotism of Americans of Japanese ancestry during World War II, must begin construction by October 24, 1999. It is essential that the land exchange take place as soon as possible in order to begin the formal approval processes for the memorial's design.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1169490162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048023307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044162021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032134518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030368166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005738429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003152419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000205214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.82227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.00606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.5241E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
91.247
Magnitude:
51
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Daniel K. Inouye
I hope that my colleagues will join me in supporting this measure's expedient passage.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0424329657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047824775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040006882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019504354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013423086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001721481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.79958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.05035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.3766E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I rise to introduce legislation having to do with the quality of air in passenger cabins of commercial aircraft.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
2.6298558339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.7533933502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1396327862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0321432541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0256978034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007284358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003008478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.03557E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.1972E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.245E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.95E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
90.621
Magnitude:
20
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
I want to begin for a moment by telling you how I got into this. Three years ago, obviously coming to the Senate, I began a whole series of flights from San Francisco and from Los Angeles to Washington, and I noticed something. I noticed when I rode a 747 I did not get a headache and the circulation in my hand did not cease. When I rode a 757 or a 767, I began to get rather severe headaches. If I fell asleep, the circulation in my hand ceased. This, then, promptly woke me up.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0688775792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061433399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015540414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010761051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002689271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.1098E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.6718E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8447E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2652E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6751E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.052E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dianne Feinstein
I began to look into it. What did I find? I looked at Federal clean air standards for enclosed spaces. I found that the Federal standard for fresh air in prison cells is 20 cubic feet per person per minute. The fresh air standard for an office building, for a theater lobby, for a restaurant, is the same. Then I found there were no fresh air standards for commercial aircraft.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.5760214999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.5145151168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3547109896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2187365666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0790675986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019407036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008479215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002989476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.46845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.66283E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2358E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.2
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dianne Feinstein
So I asked, what are the existing levels? Let me tell you what I found. The average amount of fresh air circulation in a 757 is 9 cubic feet per person. The average amount of fresh air in a 767 is 9.1 cubic feet per person per minute. The new 737's, provide an average of 9.6 cubic feet per person per minute. Now, what is the significance? The significance is that it is less than one-half the fresh air that is required in a prison cell, an office or a restaurant. And then I began to ask flight attendants about the problems. What I learned is that stories documented of sore throats and headaches, of difficulty of breathing, of poor circulation in the body and swollen legs, of colds, flus, and airborne diseases, such as flu and tuberculosis are now beginning to spiral throughout the 1.4 million passengers per day that ride commercial airlines.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.782
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
1.3465279713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.6232434418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.5539547186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4474127665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0288819487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011698234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003750477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001209897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.81777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.97603E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6035E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
69.759
Magnitude:
170
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
21.129
Magnitude:
170
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Dianne Feinstein
Well, today I want to introduce in the Senate an idea whose time has come, and that is an aviation clean air act. This is also being introduced in the House of Representatives at the same time. Essentially, what this bill would require is that commercial airlines provide ventilation systems that provide 20 cubic feet of fresh air per person per minute in the cabin. This is equal to what is provided today by older aircraft, namely, the 747. Many of the larger commercial aircraft, such as the 737's, 757's, or 767's, as I said, provide less than one-half of what is provided by a 747.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1184116467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078329729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040761228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0037965856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014435435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003694854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002414852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000193673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001054452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.21253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
52.133
Magnitude:
63
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
25.897
Magnitude:
63
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Dianne Feinstein
Second, the bill would ensure that air filters used in airplane cabin air recirculation systems are monitored and changed regularly.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5388874561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0601108477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0395189039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0075673059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002330658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001067688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.19042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.00465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.7615E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.234E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.362E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
