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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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Speakers
Daniel K. Akaka Daniel K. Akaka said 73 sentences of a total of 163 sentences.
45%
Daniel K. Akaka said 1594 words of a total of 3778 words.
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Carol Moseley Braun Carol Moseley Braun said 57 sentences of a total of 163 sentences.
35%
Carol Moseley Braun said 1490 words of a total of 3778 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 33 sentences of a total of 163 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 694 words of a total of 3778 words.
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Full Transcript
Carol Moseley Braun
Mr. President, this legislation brings together some of the best ideas on women's pension legislation that have come before the House or the Senate. The legislation contains three new proposals to increase the security, the equity and the accessibility of our pension system. As the first permanent woman of the Senate Finance Committee, I have undertaken work in this area precisely because retirement security is so vitally important to all Americans, but especially to America's women.
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
0.686
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0285879127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0177358292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.014939229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0100503894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004007249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003406013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001743983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001421333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.80193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.18743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.93539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
77.181
Magnitude:
76
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Carol Moseley Braun
Many of America's women face retirement without economic security. The majority of the elderly are women, and the retirement system in our country is, unfortunately, failing them. Younger women are not earning the pension benefits they think they are, and older women are losing the pension benefits they thought they had. To make certain that the "golden years" are not the "disposable years," women need to take charge of their own retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.37949
VADER
-0.342
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.804475788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2362940693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.131492794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0379022327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0184142758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0076142838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0039507486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009360161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005399741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005215752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001043152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
90.079
Magnitude:
72
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Carol Moseley Braun
Last year, I introduced, and many of my colleagues cosponsored, the Women's Pension Equity Act of 1996 to begin to address one of the leading causes of poverty for the elderly -- little or no pension benefits. Less than a third of all female retirees have pensions, and the majority of those who do earn less than $5,000 a year from them. The lack of pension benefits for many women means the difference between a comfortable retirement and a difficult one. Three of the six provisions of that bill, the Women's Pension Equity Act, are now law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.134
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.0759126395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045892655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027433602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025602745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021591548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009504842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.48952E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.51854E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.3198E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0567E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
72.502
Magnitude:
95
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Carol Moseley Braun
Today we have introduced the Comprehensive Women's Pension Protection Act to put Congress on notice that we will continue to push for pension reforms that enable women to achieve a secure retirement. Congress should expect to hear from American women in the coming months about the need for pension policy that allows women to retire with dignity. We are here today, and we will be back in the beginning of the 105th Congress, because addressing pension issues is an integral part of the solution to women's economic insecurity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
28.6131471395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0344128523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0052170315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029202809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015690688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007576887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.94225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.68693E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.14805E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.16579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
91.219
Magnitude:
88
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Carol Moseley Braun
In addition, pension issues are critical to our Nation as a whole. In light of the demographic trends facing America, retirement security is increasingly important to the quality of life for all of our citizens. With regard to women's pensions, specifically, though, I believe the first step is for women to take charge of their own retirement.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0263499969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0159982694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0151145374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016303591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000986518
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Harassment > Threatening
0.0008891318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002500211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.94598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.09475E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.11926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9813E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
68.266
Magnitude:
57
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Carol Moseley Braun
Women should create their own pension checklist to prepare for economic security when their working days are over. There are eight items that should be on any such checklist. Women should, first, find out if they are earning now or if they have ever earned a pension; second, learn if their employer has a pension plan and how to be eligible for that plan; third, contribute to a pension plan if they have the chance; fourth, not spend pension earnings if given a one-time payment when leaving a job, which is very important, also; fifth, if married, find out if their husband has a pension; sixth, not sign away a future right to their husband's pension if he dies; seventh, during a divorce, if that unfortunately happens, consider the pension to be a valuable, jointly earned asset to be divided; and eighth, find out about their pension rights and fight for them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.8
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4656857811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.26557534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1844259794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0906110683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072058858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008696434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006732156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002830255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.31457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.7163E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
66.287
Magnitude:
152
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
25.212
Magnitude:
152
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Carol Moseley Braun
Even when women take charge of their own retirement, however, and if they have gone through the steps, they often face a brick wall of pension law that prevent women from investing enough for the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.1263951766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0532596954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0373419665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0209308142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0144575766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0107417458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002341142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.51346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.0856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
97.102
Magnitude:
36
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Carol Moseley Braun
The pension laws, when they were originally written, were not written to reflect the patterns of women's work or, frankly, women's lives. Women are more likely than not to move in and out of the work force, to work at home, to earn less for the work that they do, and to work in low-paying industries. These factors limit our ability to access or accrue pension benefits. Women are also more likely to be widowed, to divorce, to live alone, and to live longer in their retirement years without having adequate coverage for retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
