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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Topics
Entities
Moderation
25 Speakers
Topics
No topics found
Entities
No entities found
Moderation
No moderation found
Speakers
Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 202 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
11%
Paul Wellstone said 4291 words of a total of 36219 words.
12%
Ernest Hollings Ernest Hollings said 235 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
13%
Ernest Hollings said 3775 words of a total of 36219 words.
11%
Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 194 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
10%
Tom Daschle said 3288 words of a total of 36219 words.
10%
Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 121 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
7%
Patrick Leahy said 2464 words of a total of 36219 words.
7%
Frank Murkowski Frank Murkowski said 111 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
6%
Frank Murkowski said 2443 words of a total of 36219 words.
7%
Kit Bond Kit Bond said 105 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
6%
Kit Bond said 1949 words of a total of 36219 words.
6%
Herb Kohl Herb Kohl said 101 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
6%
Herb Kohl said 1858 words of a total of 36219 words.
6%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 88 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
5%
Joe Biden said 1719 words of a total of 36219 words.
5%
Bill Frist Bill Frist said 78 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
5%
Bill Frist said 1633 words of a total of 36219 words.
5%
Pete Domenici Pete Domenici said 77 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
4%
Pete Domenici said 1496 words of a total of 36219 words.
5%
Harry Reid Harry Reid said 78 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
5%
Harry Reid said 1457 words of a total of 36219 words.
5%
Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords said 60 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
4%
Jim Jeffords said 1182 words of a total of 36219 words.
4%
Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 43 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
3%
Russ Feingold said 918 words of a total of 36219 words.
3%
Daniel K. Akaka Daniel K. Akaka said 35 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
2%
Daniel K. Akaka said 917 words of a total of 36219 words.
3%
Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley said 97 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
5%
Chuck Grassley said 846 words of a total of 36219 words.
3%
Wendell Ford Wendell Ford said 48 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
3%
Wendell Ford said 823 words of a total of 36219 words.
3%
Judd Gregg Judd Gregg said 32 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
2%
Judd Gregg said 722 words of a total of 36219 words.
2%
Richard Shelby Richard Shelby said 41 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
3%
Richard Shelby said 681 words of a total of 36219 words.
2%
John McCain John McCain said 30 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
2%
John McCain said 668 words of a total of 36219 words.
2%
John Warner John Warner said 20 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
2%
John Warner said 436 words of a total of 36219 words.
2%
Wayne Allard Wayne Allard said 21 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
2%
Wayne Allard said 379 words of a total of 36219 words.
2%
John Breaux John Breaux said 12 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
1%
John Breaux said 264 words of a total of 36219 words.
1%
Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 14 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
1%
Strom Thurmond said 257 words of a total of 36219 words.
1%
The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 8 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
1%
The Presiding Officer said 36 words of a total of 36219 words.
1%
Daniel K. Inouye Daniel K. Inouye said 2 sentences of a total of 1940 sentences.
1%
Daniel K. Inouye said 17 words of a total of 36219 words.
1%
Full Transcript
Daniel K. Inouye
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0088986511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0070992253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025316589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014009081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000613984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003569453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.06261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.60993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5153E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9257E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8695E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bill Frist
Mr. President, I introduce the Citizen Congress Act, a bill that ends many of the perks and privileges that separate Members of Congress from the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0116047522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0036381887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012879632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005870658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001948819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001087197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.97954E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.54236E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.88743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.84206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.09142E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
83.741
Magnitude:
66
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bill Frist
Our Founding Fathers envisioned a Congress of citizen legislators who would leave their families and communities for a short time to write legislation and then return home to live under the laws they helped to pass. Unfortunately, we have strayed far from that vision. A strong perception exists among the American people that elected officials in Washington have placed themselves above the laws and separated themselves from the public with perks and privileges. Enacting term limits would be the best way to re-create a citizen legislature, and I remain committed to passing a term limits amendment to the Constitution. In the meantime, reforming congressional pensions, pay, and perks offers an immediately achievable step toward making Congress more directly responsible and accountable to the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0553817314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0182020187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0150453314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003083282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030431625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008600809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007389317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.67239E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.28599E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.22336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0982E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
22.244
Magnitude:
112
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Bill Frist
When I was elected to the U.S. Senate a little more than 2 years ago, voters placed their trust in me to help change the way the U.S. Congress does business. With passage of the Congressional Accountability Act and tough lobbying reform in the last Congress, we have begun serious, bipartisan reform efforts. But we cannot afford to stop there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.643
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
63.4700894356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3389772028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2980678575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0487000158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0326709764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0123720238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0039175382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004341724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003459009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.83429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.32867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.61
Magnitude:
82
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
8.1
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bill Frist
Congressional perks and privileges are not limited to gifts from lobbyists and exemptions from certain laws. In fact, most people would be surprised -- even shocked -- to know that Members of Congress can receive free health care from military hospitals or that they receive automatic cost-of-living adjustments [COLA's] for their salaries and pensions. We must address these issues as well. To continue building confidence in our Government, we must continue building confidence in the people who serve there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0878157094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0387948705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0266783201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0172237022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.016199128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0153592424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009294693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002367379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001173835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.41344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5085E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.792
Magnitude:
54
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Bill Frist
Today, I join my colleague from Colorado, Senator Wayne Allard, in reintroducing a comprehensive congressional reform bill. The legislation, entitled the Citizen Congress Act, will help restore faith and trust in our Government by attacking the "10 Pillars of Perkdom." The 10 Pillars include:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
32.6225459576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.5129884481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.5039598569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.297305733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1482133055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0678231823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0057246303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0052983094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0044298766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001032855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.31101E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bill Frist
Eliminating the taxpayer subsidy of congressional pensions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
88.5713160038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.2524399683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.6258640438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.5582087673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3146154108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.094743626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.06663393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0253411359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0184119403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0051578576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005615735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
87.932
Magnitude:
52
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
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
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bill Frist
Eliminating automatic cost-of-living adjustments for congressional pensions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.4959397484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0417208386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081709302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0052741976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016692249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000992586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002399292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.94761E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4383E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.323E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
83.083
Magnitude:
78
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bill Frist
Eliminating automatic pay raises for Members of Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
15.4660910368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2082350431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1191699295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0730516913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0090113965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068819747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0059471451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004185913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001743012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.98436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.33466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.486
Magnitude:
5
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Bill Frist
Requiring a rollcall vote for any pay raise.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.6965615321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0365728221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0315210549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0245075818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0186117846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0101593396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015595569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004878527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001361634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.26042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.27547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
74.618
Magnitude:
45
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Bill Frist
Requiring public disclosure of all Members' Federal retirement benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9888311848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0577374827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0487449957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.041246161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027058848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012698614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002626839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001212474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.20993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.38515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.187E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
94.937
Magnitude:
29
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bill Frist
Banning personal use of officially accrued frequent flier miles.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
7.9163178802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1925453078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0332163152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0318000151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0140317046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0131027307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0122144658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002306633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015652755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001578928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.40772E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.077
Magnitude:
20
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Frist
Banning taxpayer-financed mass mailings.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
5.5088367313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2177280141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1148709562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0547970005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0291236182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0121110017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0050257135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045647139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0043451437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001524151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002317787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.563
Magnitude:
48
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bill Frist
Restricting use of military aircraft by Members of 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
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0359434809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.021479922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0085440144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040819421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010016558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004305095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001261728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.40222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.02676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.277E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
88.227
Magnitude:
29
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bill Frist
Prohibiting free treatment at military medical facilities.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.159594405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1007923856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0794942491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0151758417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0081826111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039539751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015146847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007296873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00035484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0075E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.77912E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
76.242
Magnitude:
69
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
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
10
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Frist
Banning special parking privileges at Washington-area airports.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
20.200920105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.1319547892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.1122202501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1257498632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034723911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022311855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003141656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001934716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.65855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.97442E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.9287E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.443
Magnitude:
87
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Frist
A companion bill, H.R. 436, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Mark Sanford.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
12.4055333436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0912523421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0705552811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0662200211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0164125973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0093175688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0046070068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0031739743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003279663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002086764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.88409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.074
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Frist
At a time when everyone is tightening their belts to balance the Federal budget and restore confidence in our Government, it is only right that Members of Congress eliminate the perks and privileges that are not necessary to conduct congressional business. The Citizen Congress Act launches the next stage of Government reform by focusing on the Members of Congress themselves. I encourage my colleagues to join me in passing this important legislation and bringing Congress another step closer to the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
13.5053426027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.6330085453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1506151515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1044255565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0281419518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007620541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003586377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003398923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002818576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.29431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.18523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.837
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bill Frist
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8820767514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0670853828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0148579566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048364091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045389774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007015416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000403951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001324673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.54576E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.14705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9902E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
47.924
Magnitude:
25
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
44.409
Magnitude:
25
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Wayne Allard
Mr. President, I am proud to be an original sponsor of the citizen Congress Act with my distinguished colleague from Tennessee, Senator Bill Frist. As a Member of the other body, I was an original sponsor of this bill with Representative Mark Sanford, who reintroduced the CCA earlier this month.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1475285389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.020052465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025039481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013459258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006023595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000368001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002258924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.25874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.32872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.83982E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9007E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.307
Magnitude:
71
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Wayne Allard
This legislation is an important element of true political reform. A first step was the passage of the Congressional Accountability Act which applied labor laws to Congress. The next important step is the Citizen Congress Act. This act is to be a reminder to members of both legislative bodies that we are citizen legislators in the true sense of service as envisioned by our Founding Fathers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1240440877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0706123887
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:
Defense
Score:
94.391
Magnitude:
121
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wayne Allard
The CCA is a comprehensive bill which eliminates many of the perks and privileges which Congress are afforded. It uses the congressional pension system to encourage limited service and calls for full disclosure of estimates of our retirement benefits. It also eliminates the automatic COLA for Member's salaries. If we want a salary increase, we will have to vote for an increase. The CCA disallows any personal use of frequent flier mileage accrued on official business. This bill would limit the use of frequent flier miles for only trips to and from the Senator's State. The CCA also bans all postal patron franked mailings. This means no more unsolicited mailings to constituents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0935923716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0073440759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044284996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033202763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019421275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002018801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.92191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.05446E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9353E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5446E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5115E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.762
Magnitude:
62
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Wayne Allard
Also, Senators will no longer be able to travel on military aircraft, except where there is space available on already scheduled military flights or where there are no commercial flights to a specific destination. Members will no longer receive free medical attention at military hospitals unless they are veterans and can receive this medical benefit like any other veteran. Finally, the CAA eliminates special parking privileges for Members of Congress, Supreme Court Justices, and foreign diplomats at Washington National and Dulles airports.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0046966448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042266714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012640221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000754075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005289935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005259984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.20184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.2855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.01556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.52231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.1871E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
39.14
Magnitude:
35
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Wayne Allard
I believe this will make us more responsive to our constituents because no longer will we have the special privileges which citizens are not given. Legislators should have to walk in the same shoes as everyone else, thus making them more sensitive to the concerns and trials of the constituents which we are serving.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.706
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.3419709653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0130165179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.009063413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0059601291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032626231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013410393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001939771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001937098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001496802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.40471E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6088E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.252
Magnitude:
18
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Wayne Allard
Again, I thank Senator Frist for all his hard work and effort in this endeavor.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3396654269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0099914119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046155557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025187774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021935701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012181135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007832527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002092367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001135324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.97848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.123E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Harry Reid
Mr. President, the reason I came to the floor today was not to talk about the balanced budget amendment, which I have been happy to do, but I came here because I am going to introduce legislation today that will exclude prison inmates from the protections of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.329
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.237754127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1864858787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0777022389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0126592582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0051991967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022474884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0020508511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0013329211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006052398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002605656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002230387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.187
Magnitude:
77
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Harry Reid
Why would I want to do something like that? Well, when this bill came to the Senate floor approximately 2 years ago, I offered an amendment at that time that said I want people's religious freedoms restored but I think we have to be careful about prisoners and they should not be part of this because they are going to take advantage of it. Well, they are taking advantage of it. One prisoner in New York has filed 3,000 lawsuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.09
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1771393814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0866340008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0122047793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050607934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007278324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007110354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004164722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003417247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002872329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002260352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.54484E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.063
Magnitude:
87
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Harry Reid
What are these lawsuits about?