61.701
Magnitude:
60
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dianne Feinstein
Third, it would require that airlines monitor humidity and ozone levels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1240440877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0706124236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0176499583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0174912188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0162758923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019555104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019129975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003553409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001006871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.92914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8012E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.225
Magnitude:
128
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
Fourth, it would require the FAA to create a "1-800" number to receive reports of illnesses relating to air travel.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.4657918587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0270102144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0197540125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094506497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000511231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003058867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002836578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.75289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.0162E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0957E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6181E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.421
Magnitude:
37
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
I also want to introduce into the Record directly following my statement a statement of Patricia Friend, the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants; a statement of Andrew Parramore, a flight attendant; a statement of Joe Johnson, a member of the Association of Flight Attendants, and Janie Johnson, a member of the Association of Flight Attendants.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0680609141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0320778054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058971371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033443419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022951703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006618448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000604788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003867434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.89623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0324E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7531E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
78.667
Magnitude:
47
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dianne Feinstein
I ask unanimous consent that they 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
0.1014169888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.025932063
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Harassment
0.0189493236
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Harassment > Threatening
0.0127174659
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Hate
0.0101121164
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Violence > Graphic
0.0071805189
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Sexual > Minors
0.0042732103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0037338585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001088099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.69081E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.00375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.733
Magnitude:
20
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill aimed at providing a mechanism for Federal law enforcement to combat the most recent scourge to sweep across the Southeast. I am talking about the burnings of black churches that have been making such dramatic headlines lately. The burning of houses of worship have been taking place for the past 5 or 6 years, but this particular outbreak of fires has all the characteristics of an epidemic. Not since the sixties have I been witness to such blatant intolerance and hatred, such utterly despicable acts of American citizens against their fellow Americans as has I have seen over these past few weeks. I turn on the news and see a burning church, a haunting image with horrific symbolic and practical implications, and I say this must stop. Not just this specific rash of crime, but the whole trend toward violence and intolerance in our society. We as Americans have fought too hard to let racial or religious intolerance once again pollute our democracy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.52
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.52
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.989
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Ernest Hollings
This morning I accompanied President Clinton as he traveled to South Carolina. I welcome his strong presence in the midst of this unsettling trend, and moreover I welcome the message he brought to my home State. This country is stronger than the forces of hatred that would divide us. We will rebuild, and we will punish those responsible for these episodes of destruction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ernest Hollings
To fight against the forces of divisiveness, we must pull together as a community. In the South, that means rebuilding, it means congregations of churches all over America picking a Sunday and dedicating their collections to rebuild these burned churches. Here in the Government, in means using every means within our power to make sure that this never happens again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ernest Hollings
As of this moment, we don't have legislation that adequately addresses this brand of criminal behavior. The investigations by Federal authorities, and their ability to prosecute these cases have been limited by the current law. The bill I propose will remove the impediments to bringing Federal cases, and give the Attorney General an effective, and necessary weapon with which to combat these crimes. Section 247 of title 18, United States Code, makes it a crime to damage religious property or to obstruct persons in the free exercise of religious beliefs. I propose to amend this by requiring only that the offense "is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce." Congress will be effectively granting jurisdiction over all conduct which may be reached under the interstate commerce clause of the constitution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.99853
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Ernest Hollings
Additionally, the bill eliminates the $10,000 threshold for fire damages to grant Federal jurisdiction in cases where there is only minimal damage. This way, desecration or defacement of houses of worship can be prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. 247.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.751
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Ernest Hollings
I urge the Senate to act quickly and adopt this provision. As I understand a similar measure is making its way through the House, the Senate should also act in an expeditious manner to ensure the Federal Government has the necessary authority to combat this tragic epidemic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ernest Hollings
More importantly, this country must come together, leave racial intolerance behind, and insure that we end this type of bigotry.
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
0.332
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Mr. President, since 1987, when I first proposed an overhaul of the welfare system, I have argued that welfare recipients should be required to work. Nine years later, America is still in need of fundamental welfare reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
So, today, Mr. President, Senator Specter and I are introducing the Bipartisan Welfare Reform Act of 1996 -- the Senate companion to legislation introduced in April by Representatives Mike Castle and John Tanner and 30 moderate House Members from both parties.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Let me briefly review how we got to this point and why we are taking this action.