-0.119
Leans Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.006796344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021724003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.001207512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00046697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004257719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000116267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.77079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.346E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.2294E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7829E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.773E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
93.601
Magnitude:
94
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Carol Moseley Braun
The bill that we have introduced today, which is also being introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Kennelly, a long-time champion of women pension rights, addresses the range of concerns that women face as they consider retirement.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.046719017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0094116273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0091255512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055106771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037604408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005688883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001586772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.84644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1447E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.631E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0997E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
97.239
Magnitude:
39
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Carol Moseley Braun
This legislation preserves women's pensions by ending the practice of integration by the year 2000, the practice whereby pension benefits are reduced by a portion of Social Security benefits. It provides for the automatic division of pensions upon divorce if the divorce decree is silent on pension benefits. It allows a widow or divorced widow to collect her husband's civil service pension if he leaves his job and dies before collecting benefits. And it continues the payment of court ordered tier II railroad retirement benefits to a divorced widow.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.53408
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0046107165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027736598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016377206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014279443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.58694E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.91103E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.11038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9948E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4628E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.339E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
88.593
Magnitude:
88
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Carol Moseley Braun
This legislation protects women's pensions by prohibiting 401(k) plans, the fastest growing type of plans in the country, from investing in collectibles or the companies own stock. It requires annual benefits statements for plan participants. And it applies spousal consent rules governing pension fund withdrawals to 401(k) plans.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0064041618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031294618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028908516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009618679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009560314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006450901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000620866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005680907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002629847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001405042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001353228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
36.878
Magnitude:
48
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
20.31
Magnitude:
48
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Carol Moseley Braun
This legislation helps prepare women for retirement by creating a women's pension hotline, creating a real opportunity for women to get answers to their questions. Since introducing the Women's Pension Equity Act of 1996, my office has received hundreds of letters and calls from women just wanting information. The hotline is sorely needed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0175162713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0155869508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046329744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005059105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002952073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000235725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001510102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.32212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.88303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3968E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
97.038
Magnitude:
52
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Carol Moseley Braun
By preserving and protecting women's pensions and preparing women for retirement, we in Congress can provide women with the tools they need to prepare for their own retirement. By introducing legislation today and again at the beginning of 1997, we are giving notice that pension policy will be at the top of the agenda for the 105th Congress.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.001109994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000867158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007673808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000637019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005186793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002302787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001312901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.42194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.64628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.54591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.97531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
47.085
Magnitude:
57
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
34.721
Magnitude:
57
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
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
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Carol Moseley Braun
Pension policy decisions will determine, in no small part, the kind of life Americans will live in their older years. With a baby boomer turning 50 every 9 seconds, we cannot ignore the problems facing people as they grow older. Now, more than ever all Americans need to consider the role that pensions play in determining they kind of life every American will lead.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.282
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0083526305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007668513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0053497246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038380851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028847599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019999025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019816258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002381983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002120592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
71.062
Magnitude:
62
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Carol Moseley Braun
In closing, Mr. President, I would like to add that pension policy retirement security has often been likened to a three-legged stool. There are three constituent parts of retirement security, one being Social Security, another being private savings, and the third being pensions.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0039718012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019012539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014678889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013503923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008405756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002642026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001698504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001395956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4004E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.17605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
88.105
Magnitude:
43
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Carol Moseley Braun
First, with regard to Social Security, we are taking up in the Finance Committee and in this body a number of issues going to the protection of Social Security to make certain that that system remains viable.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0028139082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026632746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00085048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004712819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002887054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.16099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.20383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.05656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.67793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.065E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
88.632
Magnitude:
37
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Carol Moseley Braun