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.062285678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0216333152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0144363759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054127766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026669702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013801182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004847154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001740578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001574591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.80595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9888E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.916
Magnitude:
80
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.3
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Harry Reid
In Nebraska there was a lawsuit filed because an inmate thinks he is a woman trapped in a man's body and strip searches by male prison officials are not allowed by his religion. Should we take up the courts' time with this type of litigation?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.856
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0712074398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035922294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035678022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031412485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023640334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00125829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001141334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009576757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005237389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.88075E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.59444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
91.322
Magnitude:
71
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Harry Reid
We have another case where a satanic group -- they are in prison, of course -- filed suit because they were not given unbaptized baby fat for their candles.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4411155824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2198416973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0676808355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0618030666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0435611029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0215571097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0097832046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035580946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0021350386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000850192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003432193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.456
Magnitude:
41
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Harry Reid
About 40 percent of the courts' time, the Federal court's time in Nevada is taken up with this kind of stuff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0082093095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035721663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0028578163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002272723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016105969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013033713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000482509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004025846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003795917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.91437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5475E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
50.468
Magnitude:
33
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Harry Reid
In Nevada we have an inmate suing a chaplain for refusing to conduct a marriage ceremony for this man and his male friend. The plaintiff and his friend are both members of the Universal Life Church which he claims allows two people of the same sex to marry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0306311995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0223610492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0117072188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0054085613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038939277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036873374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019871364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003849668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.963E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8967E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3189E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.133
Magnitude:
203
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Harry Reid
In Nevada inmates allege their inability to practice a religion is being denied in violation of the first amendment because they want special services, including incense and special jewelry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0158558483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0100063146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038642713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011994768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004555753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004164321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002768091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002140142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.94494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.489E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.684
Magnitude:
106
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Harry Reid
Mr. President, this is serious business that the prisoners have made a mockery of. My amendment should have passed when I offered it. We should make sure that this nonsense is stopped. There are protections in my legislation. If someone is being denied their religious practices, certainly there are protections there. But protections of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act would be denied these prisoners, and I believe rightfully so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0211803956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082309984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030832147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006404961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004312742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001474903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.04129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6911E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.6779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6894E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.597
Magnitude:
95
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Harry Reid
As I indicated, I addressed this problem several years go. The problem is inmates abuse the special protections provided under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. During consideration of this bill in 1993 or 1994, I offered an amendment to exempt prisoners from the coverage of this act as I have indicated. I did so then because I feared these special protections would be abused by inmates. They have been abused by inmates. Whatever I said on the Senate floor was not enough, because they have even outdone my expectations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
-0.883
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1810550573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0861695094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0167099905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0095652504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072969822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031125324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012120323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006482451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006348339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003837436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.87021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.046
Magnitude:
103
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Harry Reid
I say, regrettably, I wish I would have been wrong. I wish that I had been wrong and that these inmates would not have abused the legislation that did pass. But it is apparent now that inmates are in fact abusing the special rights under this act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.531
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0337837671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.021088183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0048355789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005599953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003548004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002300671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002040336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001731178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.18019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.50781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6525E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Harry Reid
I have worked with the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, my friend from the State of Utah, to address the larger problem of frivolous prisoner lawsuits, and we were able to accomplish something last year, maybe not enough. We may even need to revisit that to find out if we were able to plug all the holes with the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.062047696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0587358489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0417791627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0326869893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0055743243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026773901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022991375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010007297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007801917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006516616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.11164E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.176
Magnitude:
70
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Harry Reid
I believe we need to do more to curb the ongoing abuses occurring under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act despite the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0338046753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0178491231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176613219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0150229665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0048203667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0043176795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0031258915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023495773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003153462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002228182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.74518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.546
Magnitude:
33
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Harry Reid
Today I am introducing this bill which will prohibit the application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to inmates in a Federal, State, or local penal facility. I intend to meet with the Attorney General of the United States so that she appreciates the growing litigation that they face in the area. Criminals should not enjoy the same rights and privileges as law-abiding citizens. The sad commentary in our present system, Mr. President, is they enjoy more rights than many people who are outside prisons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.834
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0150753302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078589954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029996349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001430043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001878576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000187085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001410763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001019223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.10705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7863E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
94.885
Magnitude:
95
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Harry Reid
We need not go through the litany of cable television, gyms better than people can buy membership in on the outside, libraries that are unsurpassed, exercise areas, food, three square meals a day, nice clean clothes. They have a pretty good deal. One of the deals I do not think they should have is the ability to file these lawsuits with an unending array of ideas at the expense of the taxpayers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0181942465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0054399021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035001118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002068168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014892551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007978848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002517897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001861291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5613E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0406E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.383
Magnitude:
23
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Harry Reid
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act sought to provide the legal protections supporting the right to freely exercise one's religious beliefs. Providing inmates with these same rights, I said, was a disaster and was a recipe for disaster; and it has been proven to be an understatement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0850910204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0109628309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066994944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002089685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005940641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000300029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001840743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001145077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001062831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1314E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.649E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.549
Magnitude:
111
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Harry Reid
Our courts now have to spend their time wading through lawsuits filed by inmates that are ridiculous, for lack of a better description. I have described some of these lawsuits this morning. I have described them in the past. I ask my colleagues to join with me to take this pressure off our court system and off the taxpayers of this country. This is wrong, what they are doing, and we have the obligation to stop it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0767326099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0425243168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064475593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010546183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007662999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006320389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002985259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002577688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.54789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.26255E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2116E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.751
Magnitude:
115
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John McCain
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation to establish an independent, nonpartisan Commission to eliminate corporate pork from the Federal budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0180515475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0058336474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012290928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005549045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003655205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001413153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.46342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2993E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.537E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.959E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.658
Magnitude:
36
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John McCain
The nine-member Commission, called the Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission, would be charged with reviewing all Federal subsidies to private industry, including special interest tax provisions. The Commission would identify those programs which are unnecessary, unfair, or not in the clear and compelling public interest, and recommend them to Congress for reform or termination. Congress would then be required to consider and vote on a comprehensive corporate subsidy reform package under expedited floor procedures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.829
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0457172748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0104051673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023969296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002011532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014411418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013215966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005259346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001798503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001327877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001286997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.979
Magnitude:
59
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.9
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John McCain
Mr. President, our Nation cannot continue to bear the financial burden of servicing an ever-growing $5.3 trillion national debt -- which equates to more than $19,000 in debt for every man, woman, and child in the country. We are asking millions of Americans -- from families who receive food stamps to our men and women in uniform -- to sacrifice in order to rein in our annual budget deficits and begin to pay down that debt.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0716361741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0140438322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0107544241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0074210431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072299757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0065453838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0036863425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031002917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030385285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009939547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002202452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.927
Magnitude:
32
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John McCain
As a matter of simple fairness, we have an obligation to ensure that corporate interests share the burden of deficit reduction. Last year, the CATO Institute and the Progressive Policy Institute identified 125 Federal programs that subsidize industry to the tune of $85 billion every year, and the Progressive Policy Institute found an additional $30 billion in tax loopholes for powerful industries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0785444339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0125801496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109643777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0054928438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035004254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023226163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010975637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.16434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.271E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5232E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.381E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.232
Magnitude:
54
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
John McCain
The American public cannot understand why we continue to pay these huge subsidies to corporate interests, at a time when we are asking average private citizens to tighten their belts. Corporate pork cannot be justified in an environment where our highest fiscal priority is balancing the Federal budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0247135991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076908342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0035441255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021725289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002056933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002185467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002159042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001817822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001782115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.87572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.68676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
46.667
Magnitude:
44
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
36.926
Magnitude:
44
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John McCain
Let me say very frankly that I do not generally like the idea of commissions. It is a sad commentary on the state of politics today that the Congress cannot even cut those programs that are obviously wasteful, unnecessary, or unfair. Unfortunately, however, Members of Congress have demonstrated time and again their unwillingness to cut programs that serve their own interests.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.832
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0245445524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0112293201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069647918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001494391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004988838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001482344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.22996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.48706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.93224E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.31778E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6515E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.212
Magnitude:
91
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John McCain
For many years, I have tried to cut wasteful and unnecessary spending from the annual appropriations bills -- with only limited success, I must admit. A little over a year ago, I offered an amendment to eliminate 12 particularly egregious corporate pork barrel programs, and I garnered only 25 votes in the Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0301980792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0142052479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051810021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031784664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022776134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010371213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004526624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002234741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001220184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5659E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.455E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.118
Magnitude:
65
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John McCain
Clearly, Members will not gore their own ox, unless others are forced to do the same. The recently ordered military base closures were finally accomplished only through the workings of an independent commission established by Congress. It appears we have reached a point that, unless congress is forced to act to eliminate programs, it will not. Perhaps independent commissions are the only fair way to ensure that neither side is given an advantage to protect their special interest corporate pork.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1079834765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0886707217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0818107103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.021139982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063152547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050828039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034277873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007071282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.32945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.10997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6597E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
94.935
Magnitude:
65
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John McCain
The independent commission and expedited congressional review process established by this legislation would depoliticize the process and guarantee that the pain is shared. In reality, the corporate pork commission is probably the only means of achieving the meaningful reform that the public and our dire fiscal circumstances demand.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2727828454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.2247998957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1391631668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0266532763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0124314596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0111302288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0079768113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004217698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.18593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.06127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.57853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.875
Magnitude:
48
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John McCain
Mr. President, corporate pork wastes resources, increases the deficit, and distorts markets. Corporate pork has no place either in a free-market economy or in a budget where we are asking millions of Americans to sacrifice for the good of future generations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0977191608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0400047982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0059456706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021673759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020687403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000941242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002022256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002014484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001036147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.77121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2073E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John McCain
Finally, Mr. President, I want to take a moment to thank my cosponsors on both sides of the aisle -- Senators Thompson, Kerry, Feingold, Kennedy, Coats, Glenn, Lieberman, and Brownback -- and Congressman Kasich, who will introduce similar legislation in the House. I also want to thank the several private organizations who have lent their good names in support of this legislation -- the Progressive Policy Institute, Citizens Against Government Waste, and Friends of the Earth -- and I ask unanimous consent that statements of support from these organizations be included in the Record. With their help, I intend to pursue this effort in the 105th Congress to enactment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.95
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.7843707688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.4270072561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1801163424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0710654131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0551032426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0352602947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0087903682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0030733278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020735517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003437834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002324108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Kit Bond
Mr. President, today I introduce the HUBZone Act of 1997. The purpose underlying this bill is to create new opportunities for growth in distressed urban and rural communities, which have suffered tremendous economic decline. This legislation would provide for an immediate infusion of cash through the creation of new jobs in our Nation's economically distressed areas. During the 8 years I served as Governor of Missouri, I met frequently with community leaders who were seeking help in attracting business and jobs to their cities, their central downtown areas, their towns, and the rural areas of the State. We tried various programs, including the enterprise-zone concept, and we met with limited success. I am proud of the successes that we achieved there. But now, as U.S. Senator and as chairman of the Committee on Small Business, I continue to receive similar pleas for help. I hear the concerns expressed to me by people from all over my State. Since we have had the opportunity to expand hearings in other States, we have heard from other States as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7777
VADER
0.971
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0312944729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0285559858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043180913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017922721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007795246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005997452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004090464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.74286E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.03292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.00571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4139E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
49.79
Magnitude:
124
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
33.517
Magnitude:
124
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59
Kit Bond
So far, nothing that we put in place is the best formula for bringing economic hope and independence to these communities. The message, however, has changed somewhat. Although help from the Federal Government has been forthcoming, there is still high unemployment and poverty. For example, when I was talking about a summer jobs program with one very, very good community leader, he told me that the summer jobs program was nice, but, he said, "Stop sending me job training money. What we need right here in this part of the city is jobs, and more jobs. We have all the job training money we need. We need jobs to put these young people to work." And that is a problem that I hear time and time again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.266
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.2714729635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0315910613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0136812698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0036543683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018014622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013184746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009875016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006497008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002795335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.54431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
52.089
Magnitude:
108
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Technology
Score:
31.284
Magnitude:
108
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Kit Bond
Last March, I chaired a hearing before the Committee on Small Business on revitalizing inner cities and rural America and S. 1574, the HUBZone Act of 1996, which is nearly identical to the bill I am introducing today. Testifying before the committee were the cofounder and employees of e.villages, which has established a data management enterprise at Edgewood Terrace, an assisted multifamily housing project right here in Washington, DC. Residents of the housing project have been trained and they have established a new enterprise, Edgewood Technology Services, or ETS, which to me is a prototype HUBZone business.
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
Moderation
Harassment
4.9648668617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.0829287581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.3364482196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0674765499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0319748768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0299770065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035121953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001450933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007964692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003653277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001375782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
94.077
Magnitude:
73
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Kit Bond
The HUBZone Act of 1997 can have an important impact on our Nation's economically distressed inner cities as housing and income subsidies are reduced and put under constraints and as we work toward the national goal of moving people off the welfare rolls and into meaningful jobs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.8794219941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2389923902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.173724012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0987848383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0702355523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021695349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019154289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010422901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002953445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.85033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.84253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
65.718
Magnitude:
46
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Kit Bond
Testifying in support of the HUBZone Act of 1996 was C. Austin Fitts, cofounder of e.villages, who testified about the "significant relationship between" S. 1574 and Federal housing policy. Ms. Fitts emphasized the importance of this legislation to create new inner city jobs for unemployed or underemployed residents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1905192272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0948879344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0520373171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0420016499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0314881938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0203225936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0151796194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032528584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0027925858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0016582675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005338685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Kit Bond
The income generated by these new HUBZone jobs can offset the reduction of housing and income supplements. Furthermore, as an employee of ETS testified in support of the HUBZone bill, "We at e.villages are encouraged that the Congress is trying to find some ways to get work for us to do, and to enhance our standard of living." I do not claim that the HUBZone Act of 1997 is going to solve all the problems, but I think it is a significant step in the right direction. These people who benefited from an enterprise started up in an assisted housing development without the benefit of the HUBZone provisions know that their example of success can be expanded. It can work and it can work on a broader basis. And it can bring more and more people into productive employment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.819
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6081267726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0510998711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0352253352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0152174282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0107289598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080412479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004303798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002040096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001778144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001746854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.53475E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
65.723
Magnitude:
18
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
20.417
Magnitude:
18
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Kit Bond
What distinguishes the HUBZone Act of 1997 from some other excellent proposals and well-intentioned efforts is that this bill would have an immediate impact on economically distressed communities. In recent years, numerous legislative proposals have stressed the importance of changing the U.S. Tax Code and providing other incentives to attract businesses to the needy communities. Many of these proposals have merit, and I have supported them. As I said, I have supported enterprise zones. I have recommended it to the Missouri General Assembly. As Governor, I signed it into law. I saw it work. I saw it could bring benefits to areas of high unemployment. I urge my colleagues on other committees to take a look at those measures which can have an impact. No one of them is going to be the total solution. Let us move forward on all of them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.059919199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0332742522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0294352008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0257697393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0074734111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050680177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001954297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001713036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000164636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.40593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5784E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
91.727
Magnitude:
27
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Kit Bond
But I ask my colleagues to focus on the critical differences between those proposals and the provisions of the HUBZone Act of 1997. Under the HUBZone bill, entire communities would benefit because we would create absolute incentives for small businesses to operate and provide employment directly within America's most disadvantaged inner city neighborhoods and in the areas of high unemployment and poverty in rural areas. It is a matter of timing. The HUBZone Act of 1997 helps communities and their residents now. This bill is a matter of direct focus. This is not just incentives; this is bringing business to the areas of high unemployment and high poverty.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.834
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.2493546112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0943845895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0773575797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0426529732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0266638468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0212223007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025525926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024807243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.96866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6727E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7978E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
88.707
Magnitude:
19
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Kit Bond
Specifically, the HUBZone Act of 1997 creates a new class of small businesses eligible for Federal Government contract set-asides and preferences.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2167023718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1768917427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0523250725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0236309454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0095844232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0053783395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009878652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00044288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002450455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.50517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.4732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
62.544
Magnitude:
18
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Kit Bond