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)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Joe Biden
Last September, the Senate passed a bipartisan welfare reform bill by an overwhelming vote of 87-12. I voted for that bill, and President Clinton said he could sign it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Since then, however, polarizing partisanship and Presidential politics have permeated this issue. And, the result has been paralysis. Nothing has been accomplished.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.142
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
In an attempt to break the gridlock, last February, the Nation's Governors -- led by my Governor, Tom Carper -- proposed a bipartisan welfare reform bill. In April, Representatives Castle and Tanner and a group of other moderates wrote what I believe is a first-rate bipartisan welfare reform plan.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
No such bipartisan plan to date has been introduced in the Senate. And, as this issue will be back before us again soon, Senator Specter and I decided that now is the time -- and the Castle-Tanner proposal is the bill to move us forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
What this bill proposes, in and of itself, is not new. What is new is that it is being proposed all together in a bipartisan fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Joe Biden
For that, Representative Castle and Senator Specter deserve great applause. They are reaching across the aisle to do what the American people sent us to Congress to do -- work together to solve the problems facing this country. And, again, I think the bill we are introducing today is a first-rate bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
To highlight the basic principles: there would be a 5-year time limit on receiving welfare benefits. After 2 years, welfare recipients would be required to work -- at least 25 hours per week. And, child care would be available, so that children are not left home alone while their mothers are 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
0.817
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
The bill would make getting tough on the deadbeat dads who do not pay child support as high a priority as getting tough on the welfare moms. And, the bill takes steps to crack down on welfare -- particularly food stamp -- fraud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.734
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
This will all sound familiar to those who have followed this debate. And, as I said a moment ago, it is. For the principles have never been in doubt -- almost everyone agrees on them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.241
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Joe Biden
You see, what has been lost in the shuffle and shouting of the last 10 months is that there is a great deal of common ground on welfare reform. So much so, that if you leave behind the politics and the partisanship, a tough, bipartisan welfare reform bill is easily within reach.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
I think this is that bill. But, if not, it is awfully darn close. Let me just mention a couple of examples of bipartisan compromise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
For Republicans, the bill converts aid to families with dependent children -- AFDC -- to a block grant to the States. For Democrats, it more adequately invests in child care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
For Republicans, the bill freezes funding for cash welfare payments. For Democrats, it provides additional help to those States faced with economic downturns.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
For Republicans, the bill imposes a family cap. For Democrats, it gives States flexibility to opt out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Joe Biden
Is this bill exactly how I would have written a bill on my own in the solitude of my office? The answer is no. But, if we are going to move forward, we must stop insisting that there be a perfect bill or no bill at all.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
It is time to say that we do not care who gets credit for reforming welfare. It is time to just do it -- in a bipartisan fashion -- for the sake of the American people and for the sake of the people on welfare.
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
0.24
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Joe Biden
I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the Biden-Specter Bipartisan Welfare Reform Act, and I ask unanimous consent that a summary of the bill prepared by Representative Tanner be included in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I have sought recognition to speak on the Biden-Specter Bipartisan Welfare Reform Act of 1996, a companion measure to H.R. 3266, the Castle-Tanner Bipartisan Welfare Reform Act of 1996. At the outset, I want to compliment my colleague from Delaware, Senator Biden, and Congressmen Castle and Tanner for their efforts in drafting a strong, bipartisan bill that represents commonsense welfare reform and should attract a broad consensus. Our basic objective in reforming the welfare system is the reduction of poverty and the improvement of the standard of living of millions of Americans. We should not let this goal become lost in partisan politics and we should not wait for the next election to achieve welfare reform and a balanced budget. This Congress can be known as the can do Congress if we work together on these vital issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Arlen Specter
I support many of the principles reflected in the Bipartisan Welfare Reform Act, such as establishing new work requirements in conjunction with improved job training, child care, and other support services for welfare recipients trying to end their dependence on Government assistance. I also support its get-tough policy on collecting overdue child support and on reducing fraud in various Government benefit programs. Although I have concerns about some of the provisions in our legislation, such as the calculation of the formula for the State block grant, it is important to demonstrate that there is a bipartisan effort in the Senate on reforming welfare and I intend to address my reservations during the coming weeks as welfare reform proposals are considered in the Senate. While I have some reservations, I believe this bill is a good starting point for bipartisan legislation.