Second, with regard to private savings, we are looking at the issue pertaining to encouraging people to save, particularly for their retirement, and making their savings plans more accessible to working people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.002312701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018618317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017716842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004509794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002982286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001567316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.38889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.46497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6759E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8496E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.018E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
63.094
Magnitude:
32
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Carol Moseley Braun
Third, with regard to the pensions specifically, this is an area in which there are a range of concerns which are being taken up. But, suffice it to say, I think it is vitally important that we begin the dialog now on the importance of retirement savings and the importance for retirement security. The graying of America will mean Americans will need more than ever to have in place the kind of protection for their retirement so we do not have a declining standard of living for retirees, but, as much to the point, so we do not have a diminished standard of living for all Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.631
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1250972389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0925364555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0139651514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0116520452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102490252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001815082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011445352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000369098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001452682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.58083E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5323E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
49.53
Magnitude:
107
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
43.536
Magnitude:
107
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Carol Moseley Braun
So it is for those reasons that we have introduced this bill today in arguably the last week of the session of the 104th Congress. But it is done really as a place marker; that this is an area in which we intend to be active and in which we intend to spread the gospel of retirement security and that we intend to work in this Congress collaboratively.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0309188792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0246414391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.022454116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038094022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024216011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022563554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009185435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004777657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004332657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003138775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.59723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
68.005
Magnitude:
68
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
23.907
Magnitude:
68
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Carol Moseley Braun
I look forward to a bipartisan effort in this regard. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the Finance Committee as well as in this body -- generally both in the House and in the Senate -- so that we can put in place pension protections and the pension policy decisions that will allow people, in the first instance, to access pensions, to hold onto the pension rights they have, and not to alienate them, and to allow them to have pension protection that is real for them and that is actually there for them when they retire, avoiding retirement poverty.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.034140324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0299235544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0126414292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065882923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027515296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017564509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016523856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001180313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.21679E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.55015E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9706E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
86.328
Magnitude:
103
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Carol Moseley Braun
I think this is a major aspect of policy that we need to look at given the demographic trends in this country, and I look forward very much to working with my colleagues in the Senate as well as in the House in behalf of the retirement security for Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0312225631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063466301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050860621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048751433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031452051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031413503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001297603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.00101E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.62913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2961E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6321E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
63.258
Magnitude:
50
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
22.643
Magnitude:
50
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Carol Moseley Braun
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a summary of the bill, and a copy of the legislation 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
0.235735951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0420198106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0196992973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0113289352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107486521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0088091736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038833074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001067465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005024055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002121205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.69265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. AKAKA.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
4.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
0.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, this year marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Smithsonian Institution, our premier educational institution dedicated to the "increase and diffusion of knowledge among men." To mark this important anniversary, I am today introducing legislation to expand the scope of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to include a new entity, the Center for American Cultural Heritage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Daniel K. Akaka
The Center for American Cultural Heritage would be dedicated to presenting one of the most significant experiences in American history, the complex movement of people, ideas, and cultures across boundaries -- whether voluntary or involuntary, internal or external -- that resulted in the peopling of America and the development of a unique, pluralist society. In large measure, this experience defines who we are as individuals and ultimately binds us together as a nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.62
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
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Daniel K. Akaka
Under my bill, the Center would serve as:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Daniel K. Akaka
A location for permanent and temporary exhibits and programs depicting the history of America's diverse peoples and their interactions with each other. The exhibits would form a unified narrative of the historical processes by which the United States was developed.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Daniel K. Akaka
A center for research and scholarship to ensure that future generations of scholars will have access to resources necessary for telling the story of American pluralism.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Daniel K. Akaka
A repository for the collection of relevant artifacts, artworks, and documents to be preserved, studied, and interpreted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Daniel K. Akaka
A venue for integrated public education programs, including lectures, films, and seminars, based on the Center's collections and research.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Daniel K. Akaka
A location for a standardized index of resources within the Smithsonian dealing with the heritages of all Americans. The Smithsonian holds millions of artifacts which have not been identified or classified for this purpose.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Daniel K. Akaka
A clearinghouse for information on ethnic documents, artifacts, and artworks that may be available through non-Smithsonian sources, such as other federal agencies, museums, academic institutions, individuals, or foreign entities.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Daniel K. Akaka
A folklife center highlighting the cultural expressions of the peoples of the United States. The current Smithsonian Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies, which already performs this function, could be integrated with the Center.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Daniel K. Akaka
A center to promote mutual understanding and tolerance. The Center would facilitate programs designed to encourage greater understanding of, and respect for, each of America's diverse ethnic and cultural heritages. The Center would also disseminate techniques of conflict resolution currently being developed by social scientists.