To be eligible, a small business must be located in what we call a Historically Underutilized Business Zone -- that is where HUBZone comes from, Historically Underutilized Business Zone -- and not less than 35 percent of the work force must reside in a HUBZone. That is a key difference between some of the programs that are initially targeting to bring jobs to areas of need, bring jobs where social problems had flared up, such as the Watts riots many years ago.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0923638057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0501041475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0247378368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0057299338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050635976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033082972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013436277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.15297E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.56955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5604E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.032E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
89.17
Magnitude:
34
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Kit Bond
It is important to contrast the HUBZone proposal with the Executive order promulgated by President Clinton to establish an empowerment contracting commission. I commend the President for focusing on the value of targeting Federal Government assistance to low-income communities, but I think the program falls short of meeting the goal of helping low-income communities and their residents. For example, under the President's plan, any business, large or small, located in a low- income community, would qualify for a valuable contracting preference, even if it does not employ one resident of the community. This is clearly a major deficiency or loophole when trying to assist the unemployed or underemployed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0344463828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0286096707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.024466723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086174448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061602354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059238082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0033350196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.08143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.80733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6435E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5224E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
92.107
Magnitude:
41
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Kit Bond
A further weakness in the President's proposal is the failure to define more clearly criteria which makes a community eligible for this program. Unfortunately, we see the possibility, and it has been set forth in specific detail by the inspector general of HUD, that a lack of objective criteria may invite other influences in the political selection of an area to receive these preferences.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.591
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.161969068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1049134182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.060154777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0474050437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0399724726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0170626605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0100740312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0010388189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003193279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.46523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
91.186
Magnitude:
79
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Kit Bond
We must avoid creating another Federal Government program that ends up helping well-off individuals and companies while failing to have a significant impact on the poor, the unemployed and the underemployed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.812075939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4789906088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.3953277599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3347690683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.056098582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0262170564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0108115826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022100405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015000068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001427491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
92.285
Magnitude:
53
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Kit Bond
I think the HUBZone Act of 1997 can and will make a difference. It makes a contracting preference available only if the small business is located in an economically distressed area and employs 35 percent of its work force from a HUBZone. This is a significant difference and one that is clearly designed to help attack deeply seated poverty in too many areas of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.123
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
6.1153482646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.0256653428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.3319601305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.605405448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1981821842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0402551988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0254601677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029526978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007284158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000231281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000107119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
93.067
Magnitude:
78
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Kit Bond
To qualify for the program, the small business must certify to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration that it is located in a HUBZone and will comply with certain rules governing subcontracting. In addition, a qualified small business must agree to perform at least 50 percent of the contract in a HUBZone, unless the terms of the contract require they be located outside the HUBZone. That would happen, for example, with a service contract requiring the small business' employees and workers be present in a Government-owned or leased building. In the latter case, no less than 50 percent of the work must be performed by employees who reside in a HUBZone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.9185127914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.6929385476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.3785288427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0397891301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0346948655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0133106136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0112191934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012663037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001929426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.44531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.06735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
25.234
Magnitude:
105
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Kit Bond
Mr. President, the HUBZone Act of 1997 is designed to cut through Government redtape, while stressing a streamlined effort to place Government contracts and new jobs in economically distressed communities. Americans don't want another new law that creates a cottage industry of consultants necessary to fill out Government paperwork for a new Federal program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.658
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0272520731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0253949285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0178472314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0083149054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0042956293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035967369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017782993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00019524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.19618E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.02259E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7518E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
92.095
Magnitude:
49
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Kit Bond
Many of my colleagues are familiar with SBA's 8(a) Minority Small Business Program and the sometimes cumbersome rules for small businesses seeking to qualify for the program. Typically, an applicant to the 8(a) program has to hire a lawyer to help prepare the application and shepherd it through SBA. The procedure can take months. In fact, Congress was forced to legislate the maximum time the agency could review an application in our last-ditch effort to speed up the process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0286308437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0105592058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039104019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029456412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009989162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006366152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002196277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.77358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.19455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.7108E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0122E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
48.211
Magnitude:
151
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.906
Magnitude:
151
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Kit Bond
The HUBZone Act of 1997 is specifically designed to avoid bureaucratic roadblocks that have delayed and discouraged small businesses from taking advantage of Government programs. Simply put, if you are a small business located in a HUBZone and you employ people from a HUBZone, at least 35 percent, then you are eligible. Once eligible, the small business notifies the SBA of its participation in the HUBZone program and is qualified to receive Federal Government contract benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0228044839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.022553523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0187353857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0143761659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054814471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.003579539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028881372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001085715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.24405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.9304E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
81.599
Magnitude:
105
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Kit Bond
My goal is to have new Government contracts being awarded to small businesses in economically distressed communities. Therefore, I have included some fairly ambitious goals for each Government agency to meet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0307330803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0051117506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037003429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035178808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018268314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011750752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010008842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0009960822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003969374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00020305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.05989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
85.263
Magnitude:
131
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Kit Bond
In 1998, 1 percent of the total value of all prime Government contracts would be awarded to small businesses in HUBZones. The goal would increase to 2 percent in 1999, 3 percent in 2000 and 4 percent in the year 2001 and each succeeding year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0107405889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0091313923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073509138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063232517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006844754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003904616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.08016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.52555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.739E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
64.738
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Kit Bond
HUBZone contracting is a bold undertaking. Passage of the HUBZone Act of 1997 will create more hope for inner cities with high unemployment, distressed rural communities where poverty and joblessness reign and have too long been ignored. Most importantly, passage of the HUBZone Act will create hope for hundreds of thousands of underemployed or unemployed who long ago thought our country had given up on them. The hope is tangible; the hope is for jobs and income.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.837
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0459959585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0419508317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0349786889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081152153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063217078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001115659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006946068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000648038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.23657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3844E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.42
Magnitude:
34
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Kit Bond
I think this bill can deliver. I soon hope to chair additional hearings before the Committee on Small Business on the HUBZone Act of 1997 and the role our Nation's small business community can play in revitalizing our distressed cities and counties. I firmly believe the HUBZone proposal has great merit. I urge my colleagues to study this proposal and give me their comments. I ask for cosponsors and I ask for good ideas. There are many, many ideas which have been incorporated in this bill that were presented to me by colleagues, both on the Small Business Committee and elsewhere.
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
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1199155929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0743557932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0200791343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176349524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0148518084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017040131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017031974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003116227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.87809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.80874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5405E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
92.455
Magnitude:
142
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Kit Bond
I ask all of my colleagues, particularly if they are concerned about unemployment and underemployment in areas of their States -- and I know of very few States that don't have that problem -- I ask them to sit down with us and talk about how we can make this a better program. I would like to see it passed. I think it could provide a very significant boost and help get our country on the right track.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.781
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1127064927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0386161497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0290011754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082212398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060221464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032565491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014846847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009269959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.37804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.38351E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9775E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
90.299
Magnitude:
95
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Kit Bond
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill and a section-by- section analysis of the provisions 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
0.0783933967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0208463476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0200550654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0196262161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0195064262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0138819742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0077791105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003646681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001373114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.7939E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8582E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
90.298
Magnitude:
138
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Breaux
Mr. President, last year I was shocked to learn of the huge difference that exists between the Federal penalties for trafficking powder cocaine and for trafficking the exact same amount of crack cocaine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.5448855925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0103466824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0079215286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019567846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000903043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002850088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001366608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.68544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.15338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.07726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.05246E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.763
Magnitude:
82
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John Breaux
Right now, selling five grams of crack cocaine results in the same 5- year mandatory minimum prison term as selling 500 grams of powder cocaine. Selling 50 grams of crack cocaine gets you a 10-year minimum sentence, while you'd have to sell 5,000 grams of powder cocaine to get the same 10 years in prison.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0301263033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0143457801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052202362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003197882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023057006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010315048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004558095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002247552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001214908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6671E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.542E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
74.806
Magnitude:
56
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John Breaux
While these penalties are vastly different -- 100 times greater if you sell crack cocaine -- the damage caused by these criminal acts are the same. Lives are lost, families are destroyed, careers are ruined, and our Nation itself is seriously threatened.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.947
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0607344671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0214832209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043060631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013870679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012047549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002942085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000229916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.83111E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.56703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9903E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.2
Magnitude:
88
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
John Breaux
Tough penalties are necessary to send a clear signal that the United States will not tolerate selling illegal drugs. The answer to the problem presented by this wide difference in penalties is not to lower penalties for selling crack cocaine but to increase the penalties for selling powder cocaine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.626
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0054029526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039132705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033356115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004873208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001382905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.72823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.80446E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.61241E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.34325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0322E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
93.977
Magnitude:
56
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Breaux
Therefore, my legislation is very simple and very clear. Trafficking -- that is the manufacture, distribution, or sale -- of 50 grams of powder cocaine will result in a 10-year minimum sentence -- the same as dealing in crack cocaine.
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
0.488
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0045914152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040107308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003623427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
8.28641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.31581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.09078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.2338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7364E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0356E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1303E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.667E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.816
Magnitude:
72
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John Breaux
Manufacture, distribution or sale of 5 grams of powder cocaine will result in a 5-year minimum sentence -- the same as dealing in crack cocaine.
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0078753954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071055438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058644477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032416639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026119133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010792057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000166064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.37184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.66068E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.12117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3933E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John Breaux
I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass a bill that deters the use of all cocaine -- powder and crack.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0643958978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0132247995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050222352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040388106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030884057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018910479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013324115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.08883E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.57764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.40132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8611E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
71.591
Magnitude:
46
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, I send to the desk for appropriate referral legislation dealing with the several issues of the territories of the United States and the freely associated States. This is legislation that is similar to measures reported by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources at the end of the last Congress and could not be considered prior to adjournment, although we had managed to work out the text with both the House and the administration. I want to acknowledge the contribution of the staff of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, as well as the Resource Committee in the House as well.
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)
3.21888
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0087070679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062299696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038305127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003648775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000319243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002114556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.58995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.0226E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.9141E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4001E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9542E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
79.811
Magnitude:
72
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Frank Murkowski
Section 1 of the legislation proposed will extend the agriculture and food programs that the United States provides for the populations on the atolls in the Marshall Islands affected by the nuclear testing program for an additional 5 years.
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
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0102745056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0080532569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001645313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012321359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006838184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00042396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.39716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.76423E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7392E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.59851E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7147E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
84.816
Magnitude:
133
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank Murkowski
The support program was initiated under the trusteeship and continued under the Compact of Free Association for a limited time period. Unfortunately, the atolls are not yet capable of fully supporting the populations, and an additional extension time is necessary.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.709
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0281554472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0092738417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051355113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005803669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003989145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003385122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001140729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.35931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.63614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4334E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5884E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
85.769
Magnitude:
89
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Frank Murkowski
The amendment will also alter the program to reflect changes in population since the effective date of the compact. I visited many of these areas last year and certainly concur with the recommendations in section 1.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0073313335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061712366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019057994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007091859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002887503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002803697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001423418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.44511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.36753E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.09107E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.0867E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.597
Magnitude:
76
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Frank Murkowski
Section 2 of the legislation would repeal a provision of law dealing with the American Memorial Park in Saipan that would permit the government of the Commonwealth to take over the park. While I think some transfer could be considered of the marina area if the Commonwealth were interested, I think that the actual war memorial and interpretive areas should remain under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service during the remainder of the lease.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0759770861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0451885542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0099231242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0067332083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022079887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014610887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001428091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.77314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.32487E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3524E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
71.129
Magnitude:
117
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Frank Murkowski
Section 3 of the legislation makes a series of technical amendments to permit each of the three educational institutions in the freely associated States to operate independently as land grant institutions rather than having to operate as a College of Micronesia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0833135447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0336003752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0202139665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0173519482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116945317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039915991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017272836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001980432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000183089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001289299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
85.177
Magnitude:
104
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.3
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Frank Murkowski
I visited that college and was very impressed with the dedication and the commitment of those who were responsible for education as well as the people of the area. They are very proud of that institution. I can tell you, Mr. President, there is a tremendous sacrifice being made to foster higher education in the College of Micronesia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.047945237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.032663907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043894317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032368695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017032413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010856264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006288247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.58062E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.25014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.428E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
76.033
Magnitude:
68
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank Murkowski
These amendments, as we propose, reflect the new status of the representative Republic of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands and were requested by the President of the College of Micronesia-FSM when Senator Akaka and I visited the campus last year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0835297164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0432777888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0351822935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0162267679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045655106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027390075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001131086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.10098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1495E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2976E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.83E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
55.38
Magnitude:
145
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
28.961
Magnitude:
145
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Frank Murkowski
Section 4, hopefully, will resolve a different issue and one that is difficult for Guam relating to the disposal of real property that the Department of Defense no longer needs for military purposes. These lands were acquired by the United States for defense purposes after World War II when Guam had been liberated from occupation by Japan and while Guam was a closed defense area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3301814897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0312993361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0261928741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054845532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046225061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035454908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.82515E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.68324E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.38872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.34914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.381E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
86.906
Magnitude:
76
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Frank Murkowski
We have the residents of Guam and their attitude where they have indicated that they are prepared to support the Federal Government of the United States as they are a territory, but did so with the expectation -- in other words, the people of Guam expected that those lands, if no longer needed for defensive purposes, would be returned to either public or private ownership in Guam.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.141
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1189871458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0527897151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0367257686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0045536272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021784395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010357296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.1558E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.59844E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.06341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.437E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
84.214
Magnitude:
110
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
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
Frank Murkowski
The Department of Defense presently owns about one-third of Guam, although we have been able to return several parcels over the past few years. As part of the discussion on the Commonwealth, the administration had agreed to similar general transfer language, but when we considered this legislation last year, the Fish and Wildlife Service testified in opposition. The Fish and Wildlife Service, in testifying in opposition, said that they had a desire to acquire some portions for a wildlife refuge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.654
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.153017533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0637362828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0162565804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077556004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036597074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009158957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001012548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3952E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.16088E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.23677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.719E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
82.432
Magnitude:
69
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Frank Murkowski
I am going to talk a little bit about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' interest in acquiring this refuge because I think there is a lack of continuity that deserves some examination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1017529634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0953892944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065568536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002459493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011955071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000981433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003871922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.37552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.65562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.42846E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.049E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
75.013
Magnitude:
86
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Frank Murkowski
I am not going to go into the curious presentation from the Service at our hearing or the question that they are unwilling to expend any of their own money on the eradication of the brown snake, which has virtually overrun the island, but only note they were able to block any agreement on land transfer previously.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1632084139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1450519543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0611959083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0585295551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0135913549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0068211135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004351959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002497516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001354587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001345358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.715E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
51.111
Magnitude:
137
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
22.98
Magnitude:
137
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Frank Murkowski
What I am proposing this year is a general transfer authorization for all lands except those within the proposed overlay that would be a refuge overlay that are identified on a map that is subject to transfer only by statute. That, hopefully, will release the other lands to Guam.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.024994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0190065606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0132435773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047737107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030419209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020708936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003733351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.35165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.62812E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.35105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.407E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
87.617
Magnitude:
93
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Frank Murkowski
No specific disposition is recommended for the other lands, and Congress will consider them on a parcel-by-parcel basis as they become surplus to defensive needs. This will allow both Guam and the Fish and Wildlife Service to make their case, assuming both want the lands, or anyone else.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.095904083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0396441785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0126503408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.006563028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024925979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009542488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002955578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.81151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.61243E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9097E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.56E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
84.311
Magnitude:
208
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Frank Murkowski
I note that Congress, not the Executive, has the plenary authority under the Constitution to deal with territories and with the disposal of Federal properties. So it is appropriate that Congress -- Congress -- decide on the disposition of these lands when the time is right. And I think the time is right. The people of Guam have waited long enough.