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)
1.14862
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Arlen Specter
Looking back to my youth, I began to learn about some of the problems of welfare while growing up in Russell, KS, a small agricultural-oil community. Then, upon moving to Philadelphia for college I saw the problems that can arise in a large city. I have observed problems of welfare dependency for more than 30 years, going back to my earliest days of public service. As an assistant district attorney in Philadelphia, I saw the tremendous impact, the tremendous cost occasioned by a program which did not realistically move people from welfare rolls to payrolls. I learned a great deal about the problems of poverty and the interrelation of jobs, housing, education, welfare, and crime. Later, as district attorney, I brought prosecutions on welfare fraud which I believe were among the first to be brought in the country. So my concern about welfare reform goes back a long way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.63599
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25926
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25926
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.939
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, in the mid-1980's I had the pleasure of introducing and cosponsoring several pieces of welfare reform legislation that included job training for economically disadvantaged individuals. In the 99th Congress, I cosponsored Senate bills 2578 and 2579 with Senator Moynihan, which were directed toward improving the welfare system. In the 100th Congress, I introduced similar legislation with Senator Dodd and worked closely with Senator Moynihan on the legislation that became the first comprehensive welfare reform bill, the Family Welfare Reform Act of 1988, which was signed by President Reagan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Arlen Specter
It is against this background of my own involvement with the problem of welfare that I am seeking to work with my colleagues again this year in fashioning legislation that will constitute firm action to put many able-bodied people back to work while ensuring that a social safety net continues to exist, particularly where children are involved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Arlen Specter
As we revisit this debate, it is painfully obvious to me that our welfare system has not worked. When one weighs all the factors, it is apparent that we must try a new approach at the Federal level. Consider, for example, the astonishing fact that the overall percentage of persons in poverty in 1994 was roughly equivalent to poverty rates in 1965 -- the year the Federal Government broadened its role in reducing poverty in our society. In my own State of Pennsylvania, I have been troubled that as many as 5 percent of our more than 11 million residents were receiving some form of welfare benefits as of the end of 1994, more than double the 2.4 percent that were receiving benefits in 1965. Further, since 1965, the number of Pennsylvanians receiving aid to families with dependent children has risen from 276,000 to 608,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.896
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Arlen Specter
There are ongoing efforts at real welfare reform at the State level, such as in Wisconsin, where Gov. Tommy Thompson has made notable progress. In Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Ridge recently signed into law far- reaching welfare reform which will institute agreements between the government and welfare recipients that spell out the steps they must take to move from welfare to work. Pennsylvania's new law emphasizes work, personal responsibility, job training, child care, and other support services, all of which are key elements of the Biden-Specter reform plan. While I do not agree with all provisions of the proposed Pennsylvania legislation, I do concur that reform legislation is needed.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.88
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Arlen Specter
Because a new approach is merited, Congress should pass welfare reform legislation that the President will sign into law. Last year, Congress passed H.R. 4, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1995, and H.R. 2491, the Balanced Budget Reconciliation Act of 1995, both of which were vetoed by President Clinton. In order to bridge the differences between Congress and the President concerning how to balance the budget and reform welfare, I began working with the centrist coalition, a bipartisan group of 22 Senators led by Senators Chafee and Breaux, to craft a 7-year comprehensive balanced budget proposal. This plan, which would achieve $45 to $53 billion savings by reforming the welfare system, was offered as a substitute to the fiscal year 1997 budget resolution, but failed by a vote of 46 to 53. Although the coalition budget failed to win a majority, it showed once again that there is great potential in this body for initiatives presented in a bipartisan manner. If the policies work, there is ample credit to be shared. But, if we don't try to work together, we deserve to share the blame.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.5664
VADER
0.905
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Arlen Specter