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
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Daniel K. Akaka
An oral history center developed through interviews with volunteers and visitors. The Center would also serve as an oral history repository and a clearinghouse for oral histories held by other institutions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Daniel K. Akaka
A user-friendly visitor center providing individually tailored orientation guides to Smithsonian visitors. Visitors would use the Center as an initial orientation phase for ethnically or culturally related artifacts, artworks, or information that can be found throughout the Smithsonian.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Daniel K. Akaka
A location for training museum professionals in museum practices relating to the life, history, art, and culture of the peoples of the United States. The Center would sponsor training programs for professionals or students involved in teaching, researching, and interpreting the heritages of America's peoples.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Daniel K. Akaka
A location for testing and evaluating new museum-related technologies that could facilitate the operation of the Center. The Center could serve as a test bed for cutting-edge technologies that could later be used by other museums.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Daniel K. Akaka
My legislation also calls for the Center to be organized as an arm of the National Museum of American History, not as a free-standing entity, with the director of the Center reporting to the director of the National Museum. In other words, the Center represents an expansion of an existing Smithsonian entity, National Museum, as opposed to the establishment of a new museum. My bill also stipulates that the Center be located in new or existing Smithsonian facilities on or near the National Mall. Finally, my bill establishes an Advisory Committee on American Cultural Heritage to provide guidance on the operation and direction of the proposed Center.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, aside from the original Americans who have lived here for thousands of years, Americans are travellers from other lands. From the most recent immigrants from Southeast Asia to the first Europeans who came as explorers and conquerors, from the Africans who were forcibly brought over as slaves to the Mexicans of Nuevo Mexico and the French of the Louisiana Territory who, through treaty or land purchase or conquest were brought into the American fold through a change in political boundaries -- all were once visitors to this great country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Daniel K. Akaka
America is thus defined by the movement of its peoples, both internally and externally. This complex journey has shaped our national character and determined who we are as a nation. The grand progress to and across the American landscape, via exploration, the slave trade, traditional immigration, or internal migration, gave rise to the interactions that make the American experience unique in history.
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
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Daniel K. Akaka
So much of who we are is bound to the cultures and traditions that our forebears brought from other shores, as well as by the new traditions and cultures that were created on arrival. Whether we settled in the agrarian West or the industrialized North, whether we lived in the small towns of the Midwest or the genteel cities of the South, we inevitably formed relationships with peoples of other backgrounds and cultures. It is therefore impossible to comprehend our joint heritage as Americans unless we know the history of our various American cultures, as they were brought over from other lands and as they were transformed by encounters with other cultures in America. As one eminent cultural scholar has noted:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Daniel K. Akaka
The purpose of the Center for American Cultural Heritage is to explore the intercultural and interethnic dialogue of the American people, specifically by exploring our fundamental common experience, the process by which this land was peopled. This manifold experience is central to our appreciation of ourselves as individuals, as representatives of particular ethnic, racial, religious, or regional groups, and ultimately, as citizens of the United States. Understanding the peopling of America process is key to a fuller comprehension of our relationships with each other -- past, present, and future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, it is strange and remarkable that the Smithsonian, our leading national educational institution, has never properly devoted itself to presenting this central experience in our history. Aside from occasional, temporary exhibits on a specific immigration or migration subject, such as the National Museum's current exhibit on the northern migration of African Americans, none of the Smithsonian's many museums and facilities has taken it upon itself to examine any aspect of the peopling of America phenomenon, much less offered a global review of the subject.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.319
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Daniel K. Akaka
In part, this derives from the fact that the Smithsonian, for all its reputation as world-class research and educational organization, remains an institution rooted in 19th century intellectual taxonomy. For example, during the early years of the Smithsonian, the cultures of Northern and Western European Americans were originally represented at the Museum of Science and Industry, which eventually became the National Museum of American History. However, African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, and others were treated "ethnographically" as part of the National Museum of Natural History. This artificial bifurcation of our cultural patrimonies is still in place today. Consequently, the collections of various ethnic and cultural groups have been fragmented among various Smithsonian entities, making it difficult to view these groups in relation to each other or as part of a larger whole.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, the establishment of a Smithsonian Center of American Cultural Heritage is long overdue. The saga of the peopling of America deserves a national venue, a place where all Americans, regardless of ethnic origin, can come to discover and celebrate their many-branched roots. The Smithsonian, with its unequalled stature, reputation, resources, and, of course, location in the Nation's Capital, is the only institution capable of telling this magnificent story, one that transformed us from strangers from many different shores into neighbors unified in our inimitable diversity -- Americans all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, in May 1995, the Commission on the Future of the Smithsonian Institution, a blue ribbon panel charged with pondering the future of the 150-year-old institution, issued its final report. In its preface, the Commission noted:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, what more appropriate or compelling argument in favor of a Center for American Cultural Heritage can be found than in these words? What initiative other than the Center for American Cultural Heritage would more directly address the Smithsonian's role in presenting "the diversity and depth of American civilizations in all its timbres and color," or making "the history of our country come alive for each new generation of American children," or preserving "the multi-various mosaic that is our history, culture, land, and the people who have made it"?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.655