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0531525642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0190005623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0156983544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0131060297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020962616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017583347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001215482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.07096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.254E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0086E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.455E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
47.94
Magnitude:
77
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
36.867
Magnitude:
77
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Frank Murkowski
I also note that this is the only method I can think of that will guarantee the Government of Guam an opportunity to participate in the process. I hope that the administration will support the public process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0683973427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0448823994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0264437462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0098831406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018431938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015024132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002639032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.11563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.77934E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.55138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.347E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.831
Magnitude:
86
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Frank Murkowski
One of the inconsistencies here in this land that is in dispute, approximately 2,000 acres that is held by the Department of Defense -- clearly the defensive requirements are no longer pertinent that necessitate the Department of Defense to hold this land. So it is basically surplus land. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in its interest in acquiring the land, the rationale is to protect the various species on the island and maintain a natural habitat. Some of the species may be facing endangerment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.8836389519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.4058046266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.3398254048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0064371641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034469009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011588517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006929698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002829645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002502079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.72649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.28779E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
82.169
Magnitude:
82
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank Murkowski
The inconsistency here is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's inability to address what is eradicating many of the species that are in decline and may be in danger. That is the brown snake. The island is virtually overrun with the brown snake. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuses to initiate any action to eradicate the brown snake, which is really causing the decline in various other species that are unique to the island.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.03688
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2510200022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0437575014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0357275509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00334139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001059541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004803571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001841965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.30897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.01975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5595E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.251E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
85.916
Magnitude:
70
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Frank Murkowski
So I think it is fair to say that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been somewhat irresponsible in its obligation to address the perpetrator causing the decline of the various birdlife on Guam and other species because the ferociousness of the brown snake is such that it has really taken over the island. And they refuse to spend any of their own money.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.774
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0624503649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0313188561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.008596613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042613279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001557072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008913493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003067101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002154124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001389024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.17518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8575E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
71.002
Magnitude:
70
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Frank Murkowski
I had an opportunity to visit with the Governor of Guam. We had an evening at his residence. He brought several of the brown snakes in cages and gave us a little rundown of what the brown snakes were doing in overrunning Guam and the inability of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to meet its obligation to address any type of control, of predator-type control, to reduce and eliminate this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.017686197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0055074041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027664795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016603264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001277665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002660479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000144946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.24586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0968E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7051E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.877E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
48.106
Magnitude:
86
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
38.212
Magnitude:
86
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Frank Murkowski
So I think it is fair to say the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has had its opportunity. They cannot justify taking land and just holding it in a habitat without addressing their obligation to try to enhance the species native to Guam by eradicating the brown snake. So until they come up with some kind of realistic program, I do not have much sympathy for their claim for further land.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.566
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0258202781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026197687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018556524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013264452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000195847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.62013E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.79209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.55152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.724E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.8262E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.801E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
80.277
Magnitude:
43
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Frank Murkowski
I think this land should go to the Commonwealth of Guam and be disposed of under the legislative jurisdiction by the elected people of Guam and get on with it. I intend to pursue that with a great deal of energy to ensure that we see that land transferred over to Guam for their disposition and designation as they see fit. I think they are the most appropriate ones to address some procedure relative to the concern of the brown snake and its continued expansion over the land mass of Guam.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0070587492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020811311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015059665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008728197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006114381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003874267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002231487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.01751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.8518E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.965E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
87.855
Magnitude:
61
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Frank Murkowski
Section 5 of the legislation -- I might add further, the Fish and Wildlife Service testified last year that they had 18 listed species on Guam. I am told that three are extinct and five more no longer occur on Guam. At the rate that the Fish and Wildlife Service is dealing with the brown snake, this will be probably the only refuge dedicated to an extinct species.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.137
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1197988633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0733150751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0196750058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0172190383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0146775172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017175167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017132226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003061131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.73518E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.83952E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5435E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
43.41
Magnitude:
67
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
38.915
Magnitude:
67
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank Murkowski
I think that says something about the stewardship of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with regard to the unique species that were native to Guam, and now the brown snake has taken over and that seems to be taking care of whatever is left. But the Fish and Wildlife Service continues to, I think, neglect its responsibility.
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
0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0897866557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0683972496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082263614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007254348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065200853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019545092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006069258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003681818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.08646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.33254E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.211E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
53.518
Magnitude:
86
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
32.367
Magnitude:
86
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Frank Murkowski
Moving on, section 5 of the legislation, Mr. President, makes a technical change in statutes dealing with drug enforcement to provide equal treatment for all the territories as we contemplated when the original act passed.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0127817417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0087692788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041234136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00186746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018515197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000478998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000246365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002172846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002075964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001786108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.43102E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.584
Magnitude:
53
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank Murkowski
Section 6 of the legislation would make two changes to the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands. The first would authorize the issuance of parity rather than priority bonds secured by the Rum fund -- an authority generally available in the States; and the second would provide that the Governor would retain his authority when absent from the territory on official business, which is often the case.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0103122176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037792506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034461813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002831433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002131819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001387383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.91985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.37117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.87653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0553E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.178
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Frank Murkowski
Section 7 of the legislation provides for an economic study commission for the Virgin Islands. I think the idea of a study on what the future holds is important and timely. I want to emphasize that I want this commission to focus directly and quickly on realistic economic alternatives that are helpful to the Virgin Islands and the Congress and not produce a theoretical tome to gather dust on a shelf.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1222559949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0685512903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068282985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040933715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012376086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010699947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005505122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001841317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001803343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001410004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.72663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Frank Murkowski
Section 8 clarifies the availability of assistance from the Public Health Service in the radiation related medical surveillance and treatment programs provided under section 177(b) of the Compact of Free Association in the Republic of the Marshall Islands to persons directly exposed as a result of the nuclear testing program in the Marshall Islands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0224565767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0093882765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027081127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011718177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010136911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007727034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002046793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001491829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.47741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.45125E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.01916E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
28.793
Magnitude:
14
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
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Frank Murkowski
We observed those areas when we were over there last year, as well as meeting with the people. I think this is an appropriate action.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1472368254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1289244159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0251242833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051538649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020200887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016594226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006753099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000145602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001238875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.19199E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9575E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.526
Magnitude:
75
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Frank Murkowski
Section 9 would clarify that residents of the freely associated States who are lawfully admitted to the United States under the Compact of Free Association are eligible for assistance under certain programs. This assistance had been provided before the effective date of the Compact under the Trusteeship and subsequently until a particularly strained and convoluted interpretation by attorneys who demonstrated a questionable familiarity with English created a problem. As usual, the answer was that the interpretation didn't make a lot of sense and was contrary to past practice, but if Congress disagreed, it could clarify the law. Well I disagree and this language should clarify the law. One problem that was raised is that under current law, aliens are given a preference over United States citizens and that creates inequities in small areas like Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The answer, of course, is to treat residents of the freely associated States like United States citizens, not to fabricate a legal opinion to deny them benefits altogether. Section 9 would provide equal but not preferential treatment, and I think that is fully in line with our intent under the Compact in encouraging residents of the freely associated States to come to the United States for work and study.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.99853
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0627174275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0245457923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0150218504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0086099208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054757005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016026512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010009206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009709995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009038054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.48975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.1314E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.022
Magnitude:
79
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
72
Sprache Difficult Word Count
66
Frank Murkowski
Section 10 would provide the consent of the United States to two amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act as required by the Admissions Act for the State of Hawaii. This language was requested by the administration and is supported by the Hawaii delegation and I'm pleased to say by my colleagues, Senators Inouye and Akaka.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0232660226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0102495149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080592501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061119201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015085596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013574887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004359244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001577528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001457134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001141768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.90535E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.668
Magnitude:
79
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Frank Murkowski
Section 11 would provide for an economic study commission for American Samoa similar to that provided for the Virgin Islands. Like the Virgin Islands Commission, the Secretary of the Interior will be a voting member ex officio in recognition of his responsibilities. Given the unique cultural situation in American Samoa and the importance of land tenure and Matai rights, three of the seven members of the commission will come from nominations by the Governor. Unlike the Virgin Islands, American Samoa still relies on annual appropriations for both operations and infrastructure, and the commission is directed to focus on the needs in those areas over the next decade and look to ways to minimize that dependence. As part of its report, the commission is directed to provide an historical overview of the relationship between American Samoa and the United States and include copies of relevant documents in an appendix to the report. I want to emphasize that this is an overview and I do not want the commission to depart from its focus on what economic opportunities exist to replicate scholarly studies. There are certain constraints on economic development in American Samoa as a result of its status outside the customs territory of the United States, for example, and that needs to be noted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0032934837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002995387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013844895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010895999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008364231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005213026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003076399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001609799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.91478E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.61298E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.00906E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
94.948
Magnitude:
142
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
80
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources plans to hold a hearing on this legislation on February 6. I hope to be able to report the measure and have it considered by the Senate prior to the February recess. I hope that the administration will support this measure, although I know they dislike commissions and studies. I am not a great fan of them either, but from time to time a fresh look at a problem can be useful. I do not want these commissions to go beyond their limited life and I want them to produce something useful. I hope the administration will agree with the unique circumstances surrounding these provisions and the need for them. and recognize the obligation that we have to these areas under the Organic Act of Guam and the revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands and the Compact of Free Association Act that mandates an oversight and continued responsibility by the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00552
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0448067585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066029723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015041909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008837265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008585001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002172502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.64503E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.30353E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8168E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.974E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.532E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
84.807
Magnitude:
84
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0707610627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0543344591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0130116037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004198235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003637411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001384029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.2503E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0797E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6708E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.22E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.929
Magnitude:
105
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0347231398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0167720209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002907307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004281805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003377915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000308725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.37327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.27467E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.48178E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7717E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.433E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.387
Magnitude:
64
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I am pleased and proud to introduce a bill today that will address a serious problem faced by many Persian Gulf veterans -- the denial of their claims for VA compensation based solely on the fact that their symptoms arose more than 2 years after they last served in the gulf. This bill is a companion to H.R. 466 introduced recently by Congressman Lane Evans, ranking minority member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee and an outstanding, energetic, and dedicated veterans' advocate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0339469378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0194260749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0077542623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015829228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011092151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010761708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005861948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001540209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1239E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.311E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
93.397
Magnitude:
201
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Paul Wellstone
This bill would extend from 2 to 10 years the time by which a veteran must develop symptoms after departing the gulf to be eligible to file for VA disability compensation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.462523941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1818812219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1440187101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0196931564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0195437897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094640141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.003331199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020722251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011930652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.12119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
87.944
Magnitude:
139
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Wellstone
While this legislation is simple and straight forward, there are a number of reasons that I am introducing it that require some elaboration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0129421722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099799559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0069803566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001564028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009794329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007053541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003136169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.66904E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.90797E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.45185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4247E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.444
Magnitude:
81
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Wellstone
Over a month ago Congressman Evans and I sent a joint letter to VA Secretary Jesse Brown asking him to administratively extend the presumptive period from 2 to 10 years. We pointed out that the VA had denied about 95 percent of Persian gulf veterans' claims for undiagnosed illnesses and noted that in House testimony last March Secretary Brown himself said that "most of the people we are denying, a large percentage of the people that we are denying, do not have a disease within the 2-year period." The Secretary added that there was a need to examine health problems emerging after that time period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.898
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0919132784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0148693784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0107138891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0063496693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015185957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001001183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009124868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000765825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004175372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.73259E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
77.674
Magnitude:
44
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, our letter also noted that continuing disclosures about possible exposures of our troops in the gulf to chemical weapons make it clear that it may take many years before we have a full understanding of what occurred during the Persian Gulf war and how these events affected our veterans. In closing, we stressed that gulf war veterans must be given the benefit of the doubt.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.891
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0180042072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058676978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026593001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016489368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015054969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000667072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000306265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001749397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4286E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.069E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
89.229
Magnitude:
43
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Wellstone
Although Secretary Brown has not yet replied to our letter, I know that he is a fearless and deeply committed advocate of our Nation's veterans and fully shares my view that America's veterans must always be given the benefit of the doubt. Under his leadership, the VA is now reviewing 11,000 cases to ensure that Persian Gulf veterans are indeed given the benefit of the doubt in the development and adjudication of their compensation claims.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.884
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0161468022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0062743398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003616817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012686728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010825971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008430844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.45858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.0153E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.689E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.235E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Paul Wellstone
Secretary Brown, at the request of President Clinton, is formulating a plan to expand the deadline for compensation which is to be submitted to the President in March. I anticipate that the administration will extend the deadline and believe that when this occurs they'll want congressional authorization. This bill is intended to grant them that authority.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0144792648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0127645937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0098082011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056761521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014219325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008229806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003848622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001861899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.49413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, so that my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will better understand my reasons for introducing this bill and why I believe the administration must and will extend the deadline for filing gulf war claims, permit me to list some of the key factors involved:
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
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0206487617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0174322631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0149909276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0122751924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042920583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000982404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004099654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000122046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.54716E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.7779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.145E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
29.923
Magnitude:
25
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
25.181
Magnitude:
25
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Paul Wellstone
Sick Persian Gulf veterans shouldn't be kept in limbo, waiting years for the completion of research that should have been done years ago on the long-term health effects of low-level exposures to chemical and other agents; In this connection, the experience of atomic veterans for over 50 years is hardly encouraging, with disputes among scientists persisting about the long-term effects of exposure to low-level radiation and about the validity of U.S. Government-funded radiation dose reconstructions -- dose reconstructions which continue to be a major factor in denial of the vast majority of atomic veterans' claims for VA compensation; While I'm pleased that research is finally taking place after a delay of over 5 years stemming from DOD's contention that there were no chemical exposures and that low-level exposures had no health effects, I fear there is a possibility that the etiology of Persian Gulf illnesses may never be known because needed scientific data was not collected immediately after the war and because of the complexity of figuring out the synergistic effects of various combinations of harmful agents present during the gulf war.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.1431
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66648
VADER
-0.958
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0336701371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0310361589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0129028034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045268433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035596047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013116159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005087404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001190337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.08546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6166E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2814E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
62
Paul Wellstone
DOD and CIA are developing new information about possible chemical and other exposures during the gulf war that could further complicate the search for the causes of illnesses, while the media sometimes carry contradictory reports on such exposures that add to the uncertainties and anxieties of veterans and their families; There are a number of serious diseases that are not manifested until 10 years or more after initial exposure to harmful agents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.91
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.663883891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0657817232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0597755134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0474259665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048704271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023395267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000914324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002059113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.73272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.13517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.58328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
52.767
Magnitude:
35
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.76
Magnitude:
35
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
In closing, Mr. President, I would like to pay tribute to the brave Minnesota veterans of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm whom I met with over a month ago. These Minnesota veterans who are my mentors told me about the illnesses and symptoms they developed after the war, including skin rashes, hair loss, reproductive problems, memory loss, headaches, aching joints, and internal bleeding. They said that they are scared to death about their health problems. I was deeply moved by their accounts and pledged to do all I could to help them. Moreover, I was distressed to learn that as of last month, out of 171 Minnesota gulf veterans who had filed disability claims, only 18 were receiving full or partial disability benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.959
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.9752221406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.5442014895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0858257117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0573112222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0455105648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0054720305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001055223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005610548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002642034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001921469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001122823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Paul Wellstone
As part of an action plan to help Minnesota gulf veterans, I told them that Congressman Evans and I were writing to Secretary Brown to extend the 2-year period to 10 years. This initiative was supported both by Minnesota Persian Gulf veterans and State veterans' leaders and the bill I'm now introducing is a logical followup to the letter sent to Secretary Brown.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.046341808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0255583524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0056505636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047091802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024051546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020801053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018775974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013189763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000543943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.00284E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.46271E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Wellstone
I am very pleased to note that this legislation is supported by the American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans of America and I urge my colleagues to join these organizations in strongly supporting this bill.