The bill which I am jointly introducing today, the Bipartisan Welfare Reform Act of 1996, represents another attempt to generate a broad consensus and achieve meaningful welfare reform this year. The Biden- Specter bill builds on the conference report to H.R. 4 and the bipartisan Governors' proposal, but is more specific and requires stronger State accountability and maintenance of effort in important areas, such as child care and contingency funding. Like other proposals considered by this Congress, this legislation delivers a strong message that many Americans who are currently on welfare need to get into the work force and pursue job training. Significantly, we will be giving the States greater latitude to analyze and deal with the problems closer to home. I am hopeful that this will result in better tailored, more cost-effective social programs. However, effective welfare reform is not simply a matter of increasing flexibility or shifting incentives. The movement toward block grants is a sound one, provided that there are some limitations and requirements that continue to be imposed by the Federal Government in Washington. We need to make sure that we simply do not give the States a blank check where money may be spent for other purposes that fail to protect a national interest identified by Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.1987
VADER
0.992
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
73
Sprache Difficult Word Count
76
Arlen Specter
Among its key provisions, the legislation we are introducing today does the following: First, it limits benefits -- no cash assistance beyond 5 years except exemptions for up to 20 percent of a State's caseload for reason of hardship or if individual was battered or subject to extreme cruelty; second, it requires that 50 percent of welfare recipients must be working by the year 2002 -- all able-bodied recipients must engage in work activities within 2 years of receiving benefits, generally 25 hours/week, but 20 hours/week for parents with children 6 and under; third, it requires States to meet 85 percent level of maintenance of effort, which is stronger State accountability than last year's GOP plan, 75 percent, Chafee-Breaux, 80 percent or this year's GOP plan, 75 to 80 percent; fourth, it requires welfare recipients to sign an individual responsibility contract developed by the State upon becoming eligible for cash assistance, which would outline steps the individual must take to get in private sector and would outline the State's obligations; fifth, it allows eligible work activities to include unsubsidized employment, subsidized private and public sector employment, on-the-job training, vocational training, community service; sixth, it provides an additional $3 billion for work-related programs beginning in 1999 if States are meeting 100 percent of their fiscal year 1994 spending levels and need more funds for work participation; seventh, it provides $20 billion in mandatory and discretionary child care funding over the next 6 years, an amount higher than last year's Senate bill, similar to Chafee-Breaux, and recommended by the National Governors Association -- also maintains current law's Federal health and safety protections for licensed child care providers; eighth, during economic downturns, States can access a $2 billion contingency fund if they have high unemployment rates or high rates of increase in their food stamp population -- also provides $800 million in additional funding for States with rapid population increases and a $1.7 billion loan fund for States that need additional money; and ninth, it requires States to enforce and improve existing child support laws, including the suspension of certain licenses for overdue child support -- also increases the likelihood that a child's paternity will be established.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.63599
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02715
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
135
Sprache Difficult Word Count
121
Arlen Specter
As my colleagues are aware, I had some real reservations about some aspects of last year's welfare reform legislation. Although I supported the conference report on H.R. 4 because it advanced the underlying goal of reforming a program that has discouraged poor families from working, I would have preferred that the original Senate-passed bill, agreed to by a virtual consensus of 87 to 12, become law. Some of my concerns are met by the legislation we are introducing today. I am hopeful that my additional concerns will be met as the Senate considers this and other welfare reform legislation during the balance of the 104th Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, as we move forward with budget reconciliation, I will continue to work with my colleagues to craft legislation that will not only save money and help families mired in poverty to move off of welfare and become self-sufficient, but also protect children and preserve the rights, dignity, and well-being of those currently involved in our welfare system. I urge my colleagues to support the Biden-Specter Bipartisan Welfare Reform Act of 1996 as a commonsense approach to this difficult, complex issue which is so important to the future of our society.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.871
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32