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, I believe that the Center is a worthy initiative that is consistent with the mission of the Smithsonian. Nevertheless, I understand that my colleagues will need time to consider the merits of this major, new proposal. I am aware that the Smithsonian has a large number of costly projects already underway that require Congress's full attention. For this reason, I harbor no illusions that a Center for American Cultural Heritage can be established anytime soon, perhaps not until the next century. However, I hope that this legislation will initiate a national conversation about the role that the Smithsonian should play in preserving America's diverse cultural patrimony. I look forward to beginning this conversation with my colleagues, the academic community, and the interested public.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the full 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.2
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I am pleased today to introduce on behalf of the Administration the Presidential Honors Scholarship Act of 1996. I want to commend President Clinton for this particular initiative and for his overall outstanding leadership on behalf of education.
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
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Over the past 4 years, I have worked with President Clinton most closely on anti-crime and drug legislation. But, I have watched, admired, and tried to help his efforts on behalf of education as well. George Bush said he wanted to be the education president. Bill Clinton has been. And, this bill on merit scholarships is an important part of his agenda.
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
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
In August, I introduced comprehensive legislation to make college more affordable for middle-class families. The Growing the Economy for Tomorrow: Assuring Higher Education is Affordable and Dependable Act -- GET AHEAD for short -- would provide tax cuts for the cost of college, encourage families to save for a college education, and award merit scholarships to high school students in the top of their classes academically.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.949
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
I included merit scholarships in the Get Ahead Act and I have agreed -- even though our proposals differ in a few minor details -- to introduce the administration's bill today for one simple reason. We need to reward students who succeed in meeting high academic standards.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
If we are going to reform education -- I mean, really reform education so that our children will be an educated workforce able to compete in the international economy -- then we must first set tough academic standards. Students must know what is expected of them. Parents must know what their children should be learning. Teachers must stay focused on the mission of educating children. And, we all should know that a high school diploma means something.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
But, Mr. President, not only should States be setting high academic standards for our students -- with support and assistance from the Federal Government -- but we should be rewarding those students who meet the high standards. The best way to reward them is to make it just a little bit easier to go to college, which is by the way, another key incredient -- in addition to tough standards -- in ensuring a highly educated American workforce.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
The Presidential Honors Scholarship Act would provide a $1,000 scholarship to all graduating seniors in public and private schools who finish in the top 5 percent of their class. These Presidential honors scholars could use the scholarship in their freshman year at the college of their choice, and the scholarship would not be used in determining eligibility for other financial aid.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
Although $1,000 may not seem like a lot, it is about two-thirds of the cost of the average tuition at a community college. And, more importantly, it is the principle that counts. Those who work hard and succeed ought to be recognized and rewarded.
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
0.798
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Now, there are some -- and I have heard from them already -- who believe that the money for merit scholarships would be better spent helping those in financial need. I do not disagree with the notion that we should help all students who are qualified to go to college get to college. But, of those who finish in the top 5 percent of their high school graduating class -- those who would benefit from this bill -- 81 percent come from families with incomes under $75,000 per year. I suggest they are exactly the ones in need, given the high cost of college today -- and there were reports in this morning's paper that tuition costs at public colleges have gone up another 6 percent, more than double the rate of inflation. But, regardless of who benefits, I also believe that we should start to reward excellence for excellence's sake.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
I have no illusions -- and the administration does not either -- that this bill is going to pass here in the waning days of the 104th Congress. Our intent is merely to introduce the bill now, and to come back next year to try to see it become law as part of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. I encourage my colleagues to take a look at this legislation and to support the idea of merit scholarships.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21