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
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0147348983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0113032103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0077386525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076420343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039610175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023860326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0014936801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008459887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006213814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1725E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9001E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.4
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Wellstone
I dedicate this bill to the patriotic and courageous Minnesota veterans who served in the Persian Gulf war.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2067767316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0579497952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0139833137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006131798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019550778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014501778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012920427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011620744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003390719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000214539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001643085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
57.011
Magnitude:
145
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
32.033
Magnitude:
145
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1651109196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0581025204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0563301553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0462018594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0456170179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030490797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017668855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004482228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000239962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.51136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.15933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.877
Magnitude:
12
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, on January 21 I cosponsored S. 212, the Senate leadership's version of President Clinton's education tax deduction and credit plan. As an educator for 20 years and a Senator who believes in education, I couldn't be more enthusiastic that the President and the leadership have chosen to invest $35 billion over the next 5 years into higher education in this country. This is a marvelous goal and I support it without hesitation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1367796678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1367675373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0198437003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0159102332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0081672842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058334197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012906942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002443361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001611798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001211782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.89579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.266
Magnitude:
53
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
When it comes to investing a large sum of money into education, with the goal of making education more affordable for more students and working families, I think that it is important to explore every viable option. The tax system is one way to distribute money to working families. Another existing system is the Pell Grant Program, which is already geared toward targeting money at the students who are most likely not to attend college because of a lack of funds. Currently, Pell Grants go almost exclusively to lower income families. But that is not how Pell was designed. It was designed to reach families based on their need, not based on their income. If the Pell Grant Program were to be funded up to its authorized level, it would be of great benefit to many middle-class families as well as lower middle-class families. Because Pell is a proven entity and a great deal could be gained by investing in it, I rise today to introduce a second option on how to bring higher education into the reach of more Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0167765946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075624215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025159256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007797224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006102317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005083678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001966601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.78009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.01183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.60443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.33622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
31.801
Magnitude:
73
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
22.564
Magnitude:
73
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Paul Wellstone
It is both saddening and shameful that in this country, the best predictor of attending college is the family income. We have engineered a system in this country where the doors to college are closed for those who have the most to gain from higher education. Only 16 percent of college freshmen come from households earning $20,000 a year or less. Only half of them actually graduate by age 24, and those that drop out cite the expense of college as their No. 1 concern. Clearly, we are doing an inadequate job of addressing the financial needs of our Nation's college bound youth. According to David Wessel of the Wall Street Journal, three-quarters of higher income students attend college. Half of middle income students attend college. But just one- quarter of poorest income students attend college.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.651
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0064025007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046827226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026911033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025185158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018201972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005742398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001718335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.51227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.04528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.8202E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3545E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
47.102
Magnitude:
78
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.944
Magnitude:
78
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Paul Wellstone
As reported by the New York Times, "the impact of [financial pressures on the poor] has been camouflaged by the steady growth in college attendance by more affluent students and by older people. But students from poor families have increasingly been left behind." The proportion of students earning college degrees by age 24 from families in the richest quarter of the population has jumped from 31 percent in 1979 to 79 percent in 1994. But the rate among students from families in the poorest population over the exact same years, 1979 to 1994, has stayed dead flat at 8 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047534868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0044918914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032737964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022443848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019849867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016169808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004085458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002442269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002006515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.33711E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.72723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
92.441
Magnitude:
118
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
Looked at another way, affluent students in 1979 were 4 times more likely to graduate from college at 24 than poor students, but 10 times more likely in 1994. According to Thomas Mortenson, a higher education policy analyst in Iowa City, "there has been a redistribution of educational opportunity. We have a greater inequality of educational attainment by age 24 than at any time during the last 25 years. Lower income kids are having a terrible time in higher education." Mr. President, 25 years ago, the Pell Program was created to respond to these discrepancies. The goal of Pell grants was to target funds toward those families that were likely to send their children to college but couldn't afford to. Consequently, Pell grants have no income limit. Even a family with a very high income is eligible for Pell, if it can be shown that they have need -- for example, if they have several children and all the kids are in college, they are supposed to fall under the umbrella of the Pell Program. Pell grant awards go first to the neediest students, and are phased out as need decreases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0176982081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0106460939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037647034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035918871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006514746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004029764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002176072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.21481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5527E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5883E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.168E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
86.788
Magnitude:
162
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Paul Wellstone
It was hoped that the Pell Program would pay off in three very important ways. First, it would enable more motivated but financially insecure students to gain the skills necessary to have productive lives. Second, it would increase the number of students enrolled in institutions of higher learning, and therefore reduce the cost of higher education for everyone. Third, it would provide to the Nation all the wonderful benefits of a well-educated population -- a skilled work force, an improved ability to compete with other nations, a more financially secure country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.66501
VADER
0.981
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1109468169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0779717462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076644181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013866209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006858247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002641041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000161263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.60984E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1688E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4317E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.416E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
94.158
Magnitude:
51
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
16.6
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
The Pell Grant Program has done a world of good. Over the 25 years, 68.2 million awards have been given out to an estimated 30 million students. Millions of lower income students have been able to attend college thanks to Pell. While Pell itself has been unable to actually reduce college tuitions, it is frightening to imagine how expensive colleges would be without the Pell Program, and how few lower income families would be able to obtain diplomas. In terms of overall effect of the Pell Program on our country, it is almost impossible to overstate the significance of having educated so many people who otherwise would have been unlikely to have increased their standard of living and the standards of their families and those around them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0141963392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0034839471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002412418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018502806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001624281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001368167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.72731E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3567E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.66E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.97E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.814
Magnitude:
95
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Paul Wellstone
When Pell was created, it bore a price tag of $47.5 million -- in 1971 dollars, $118 million in 1997 dollars -- and benefited 176,000 grant recipients. By 1980 it aided 2.7 million students, and today, the Pell Grant Program invests $6.4 billion a year into the education of 3.6 million grant recipients a year. We should not misinterpret the growth of this program as having successfully met the need for the program; however, Pell Grants are something of which the Congress should be extremely proud.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0202520285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068019974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057089572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036854461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020403908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012564481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001551851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9211E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.143E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.067E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.933
Magnitude:
61
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Wellstone
Let me explain how the Pell Program works, and how it manages to invest money right where it is needed. The formula is simple. First, the "expected family contribution" is determined through a formula used for all Federal student aid programs. The nickname for the expected family contribution is EFC. The EFC takes into account the family income, the number of dependents in the family, the number of family members currently receiving aid or attending college, and certain assets if the family earns more than $50,000 a year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0205127755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0204464799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069731454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037362486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027750963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019202722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004107544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003298687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.12829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.04384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3924E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
Here's an example. A typical two-earner family with an income of $50,000 that has one dependent child in college would be expected to contribute $4,000 per year toward their child's education. The EFC is then subtracted from the maximum Pell Grant award, which under current law is authorized to be $4,500. If you add up the cost of the child's tuition, fees, room, board, and books and it comes out to more than $4,500, then that family could expect to receive $500 in Pell grants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0147221872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0115732801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0081842416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029132963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002208572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011628338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008814422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003035074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.71821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.32113E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.9506E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Paul Wellstone
This example also succeeds in demonstrating the problem with the Pell grant system. Currently, the Pell maximum award is, indeed, authorized to be $4,500. However, because there was not enough money available for the Pell Program last year, the appropriators lowered the Pell maximum award to only $2,700. That means that the average three person family, which I have described above, will not receive a Pell grant award if their income is over $38,600.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.911
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7759978529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0420713128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0152093344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095297612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0087160559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000485182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000242502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001013553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.59206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.31E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.14926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Wellstone
You see, Pell, as originally designed, is supposed to benefit the middle class. But for this to be successful, enough money must be allocated to the program so that the appropriations process can provide the statutory maximum award for each student.
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
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2238748595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1275222399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0583710615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093088303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012508184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010333293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007296226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.75926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.06483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.17258E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9348E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Paul Wellstone
But this has seldom happened over the years. While the statute sets the maximum award, limited funds available for the program have meant that appropriations language has almost always reduced the maximum award.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0047984668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033989309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018870776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011954377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011774523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004046802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001453204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001331785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.7503E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.519E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Paul Wellstone
Because the appropriations process reduces the maximum Pell award every year, the purchasing power of Pell grants has dwindled in relation to college costs. During the 80's and 90's, college costs have increased at an annual rate of between 5 percent and 8 percent, increases that have always outpaced inflation. In 1980, the average Pell award of $882 paid 26 percent of the total annual cost of attendance for a 4-year public institution -- $3,409 -- as compared to today, when the average award of $1,579 pays only 16 percent of total costs of $9,649. This, in light of the fact that, as stated in the Higher Education Act, the purpose of the Pell Grant Program is to provide an award that "in combination with reasonable family and student contribution and -- other Federal grant aid -- will meet at least 75 percent of a student's cost of attendance." In real dollars, appropriations for the Pell Grant Program have increased by almost 50 percent since 1980. However, the appropriated maximum grant has increased only 34 percent, which means that if inflation is factored in, the maximum award has fallen 13 percent. The result is that few families with incomes above $30,000 are likely to qualify for Pell. Last year, 54 percent of Pell recipients had incomes of less than $10,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.40741
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.40741
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.83035
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0254549726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.01316938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0112798887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048532122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018094719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000612609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.356E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.40104E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.0605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.2893E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9305E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Paul Wellstone
This is where the bill I introduce today comes in. At a similar cost to the President's tax deduction and credit proposals -- $35 billion over 5 years -- my bill would increase the maximum Pell grant award to $5,000 from the present level of $2,700, thus bringing the award to the level at which it was created, adjusted for inflation. With the maximum increased, two intents would be accomplished. First, lower income students would be entitled to a larger award, thus having more opportunity to attend college. Second, because the maximum is increased, more students -- including students from middle income families -- would be eligible for Pell grants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0737540657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0214518237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0122752856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0095276351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069599984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010359658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001315124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.0412E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4013E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8636E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5014E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
92.186
Magnitude:
28
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
Here are a few illustrations. Under current law, a single, independent student with no children is ineligible for even a minimum Pell grant award if she has an income of over $9,800. My bill would effectively double the income eligibility; a single student with no children with an income of over $16,200 would still be eligible for Pell. If that student is a single parent, with two children, her income could be as high as $50,600 and she would still be eligible for Pell, as opposed to current law, which would eliminate her eligibility at an income of $38,800.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2217603615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.047467323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056225002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.005167921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019227111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006376487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005385003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002999723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.46689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.12155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.0635E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
56.179
Magnitude:
145
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
32.492
Magnitude:
145
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Wellstone
Parents trying to put a dependent child through college would also benefit from this bill. For example, a two-parent family with one child in college under current law is eligible only if their income is lower than $38,600. My bill would raise this eligibility to just under $50,000. Under Pell as it exists today, a family with four children in college receives the minimum award for each of their children as long as their income is lower than $72,600. Under this bill, an average family with four children in college would receive the minimum award for each child even if their income was as high as $107,300.
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)
0.58779
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0170945626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0159190196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0150259759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063579457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022445858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014374935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000326287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.89567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.52947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.64742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7585E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.485
Magnitude:
132
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
Now let me take a moment to explain why my proposal and the Clinton proposal are so deserving of the attention and support of this body.
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
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0336457335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.011099672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078915655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029929059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015733076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011807615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005473644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001172491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.42253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9666E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9784E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Paul Wellstone
These days, parents putting children through college, and young adults trying to do it on their own, are facing an increasingly daunting challenge. According to the college board, tuition costs have gone up more than 40 percent since 1985. Expressed in constant 1994 dollars, in 1985 tuition at the average private college was $10,058. By 1994, it was $14,486 -- a 44 percent increase. The average public college tuition was $2,095 in 1985. By 1994, it was $2,948 -- a 41 percent increase.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4068514332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0324026274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0188933409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0105315223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027080272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003617723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002390435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.81504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.23251E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.30607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8438E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
44.474
Magnitude:
220
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
44.051
Magnitude:
220
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
92.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
Last year alone, college tuition went up 6 percent, more than double the rate of inflation. Since 1980, college tuition has risen faster than medical costs, and more than twice as fast as family income.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0199904985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007990926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0067843706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0059975198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032669912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015570602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003381896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.95701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.19173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.89052E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.29406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
65.492
Magnitude:
104
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Wellstone
For the last 10 years, tuition increases at State universities, community colleges, and technical colleges in Minnesota have ranged from 2 to almost 9 percent every single year. The largest trend in tuition increases began in the early 1980's. Since then, tuition at the University of Minnesota has risen 264 percent while the Consumer Price Index has gone up 71 percent -- available chart shows only the increase between 1981 and 1992, that is why its numbers are smaller. Next academic year, a freshman at the UM Liberal Arts College will pay $3,618, plus a higher activity fee, plus a new $135 computing fee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
98.5691249371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.3049233258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0316928112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0190652208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0103852137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030625288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001357358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000985354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.97306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.91138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7531E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
83.263
Magnitude:
68
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Paul Wellstone
All over Minnesota -- at private schools, public universities and colleges -- tuition is going up faster than personal disposable income per capita.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0630112481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0547590957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0418286974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0143147088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0104967927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0065737266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023508008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.28848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.9906E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4554E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
92.379
Magnitude:
61
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Paul Wellstone
Meanwhile, Government and private aid has declined. Federal appropriations for student aid fell 9 percent between 1980 and 1993 while States allocations fell 13 percent between 1986 and 1992. Corporate and private giving is far too small to offset these declines. Last year, the Federal Government spent nearly 40 percent less than it did the year before to help young people in Minnesota pay for college with Perkins loans. That's $1.5 million less in loans -- 3,214 fewer students getting help with their educations. Overall, public subsidies to higher education have shrunk from 45 percent of higher education's revenues in 1980 to 35 percent today, most of it to public universities. Today, more than 80 percent of America's college students study at public universities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4910295829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2109761117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0638448342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0610925897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0177574038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0146188817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054332457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015785707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009184638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004102376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001346259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.552
Magnitude:
49
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Paul Wellstone
The trend in Federal aid to post-secondary students is towards more loans and away from grants. Although more money is now available to college students, a greater proportion of it must be paid back. According to the college board, the Federal Government invested 80 percent of its higher education budget into Grants and only 20 percent in loans. Today, those numbers are almost exactly reversed. This is a trend that affects poorer students much more than those who are wealthier, as poor students are forced to ask themselves -- what if I don't graduate, what will I do with my debt? For these students, Pell Grants are a lifeline that keeps being pulled out of their reach.
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.3778798282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.07656081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.023306896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.010243935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052657248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010840227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000436392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001996692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001896597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9113E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8194E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
90.764
Magnitude:
153
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Paul Wellstone
Between 1985 and 1994, the share of college costs covered by the maximum Pell grant has steadily fallen for all types of institutions. For example, at a private university, a Pell Grant covered about 17 percent the cost of attendance in 1985. By 1994, that fell to about 10 percent. Similarly, at a public university, a Pell Grant paid for about 50 percent of college costs in 1985. In 1994, that figure was down to about 30 percent.
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
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1878179726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0535105297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0067118286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042851469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033890072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015526119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000882486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000147362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001138399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001016199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.11462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
74.516
Magnitude:
145
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
As a result, the average debt of those emerging from higher education grows at a rate much greater than inflation. Six-and-a-half million students, nearly half of the Nation's enrollment, have loans totaling $23.8 billion. Student borrowing has grown at an average rate of 22 percent per year since 1990, outpacing personal income growth four times over.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1288057305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0776798406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0128233587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0038360475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038115897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003411885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012252518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002310422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001611366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001437727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.63267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
65.91
Magnitude:
186
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
At Moorehead State University in Moorehead, MN, students are graduating with a staggering amount of debt. The average student graduating this spring who finished her degree in 4 years owes $10,762. For those who take 5 years to graduate, their debt is even higher, an average of $11,450. Those figures are both much higher than only 4 years ago.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.6991241127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1385386917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0565710943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0168384882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0039126924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028256647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006832649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001796685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001582599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001505057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001281682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
93.156
Magnitude:
96
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Paul Wellstone
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities report that students graduating from 2-year colleges incur debt of $8,000 to $10,000. Those attending State universities are coming out of school with $15,000 to $20,000 of debt.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1064714743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0163182354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0134889953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059951981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005065573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043983022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008260426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003101361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002766265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.19234E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.9434E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
60.489
Magnitude:
18
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Paul Wellstone
It should be no surprise that defaults cost the Federal Government over $2 billion a year.
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
1.7143510282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1789327827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1273114933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0372203125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0075869735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0067698878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003481473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000304431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002736674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.94907E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.22098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
82.274
Magnitude:
58
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Paul Wellstone
It's not only students that are increasingly saddled with debt. Parents are borrowing more and more in order to finance their children's educations. The average loan in the PLUS Program -- parental loans for undergraduate students -- between 1992 and 1993 jumped from $3,260 to $4,525. In addition, the loan volume for the program grew by 26 percent.
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
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0348413014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057352034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002893386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018683042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009255649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004626185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001088703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001030174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.75329E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4362E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6066E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
90.495
Magnitude:
43
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
If you are a student planning to attend college, or a parent planning on paying for your child, you'd better start saving now. Even if you plan to send your child to a State school, and even if you start saving 17 years in advance, you are going to have to start putting away a chunk of change.
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
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.5491047632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1055844594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0451408909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0348153728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0115182207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007426293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003652685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002347189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.914E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.2273E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2796E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
83.649
Magnitude:
71
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Wellstone
Put together, rising costs of education and decreasing Government aid spells a greater burden on students and their families -- a burden that is often impossible to initiate, and at times, if attempted, impossible to sustain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0558926433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.016243117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0085815751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044181987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039144124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036486017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002336917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000222842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.88863E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.24008E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.42209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.851
Magnitude:
88
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Wellstone
But it's crazy for us to allow this to go on. Education is the key to the economic security of this Nation. By the year 2000, 50 percent of all new jobs will require a college education. It is not only our duty and obligation to assist these students in their higher education endeavors, it is essential for our country's future.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.084515271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040797513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036729063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027943253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014736846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009938903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000572412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.21187E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.02978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5544E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.839E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.341
Magnitude:
73
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
Higher education pays off. Every year of higher education increases an individual's income between 6 and 12 percent. In fact, a college- educated male earns 83% more during his lifetime than a noncollege- educated male.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1686624484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1432377845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0201570743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0174663044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085853659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049667669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0045525241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004391462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003021054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000295824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001318825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
80.783
Magnitude:
33
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Paul Wellstone
Education is married to earnings potential. A high school dropout can expect to earn, on average, under $13,000 a year; a high school graduate, under $19,000; while a college graduate can earn over $32,000 and a master's degree recipient can earn over $40,000; a doctoral recipient can earn over $54,000; and a professional degree recipient earns, on average, over $74,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1921230694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0206543162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064054198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060969945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039296276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015515076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009460592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006988439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001584854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001136924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.51466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.614
Magnitude:
78
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Wellstone
A recent survey of managers showed that an investment in the educational level of their work force resulted in twice the return in increased productivity of a comparable increase in work hours and nearly three times the return of an investment in capital stock.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.018248627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0170430183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037504953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020690599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011733731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008903434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.91547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.43273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.86592E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4161E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9302E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
69.909
Magnitude:
56
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Paul Wellstone
Data from the Society of Research also reveals that poverty rate declines as education levels increase. According to the 1992 Census, almost a quarter of the children under the age of 6 in the United States live in poverty. For many, the opportunity for a higher education lies only in the availability of Pell grants. Therefore, the Pell Grant Program is integral in breaking the chain of poverty. In fact, a national study conducted in 1995 revealed that AFDC recipients receiving financial aid are 80 percent more likely to graduate college and obtain permanent jobs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1060435781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0276600826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0240895184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0188262304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032635191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020039306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008137014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002734399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002322686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002155842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001048507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
38.089
Magnitude:
26
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.007
Magnitude:
26
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Paul Wellstone
Families who live in the middle or higher socio-economic bracket will send their children to college regardless of available financial assistance. Such is not the case for low income groups. Cut backs in financial assistance correlate to lack of enrollment and long term attendance among lower socio-economic groups. Without the availability of Pell grants, low income students will not have the opportunity for advanced degrees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
-0.767
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.4853233229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0158249153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0127547872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010523348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008515195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005235775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.72966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.55452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.25029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5139E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3186E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
94.15
Magnitude:
73
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, these are the reasons that I am introducing this bill. Ultimately, education is what separates those who achieve from those who can never realize the American Dream. The Government needs to invest in its citizens if democracy is to flourish, if we are to compete in the global marketplace, and if we are to live up to our responsibility to the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0603869092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0582854729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043623448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039595481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012725868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002163295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001618234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001333451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.12995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5206E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.6589E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
76.552
Magnitude:
113
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Wellstone
As we plan for our country's future and that of its youth, let us be sure that a higher education is available and accessible for all. Let's create a system in the 21st century in which the No. 1 predictor of college attendance is not income, but rather desire.
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
0.631
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0531636819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004652952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045145782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014948956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014747164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008892361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001268164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.05823E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.20135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2063E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.147E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
92.839
Magnitude:
83
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Paul Wellstone
I urge my colleagues to support S. 212 and to support this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0905413297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102506769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0052755051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031091953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025315139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013172003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008394973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002024328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.36341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.63349E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.11414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
86.74
Magnitude:
104
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
89.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that additional material be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3761634463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1319280942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0533295446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0282971916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003745906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026743688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004640962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.32103E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7726E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8221E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.698E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
43.034
Magnitude:
33
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
42.637
Magnitude:
33
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a bill to repeal the Internet censorship law that the 104th Congress hastily passed as part of the new Telecommunications Act. I vigorously opposed the so-called Communications Decency Act, along with Senator Feingold, as unnecessary, unworkable and -- most significantly -- unconstitutional.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
So far, every court to consider this law has agreed with us that the Communications Decency Act flunks the constitutionality test. Two separate panels of Federal judges in Pennsylvania and New York have determined that the Internet censorship law serves as an unconstitutional ban on constitutionally protected indecent speech between and among adults communicating on-line. The first amendment to our Constitution will not tolerate this level of governmental intrusion into what people say to each other over computer networks. The matter is now before the Supreme Court, which will hear argument on this case in March.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Patrick Leahy
We will be ready to pass this bill and repeal the Internet censorship law as soon as the Supreme Court acts -- as I am confident they will -- to strike down the law as unconstitutional. I exhort the Supreme Court to make clear that we do not forfeit our first amendment rights when we go on-line. Only such guidance will stop wrong-headed efforts in Congress and in State legislatures to censor the Internet.
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
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Patrick Leahy
The first amendment to our Constitution expressly states that "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech." The CDA flouts that prohibition for the sake of political posturing and in the name of protecting our children. Giving full-force to the first amendment on-line would not be a victory for obscenity or child pornography. This would be a victory for the first amendment and for American technology.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Patrick Leahy
Let us be emphatically clear that the people at risk of committing a felony under the CDA are not child pornographers, purveyors of obscene materials or child sex molesters. These people can already be prosecuted and should be prosecuted under longstanding Federal criminal laws that prevent the distribution over computer networks of obscene and other pornographic materials harmful to minors, under 18 U.S.C. sections 1465, 2252, and 2423(a); that prohibit the illegal solicitation of a minor by way of a computer network, under 18 U.S.C section 2252; and that bar the illegal luring of a minor into sexual activity through computer conversations, under 18 U.S.C section 2423(b). In fact, we recently passed unanimously a new law that sharply increases penalties for people who commit these crimes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.29584
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.98
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Patrick Leahy
There is absolutely no disagreement in the Senate about wanting to protect children from harm. All 100 Senators, no matter where they are from, would agree that obscenity and child pornography should be kept out of the hands of children and that those who sexually exploit children or abuse children should be vigorously prosecuted. As a former prosecutor, I have prosecuted people for abusing children. This is something where there are no political or ideological differences among us.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.96
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
But that is not the issue before us. In the heated debate over censoring the Internet, I fear that many Members, who have never used a computer let alone surfed the Internet, may have been under the misapprehension that the Internet is full of sexually explicit material. While such material may be accessible on the Internet, one court estimated that "the percentage of Internet addresses providing sexually explicit content would be well less than one-tenth of 1 percent of such addresses" and that "as much as 30 percent of the sexually explicit material currently available on the Internet originates in foreign countries." Shea versus Reno, 930 F. Supp. 916, 931, S.D.N.Y. 1996. Banning indecent material from the Internet is like using a meat cleaver to deal with the problems better addressed with a scalpel.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Patrick Leahy
We all want to protect our children from offensive or indecent online materials. But we must be careful that the means we use to protect our children does not do more harm than good. We can already control the access our children have to indecent material with blocking technologies available for free from some online service providers and for a relatively low cost from software manufacturers. At some point we ought to stop saying the Government is going to make a determination of what we read and see, the Government will determine what our children have or do not have. Let us encourage the technology that empowers parents -- not the government -- to make choices for about what is best for their children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
The CDA is a terribly misguided effort to protect children that instead tramples on the free speech rights of all Americans who want to enjoy this medium. The Internet censorship law takes a blunderbuss approach that puts all Internet users at risk of committing a crime. It penalizes with 2-year jail terms and large fines anyone who transmits indecent material to a minor, or displays or posts indecent material in areas where a minor can see it. By criminalizing what is vaguely referred to as "indecent" speech, this law imposes far-reaching new Federal crimes on Americans for exercising their free speech rights on- line and on the Internet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.65393
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Patrick Leahy
What strikes some people as indecent or patently offensive may look very different to other people in another part of the country. Given these differences, a vague ban on patently offensive and indecent communications may make us feel good but threatens to drive off the Internet and computer networks an unimaginable amount of valuable political, artistic, scientific, health and other speech. Let me give a couple of examples of what is at risk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.57054
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Patrick Leahy
A university professor would risk prosecution by making available on- line to a freshman literature class excerpts from certain classics, such as Catcher in the Rye or Of Mice and Men, all of which have been challenged in a number of communities as indecent for minors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
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
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
Forwarding to a child an on-line version of Seventeen magazine, which is a frequently challenged school library material, might violate this law, even though children are free to buy the magazine at newsstands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patrick Leahy
An e-mail message from one teenager to another with certain four- letter swear words would violate this law.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
Museums with Web sites will think twice before posting images of classic nude paintings or sculptures showing sexual organs, that are suspect under the new censorship law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Patrick Leahy
On-line discussions about AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases may be illegal under this new law. No one knows.
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
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Patrick Leahy
Advertisements that would be perfectly legal in print could subject the advertiser to criminal liability if circulated on-line.
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
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Patrick Leahy
In short, the Internet censorship law leaves in the hands of the most aggressive prosecutor in the least tolerant community the power to set standards for what every other Internet user may say on-line.
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
-0.398
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patrick Leahy
In bookstores and on library shelves, the protections of the first amendment are clear. The courts are unwavering in the protection of indecent speech. Altering the protections of the first amendment for online communications could cripple this new mode of communication.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Patrick Leahy
The Internet is an American technology that has swept around the world. As its popularity has grown, so have efforts to censor it in Germany, in China, in Singapore, and other countries. We should be leading the efforts to keep the Internet uncensored, and taking the high ground to champion first amendment freedoms. Instead, however, the Communications Decency Act tramples on the principles of free speech and free flow of information that has fueled the growth of this medium.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Patrick Leahy
Let us get this new unconstitutional law off the books as soon as possible. This bill would repeal the provisions of Communications Decency Act that result in a ban of constitutionally protected on-line speech, and simply restores the provisions of section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 in effect before passage of the CDA.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, in the last Congress this body and the other body passed a piece of legislation called the Communications Decency Act. It was done I believe because many felt a concern about what might be seen by children on the Internet. Unfortunately -- and I said this at the time on the floor -- the bill is overly broad. It stepped into the first amendment in a way that would not have been done with anything else.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
We would not have gone down the road of trampling on the first amendment and say that we would have to close down all magazine stores because they might sell a magazine, which while acceptable to adults might be objectionable to children. We would never say that we would close every library in the country, including the Library of Congress, because it may have books there that while acceptable to all adults might not be acceptable to children. And we would never pass a law to close down a publishing house because it published books that might be acceptable to adults but unacceptable to children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.305
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
But basically that is what we said we would do with the Internet. We said that even though the Internet may be providing something that is acceptable to adults, we would basically close down large segments of it with criminal penalties because it might have something unacceptable to children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Patrick Leahy
The first amendment to our Constitution says that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. And what the CDA, or the Communications Decency Act, did was to go way beyond what we believe the first amendment stands for. I do not in any way hold any brief for child pornographers or child abusers. I am one of the few people in this body who have sent child abusers to prison. Whenever I had somebody who was involved in child molestation or abusing when I was the prosecutor, I prosecuted this as a top priority in my office and sought the strongest penalties possible. Everyone, whether parents or grandparents, would do everything possible to stop anybody from abusing our children. As parents, we would take the responsibility to make sure that our children are protected from offensive or indecent material, whether it is online, or the Internet, or elsewhere.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
-0.944
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Patrick Leahy
But, unfortunately, no matter what every single one of us feel, Republicans or Democrats, or no matter where we are from, the CDA is a terribly misguided effort to protect children that instead tramples on the free speech of all Americans who want to use the Internet. It takes a blunderbuss approach. It puts all Internet users at risk of committing a crime. It penalizes by a 2-year jail term and large fines anyone who transmits indecent material to a minor, or places or posts indecent material in areas where a minor might see it -- not whether they do or not but they might.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.565
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Patrick Leahy
What this means is a university professor risks prosecution by making available online to a freshman literature class excerpts from Catcher in the Rye, or Of Mice and Men -- all of which have been challenged in communities as indecent for minors. Or forwarding to a child online a version of Seventeen magazine might violate the law, even though any child could buy that magazine freely at a newsstand. E-mail messages from one teenager to another using some four-letter words violates the law. Museums for web sites are going to think twice before posting images of something like Michelangelo's David because showing sexual organs would be specifically excluded under this law. Online discussions about sexually transmitted diseases could be illegal. Advertisements that would be illegal in print could be illegal here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.964
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Patrick Leahy
So it is because of that, because it went so far, that the courts have looked at this and have unanimously struck it down. They have said that it is unconstitutional. Multijudge panels in Philadelphia and New York City came unanimously to that view, and it is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Patrick Leahy
Experts from the right to the left that I have spoken with on constitutional law predict that the Supreme Court will uphold the unanimous decision of the lower Federal court and find it unconstitutional.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
So I am going to introduce a bill to repeal the Internet censorship parts of the Communications Decency Act, and I will do this along with Senator Feingold because the law is unnecessary, unworkable, and, most significantly, unconstitutional. There are better ways of doing this. Let us work with computer software producers on programs that can screen out material which parents find offensive and allow a parent to know where a child has gone on the Internet and allow parents to make this decision -- just as when my children were growing up before the Internet, I would say, "I know you can go to such and such a bookstore and buy this or that magazine but your mother and I prefer you do not. And let us instead give you some ideas of better things to read," and work with them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.723
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Patrick Leahy
Technology will allow parents to do that. It will allow them to block out offensive material. But perhaps more importantly when their children become computer literate -- something that those of our age may not be able to do -- allow parents to work with their children and find out how the Internet works and find out about the tremendous things available from the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress, the Vatican museum, the sports pages, computer games, information from major magazines and writers -- and things that are sometimes junkie and frivolous but harmless nonetheless.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.398
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
That is what we should do and not be in the position of putting the heavy hand of Government censorship on something that is so quintessentially American as the Internet, which has shown the genius of what we are able to do in this country and how we are able now to bring it to all other countries around the world. This happened because -- and very specifically because -- the Government stepped out of the picture and allowed the genius of individuals to do it. That means, just like the publishing of newspapers, magazines and everything else, that you get a certain amount of junk that gets in there. Most of us can pretty well decide what is junk and what is not. We discard that, and we go on to the best. We can do this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.949
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
So I summit, Mr. President, on behalf of myself, Mr. Feingold, and Mr. Jeffords, legislation as I said, to repeal the Internet censorship provisions of the Communications Decency Act, and simply restore the law in effect before we banned constitutionally protected on-line speech. I ask unanimous consent that it be appropriately referred.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
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
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I am pleased to join the Senator from Vermont [Mr. Leahy] in introducing this legislation to repeal the Communications Decency Act [CDA]. I believe Congress made a grave mistake in enacting the CDA and it is time to correct it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Russ Feingold
Congress passed the CDA without taking the time to fully examine its ability to protest children and its effect on the free speech rights of Americans. As a result, the CDA has been the subject of a court challenge since the day it was signed into law. Last June, a three- judge Federal panel granted a preliminary injunction against the Federal enforcement of key provisions of the CDA finding them unconstitutional. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the first amendment challenge to the CDA on March 19, 1997.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.812
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Russ Feingold
The Communications Decency Act, enacted as part of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, subjected anyone who transmitted indecent material to minors over the Internet to criminal sanctions. The commonly accepted definition of "indecency" includes mild profanity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Russ Feingold
I strongly opposed the CDA not only because I believe it violates our constitutionally guaranteed right to free speech, but also because I feel strongly that it fails to truly protect children from those who might seek to harm them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Russ Feingold
The fundamental error of CDA proponents was their attempt to apply decades-old broadcasting standards to an emerging technology that defies categorization -- the Internet. While the Supreme Court has allowed speech restrictions for broadcast media, it has made clear that such restrictions do not violate the first amendment only if there is a compelling Government interest in restricting speech and the restriction is applied in the least restrictive means. It is predominantly the nature of the medium which determines whether or not a criminal prohibition on speech is the least restrictive means of meeting a compelling Government interest. in the case of a radio or television, the fact that a child might simply turn on a station and hear offensive material provides a basis for allowing an arguably tighter restriction on indecent speech. Restraints upon newspapers and other print media, which are inherently noninvasive, have been very limited.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.66905
VADER
0.399
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Russ Feingold
While the Net bears some similarities to both media, it is a unique and ever-changing communications medium. One can be a speaker, a publisher and a listener using the Internet. Currently, anyone with the know-how and the proper hardware and software can set up a Web page, become a de facto publisher, making information available to others at little cost to oneself or the consumer of that information. One can also post a message to an Internet newsgroup, an informal and often unmoderated information sharing forum, which can then be ready by anyone accessing that newsgroup.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Russ Feingold
The promise of the Internet is its free flow of information across vast physical distances and boundaries to anyone with access to a computer and an Internet connection. The threat of the Communications Decency Act is its undeniable ability to stifle this free-flowing speech on the Net. Mr. President, that threat exists because Congress failed to recognize the danger of applying an overly broad indecency standard to a technology with the characteristics of the Internet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.765
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Russ Feingold
Out of fear of prosecution, the vagueness of the indecency standard, and an inability to control the age of those who might ultimately see the information, speakers on the Net will become silent. Those offering commercial access to the Internet will be required to restrict access to speech in order to protect themselves from criminal prosecution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Russ Feingold
Last year, a panel of three Federal judges came to the same conclusion: this statute cannot be enforced without violating the Constitution. The Court stated:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.186
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Russ Feingold
I believe the Federal Court came to this conclusion because the judges took the time to study and understand the characteristics of the Net before rushing to judgement -- something Congress failed to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Russ Feingold
It is time to undo that mistake by repealing the Communications Decency Act. Not only does the CDA infringe on free speech rights of adults, it does not protect children from those who seek to harm them using the Internet, and it may actually impede the development of more sophisticated screening software in the marketplace. When Congress passed the CDA, there already existed filtering software which gave parents the ability to filter out objectionable content such as indecency, violence, adult topics etc. The passage of the CDA necessarily will reduce demand for such software products, which are effective in preventing children's access to such content. The CDA merely provides parents with a false sense of security that the Federal Government will somehow protect their children, so they no longer have to worry about the Internet themselves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76913
VADER
0.381
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Russ Feingold
And that is the irony, Mr. President. The CDA is simply not capable of protecting children on the Internet. Much Internet content originates on foreign soil, making effective enforcement of the CDA impossible. Furthermore, the dissemination of materials which we all agree are most harmful to children -- obscenity and child pornography -- is already illegal on the Internet and subject to hefty criminal sanctions. We should put our law enforcement resources into aggressively prosecuting these criminal violations and recognize that the Internet is merely another tool used by those seeking to harm our children. We must prosecute the crime, not demonize the medium used by the criminal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.84615
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.12026
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16034
VADER
-0.976
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, it is time to repeal the Communications Decency Act -- an unconstitutional statute that fails to protect children. We owe that to all Americans and most important, we owe it to this country's children.
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
0.218
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Disaster Victims Crime Prevention Act of 1997, on behalf of myself, Senator Inouye, and Senator Glenn to combat fraud against victims of Federal disasters. Like similar legislation I introduced in the 103d and 104th Congresses, this measure would make it a Federal crime to defraud persons through the sale of materials or services for cleanup, repair, and recovery following a federally declared disaster.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.98
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Daniel K. Akaka
We are all aware of the tremendous costs incurred during a natural disaster. California is recovering from the devastating floods that have caused nearly $1.6 billion in damage and has made 42 of the State's 58 counties eligible for disaster assistance. Just before the dams and levees in California overflowed, the Pacific Northwest was hit with violent storms, and recently Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota have been declared Federal disaster areas, as have 13 counties in Idaho and four in Nevada.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Daniel K. Akaka
During the 1990's, a number of deadly natural disasters have occurred throughout the United States and its territories including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, wild fires, mudslides, and blizzards. Many were declared Federal natural disasters like Hurricane Iniki, which in 1993 leveled the island of Kauai in Hawaii causing $1.6 billion in damage and Hurricane Andrew which devastated southern Florida.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Daniel K. Akaka
Through instant, onscreen media coverage, the Nation has had ringside seats to the destruction caused by these catastrophic events. We sympathetically watch television as families sift through the debris of their lives and as men and women assess the loss of their businesses. We witness the concern of others, such as Red Cross volunteers passing out blankets and food and citizens traveling hundreds of miles to help rebuild strangers' homes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Daniel K. Akaka
Despite the outpouring of public support that follows these catastrophes, there are unscrupulous individuals who prey on trusting and unsuspecting victims, whose immediate concerns are applying for disaster assistance, seeking temporary shelter, and dealing with the rebuilding of their lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Daniel K. Akaka
The Disaster Victims Crime Prevention Act of 1997 would criminalize some of the activities undertaken by these unprincipled people whose sole intent is to defraud hard-working men and women. This legislation will make it a Federal crime to defraud persons through the sale of materials or services for cleanup, repair, and recovery following a federally declared disaster.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.955
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Daniel K. Akaka
Every disaster has examples of individuals who are victimized twice -- first by the disaster and later by unconscionable price hikes and fraudulent contractors. In the wake of the 1993 Midwest flooding, Iowa officials found that some vendors raised the price of portable toilets from $60 a month to $60 a day. In other flood-hit areas, carpet cleaners hiked their prices to $350 per hour, while telemarketers set up telephone banks to solicit funds for phony flood-related charities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.9
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Daniel K. Akaka
Nor will television viewers forget the scenes of beleaguered south Floridians buying generators, plastic sheeting, and bottled water at outrageous prices in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew.
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 Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Daniel K. Akaka
After Hurricane Iniki devastated the island of Kauai, a contractor promising quick home repair took disaster benefits from numerous homeowners and fled the area without completing promised construction. These fraud victims have yet to find relief.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.804
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Daniel K. Akaka
While the Stafford Natural Disaster Act currently provides for civil and criminal penalties for the misuse of disaster funds, it fails to address contractor fraud. To fill this gap, our legislation would make it a Federal crime to take money fraudulently from a disaster victim and fail to provide the agreed-upon material or service for the cleanup, repair, and recovery.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.21888
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.22222
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.22222
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.42744
VADER
-0.983
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Daniel K. Akaka
The Stafford Act also fails to address price gouging. Although it is the responsibility of the States to impose restrictions on price increases prior to a Federal disaster declaration, Federal penalties for price gouging should be imposed once a Federal disaster has been declared. I am pleased to incorporate in this measure an initiative Senator Glenn began following Hurricane Andrew to combat price gouging and excessive pricing of goods and services. Fortunately, citizens in Hawaii were spared spiraling cost increases after Hurricane Iniki because the State government acted swiftly to counteract attempts at price gouging by instituting price and rent freezes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.46667
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.46667
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.93827
VADER
-0.898
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Daniel K. Akaka
There already is tremendous cooperation among the various State and local offices that deal with fraud and consumer protection issues, and it is quite common for these fine men and women to lend their expertise to their colleagues from out-of-State during a natural disaster. This exchange of experiences and practical solutions has created a strong support network.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Daniel K. Akaka
However, a Federal remedy is needed to assist States when a disaster occurs. There should be a broader enforcement system to help overburdened State and local governments during a time of disaster. The Federal Government is in a position to ensure that residents within a federally declared disaster area do not fall victim to fraud. Federal agencies should assist localities to provide such a support system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.868
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Daniel K. Akaka
In addition to making disaster-related fraud a Federal crime, this bill would also require the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop public information materials to advise disaster victims about ways to detect and avoid fraud. I have seen a number of antifraud materials prepared by State consumer protection offices and believe this section would assist States to disseminate antifraud-related material following the declaration of a disaster by the President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
-0.976
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Daniel K. Akaka
I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass legislation that sends a clear message to anyone thinking of defrauding a disaster victim or raising prices unnecessarily on everyday commodities during a natural disaster.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.735
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.9
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I introduce the National Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act of 1997. This bill is identical to legislation that Senator Hatfield and I have introduced in past Congresses. I introduce this bill again today because I firmly believe that deposit laws are a common sense, proven method to increase recycling, save energy, create jobs, and decrease the generation of waste and proliferation of overflowing landfills.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jim Jeffords
The experience of 10 States, including Vermont, attest to the success of a deposit law or bottle bill as it is commonly called. Recycling rates of well over 70 percent have been achieved for beverage containers in bottle bill States. The rate is over 90 percent in Vermont. To put this in perspective, consider this: 30 percent of Americans who live in bottle bill States account for over 80 percent of beverage container recycling in this country.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jim Jeffords
The concept of a national bottle bill is simple: To provide the consumer with an incentive to return the container for reuse or recycling. Consumers pay a nominal cost per bottle when purchasing a beverage and are refunded their money when they bring the bottle back either to a retailer or redemption center. Retailers are paid a fee for their participation in the program, and any unclaimed deposits are used to finance State environmental programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jim Jeffords
Under my proposal, a 10-cent deposit on beer, water, and soft-drink containers would take effect in States which have beverage container recovery rates of less than 70 percent, the minimum recovery rate achieved by existing bottle bill States. Labels showing the deposit value would be affixed to containers, and retailers would receive a 2- cent fee per container for their participation in the program.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jim Jeffords
We are constantly reminded of the growing problem of excess waste as we hear news reports of waste washing up on our Nation's beaches, pitched battles over the siting of landfills and communities lacking adequate waste disposal facilities. Our country's solid waste problems are very real, and they will continue to haunt us until we take action. The throw-away ethic that has emerged in this country is not insurmountable, and recycling is part of the solution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.82098
VADER
-0.937
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Jim Jeffords
Finally, a national bottle bill serves a much greater purpose than merely cleaning up littered highways. Recycling creates jobs, saves energy, and preserves our Nation's precious natural resources. In fact, the demand for recycled glass and aluminum has grown to such a point that the Chicago Board of Trade now sells futures in these materials. Recycling makes good business sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jim Jeffords
The legislation I introduce today is consistent with our Nation's solid waste management objectives. A national bottle bill would reduce solid waste and litter, save natural resources and energy, and create a much needed partnership between consumers, industry, and local governments. I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, with my colleague, Senator Frist, I am introducing the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. This legislation is identical to S. 1578, which was reported out of the Labor and Human Resources Committee in the last Congress. Senator Frist did a tremendous job in assisting, getting that prepared and passed out of committee. Unfortunately, the bill did not pass in the last legislative session.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jim Jeffords
We are introducing this legislation today so everyone will have a common frame of reference. However, I want to make it very clear to my colleagues in the Senate and to my colleagues and friends within the education and disability community across the Nation that this legislation is not perfect and it can and will be improved. This is the beginning of the process, not the end.
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
0.821
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jim Jeffords
I am well aware that there are still issues to be resolved and I intend to work with my colleagues to examine these issues and to move forward with revisions to this important law that are commonsense solutions to issues which are very real at the local school level.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
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
13
Jim Jeffords
We are aided in this effort by the majority leader, who is committed to helping us achieve the broadest based consensus on a final project, one that has the support of families of children with disabilities and educators, but also of all Members of Congress and the President. We have set an ambitious schedule for completing our work on IDEA, and by introducing the IDEA Amendments of 1997 today, we are taking a very important first step.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.867
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jim Jeffords
IDEA was originally enacted in 1975. I was a Member of the House at the time, and participated in the development of this landmark law. It was a response to court decisions that created a patchwork of legal standings, which in turn generated considerable uncertainty about rights and responsibilities. IDEA guaranteed each child with a disability access to a free, appropriate public education, and we all support that goal. In that sense, the legislation has clearly stood the test of time. But it has not in terms of the level of funding support that we promised to the States to assist them in meeting their obligation to educate children with disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.86075
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Jim Jeffords
In IDEA, Congress promised to contribute 40 percent of the cost of educating children with disabilities. Our colleague, Senator Gregg, has kept our feet to the fire, reminding us that we should keep our promise. In last year's appropriations measure we were able to garner large increases for this program. We must continue our effort to reach our full Federal commitment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jim Jeffords
After 22 years, I think it is appropriate to thoroughly review the administrative and fiscal demands that are associated with providing a free appropriate education to children with disabilities. The population of students demanding assistance has changed significantly, but the law has not provided enough flexibility to States to meet those changing demands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.022
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jim Jeffords
The writing is on the wall. If we do not make needed changes to IDEA now, based on common sense, school districts and parents will increasingly turn to the courts to get the answers. School districts will do so in hope of getting relief from or clarification of their responsibilities. The parents will do so in hope of procuring the services that they believe their child needs. Since the genesis of IDEA lay in avoiding litigation, true to its intent to do so today, we have an opportunity, through the reauthorization of IDEA, to ensure the emphasis will shift once again and remain on educating children, well into the next century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jim Jeffords
If we work together, we have the power to ease the pressure on local communities and States. Through the reauthorization of IDEA, we have the power to give educators incentives and opportunities to educate children with disabilities, including those at risk of failing, with less bureaucracy and meaningful accountability. Let us do it now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.204
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bill Frist
Mr. President, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, commonly known as IDEA, is a civil rights law that ensures that children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education. This 22-year-old law has been a great success.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bill Frist
During the 104th Congress, I served as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability Policy. In that capacity, I worked extensively on a bipartisan, common sense approach to reauthorizing this vital law, but time ran out before the full Senate could vote on this comprehensive bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bill Frist
Today, Senator Jeffords and I are picking up where we left off by introducing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. The IDEA Amendments of 1997, which will serve as the starting point, is the very bill that I introduced last year and that was passed unanimously by the Labor and Human Resources Committee on March 21, 1996.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Frist
We are introducing the IDEA Amendments of 1997 not because the law is failing, but because it is succeeding.
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
0.485
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bill Frist
These amendments reflect the recognition that our Nation's schools are moving past the initial challenge of how to educate children with disabilities to today's challenge of how to educate children with disabilities so that they may become productive, independent citizens. The IDEA Amendments of 1997 will help the Nation's schools succeed in that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bill Frist
Twenty-two years ago, before IDEA, a newborn with a disability had little hope of receiving help during the critical early years of development; children with disabilities who went to school were segregated in buildings away from their siblings and peers; and many young people with disabilities were destined to spend their lives in institutions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
0.465
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bill Frist
Young people with less-obvious disabilities, like learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder, were denied access to public education because they were considered too disruptive or unruly. These children tended to grow up on the streets and at home with no consistent access to an appropriate education.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Frist
Today, infants and toddlers with disabilities receive early intervention services; many children with disabilities attend school together with children without disabilities; and many young people with disabilities learn study skills, life skills and work skills that will allow them to be more independent and productive adults.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.226
Slightly 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
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bill Frist
Children without disabilities are learning first hand that disability is a natural part of the human experience, and they are benefiting from individualized education techniques and strategies developed by the Nation's special educators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.813
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
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bill Frist
Children with disabilities are now much more likely to be valued members of school communities, and the Nation can look forward to a day when the children with disabilities currently in school will be productive members of our community.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bill Frist
As a nation, we have come to see our citizens with disabilities as contributing members of society, not as victims to be pitied.
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
-0.231
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bill Frist
As a nation, we have begun to see that those of us who happen to have disabilities also have gifts to share, and are active participants in American society who must have opportunities to learn.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bill Frist
While there is no doubt that the Nation is accomplishing its goals to provide a free, appropriate public education to children with disabilities, many challenges remain, and we have made an effort to deal with them in the IDEA Amendments of 1997.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bill Frist
IDEA was originally enacted by the 94th Congress as a set of consistent rules to help States provide equal access to a free appropriate public education to children with disabilities. But over the years, that initial need to provide consistent guidelines to the States has sometimes been misinterpreted as a license to write burdensome compliance requirements.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bill Frist
The IDEA Amendments of 1997 address these problems. These amendments give educators the flexibility and the tools they need to achieve results and ease the paperwork burden that has kept teachers from spending the maximum time teaching.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bill Frist
By shifting the emphasis of IDEA to helping schools help children with disabilities achieve educational results, we are able to reduce many of the most burdensome administrative requirements currently imposed on States and local school districts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.137
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Frist
The IDEA Amendments of 1997 streamline planning and implementation requirements for local school districts and States. In assessment and classification, these amendments would allow schools to shift emphasis from generating data dictated by bureaucratic needs to gathering relevant information that is needed to teach a child.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bill Frist
These amendments also give schools and school boards more control over how they use special purpose funds to provide training, research and information dissemination. We want to encourage every school in America to create programs that best serve the needs of all of their students, with and without disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Frist
The IDEA Amendments of 1997 clarify that the general education curriculum and standards associated with that curriculum should be used to teach children with disabilities and to assess their educational progress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Frist
Educators at both the local and State levels will use indicators of student progress that allow them to track the progress of children with disabilities in meaningful ways along with the progress of other children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bill Frist
In an effort to reduce confrontation and costly litigation, the IDEA Amendments of 1997 require States to offer mediation to parents who have a dispute over their child's education. The amendments also address the serious issue of disciplining children with disabilities who break school rules that apply to all children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Frist
By providing fair and balanced guidelines to help schools discipline students with disabilities, the amendments ensure that all children in our public schools are given the opportunity to learn in a safe environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Frist
By preserving the right of children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education, by providing school districts with new degrees of procedural, fiscal, and administrative flexibility, and by promoting the consideration of children with disabilities in actions to reform schools and make them accountable for student progress, IDEA will remain a viable, useful law that will provide guidance well into the next century.
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
0.933
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
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Bill Frist
The introduction of the Individual with Disabilities Education Amendments of 1997 today represents my continued commitment to the reauthorization of IDEA. I am pleased that the substantial work done on the reauthorization of IDEA during the last Congress will serve as a foundation for our efforts during this Congress. I recognize that there is still much debate to come, and much hard work to be done before we successfully strengthen and extend this vital law into the 21st century. I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the disability and education communities during the upcoming reauthorization effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bill Frist
Together we have the opportunity to bring common sense improvements to IDEA, improving the law and opportunities for children with disabilities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Tennessee for all the work he has done. He deserves, and should get, accolades and helpful attention to this bill, because we do need help in making sure it gets into law. But the work he did last year has been incredibly helpful. It moves us a long way toward that goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.907
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Mr. President, for the third consecutive Congress, I am introducing legislation to expand the Federal Government's $150 payment to States when they bury veterans in State-owned veterans cemeteries.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
For those who are not familiar with my proposal, it is quite simple. My bill says that if a State buries a veteran free of charge in a State-owned cemetery -- and that veteran is eligible for burial in a national veterans cemetery -- the Federal Government will pay the State $150 for the cost of the plot.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
In other words, Mr. President, rather than the multiple and restricted criteria of plot allowance payments to States under current law, there would instead be only one standard in judging whether a State receives assistance from the Federal Government. And, that standard is: Is the veteran eligible for burial in a national cemetery? Period.
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
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
Not only is it simple, it is the only thing that makes sense and the only thing that is fair. When the plot allowance for States was first established a decade ago, Congress did it in part to relieve the pressure on the national cemetery system. Our national cemeteries were filling up rapidly. That trend continues today. More than half of all national cemeteries are closed to additional burials, and there is no where near enough space for all of America's World War II veterans, let alone the veterans from later conflicts. So, rather than undertake the expensive process of building more national cemeteries, we entered into a partnership with the States for the creation of State-owned veterans cemeteries.
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)
0.37949
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
That partnership has worked well, especially in States like Delaware that do not have a national cemetery to begin with. But, after entering into this partnership, the Federal Government then limited for whom it would reimburse States for the cost of the plot. We said that States would receive the $150 payment only if the veteran was receiving disability compensation or a pension; died in a veterans hospital; was indigent and the body was unclaimed; or was discharged from the military due to a disability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.155
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
In other words, we ask States to bury all veterans eligible for burial in a national cemetery -- but then we do not financially help them when they do.
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
-0.189
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
And, States are not even being reimbursed for all wartime veterans that they bury. Let me repeat that. States are not being reimbursed for all wartime veterans that are buried in State-owned veterans cemeteries. I mention that, Mr. President, because some people have characterized this bill as an attempt to provide the plot allowance to States for the burial of nonwartime veterans, and an attempt to give a benefit intended for those who fought in wartime to those who did not. That is simply not the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
There are thousands of wartime veterans who do not meet the current law's criteria. In fact, each year, about 5,000 veterans -- many of them wartime veterans -- are eligible for burial in a national cemetery and are buried without charge in State-owned veterans cemeteries, but do not meet the criteria set forth in current law for the States to receive the plot allowance. That is not fair to the States, and it is not right for America's veterans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.146
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the Congressional Budget Office has estimated that this proposal would cost $1 million per year. While we all want to balance the budget -- and this proposal will be paid for -- $1 million per year is a relatively small sum in order to fulfill our commitment to America's veterans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
In 1995, the Senate recognized this in unanimously approving this proposal as an amendment to the budget bill. Whether this bill is voted on separately or as part of another measure, it does not matter. What matters is that we work to ensure that America's veterans are guaranteed a decent and dignified burial.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.695
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
I encourage my colleagues to join me in this effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today I am reintroducing a comprehensive bill I first introduced last summer to make college more affordable for middle-class families. Formally titled the "Growing the Economy for Tomorrow: Assuring Higher Education is Affordable and Dependable" Act, it is known as the Get Ahead Act for short.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
This legislation contains numerous provisions -- some of which have been or will be introduced by others as separate bills; other provisions are novel to this bill -- but they all have one thing in common. They all are an attempt to renew our commitment to see that the American Dream of a college education remains within reach of all Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Because, the plain truth is, that dream is slipping out of reach for many middle-class families. When I was in college 30 some years ago, my parents could send me to a State university for less than 5 percent of their income. And, it stayed about that much -- college costs went up each year by about the same amount that the average family's income went up -- until 1980. And, then, college costs exploded. Since 1980, the cost of public college tuition and fees has increased nearly three times faster than the average family's income.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
We can debate endlessly the reasons why and who or what is to blame. But, all that middle-class families know is that the costs have skyrocketed, and they must constantly worry about how they will ever be able to afford to send their children to college.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.649
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
For a long time now, Members on both sides of the aisle have believed that the Federal Government has a role and responsibility in helping Americans get to college. Not to guarantee that everyone in America goes to college, but to guarantee that no one who qualifies for college is turned away just because they cannot afford it. It is important for individual Americans -- and it is important for the future of America as a whole.
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
0.55
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
But, I think it is legitimate to question that commitment today when costs are rising out of control; when we spend more on loans that have to be repaid and less on grants that do not; and when the tax law rewards investment in machines but not investment in people.
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
0.487
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
It is time, Mr. President, to renew and reaffirm our commitment to higher education. And, so, I offer the Get Ahead Act, and I invite my colleagues to join me in this effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
Let me take just a few minutes to review what this bill would do. And, I ask that a much more detailed summary of the bill be included in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
First, the Get Ahead Act provides direct tax relief for the costs of higher education. This is accomplished by creating a $10,000 tax deduction for college tuition and fees as well as the interest on student loans. We currently give tax breaks to businesses for investment in the future -- in research and development and in the purchase of new plant and equipment. I support that. But, at the same time, we do not provide tax relief to middle-class families who invest in their own children's future through higher education. We should.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.924
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
In addition, under the Get Ahead Act, all scholarships, including that used for room and board, would be excluded from taxable income, as was the case prior to the 1986 Tax Reform Act.
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
And, the tax exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance would be extended and made permanent. As my colleagues know, when an employer pays part or all of the costs of an employee's education, that does not have to be counted as income to the employee for tax purposes. Last year, we extended that provision through May 31, 1997. What my bill does is make it a permanent part of the Tax Code -- so we do not have to keep coming back and extending it every year or so -- and my bill ensures that the tax exclusion applies to both undergraduate and graduate education. Last year, unfortunately in my view, in extending the tax exclusion, we applied it only to undergraduate education.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
Second, Mr. President, the Get Ahead Act encourages people to save for the costs of higher education. Specifically, it would allow individuals to withdraw funds from their Individual Retirement Accounts for education expenses -- without incurring a 10-percent penalty tax. Also, more Americans would be able to take advantage of Series EE Savings Bonds. These are the bonds where you do not have to pay tax on the interest if the money from the bonds is used to pay for college tuition.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65925
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
And, my bill would create Education Savings Accounts -- accounts similar to IRA's. Each year, families could put tax free up to $2,000 per child into an ESA for their children. That money would accumulate tax free -- and you would never have to pay taxes on it if the money was used to pay for college.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.814
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
Finally, Mr. President, the Get Ahead Act would award merit scholarships to all students who graduate in the top 5 percent of their class. While the $1,000 scholarship would cover about two-thirds of the cost of a community college, I realize this is not a large sum of money for someone attending a 4-year institution, especially if it is a private college. But, it could make a difference for many students, and I believe that, regardless, it is important that we start to reward students who meet high academic standards.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
There is one provision not in the bill that was in last year's bill. Last year, I included a section clarifying the Federal tax treatment of State prepaid tuition plans. Similar provisions were enacted last year as part of the minimum wage bill, and therefore I did not need to include them in this year's bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the Get Ahead Act is aimed at seeing that individual Americans have the opportunity to get ahead. In today's economy, in today's world, you need a college education to do it. And, for those who would criticize this proposal as a handout to the middle class, let them ponder what the future of America will be like if the vast masses of the middle class are denied a college education.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that additional material 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
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce today with my distinguished colleague, Senator Grassley, two important pieces of international trade legislation. These bills are designed with one very simple, clear goal in mind: to secure fair trade opportunities for America's highly competitive producers of agricultural products.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Daschle
There is no more important sector of the U.S. economy than agriculture as far as international trade is concerned. Last year, the trade surplus in agricultural products reached $28.5 billion, the largest of any industry, including aircraft. This surplus offset to an important degree the Nation's large and persistent deficit in manufactured goods.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.162
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
Trade is vitally important to farmers. Production from more than one- third of harvested acreage is exported. Agricultural exports are important to the rest of the economy as well. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, each dollar generated by agricultural exports stimulates another $1.39 in supporting economic activity to produce those exports. Nearly every State exports farm products.
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
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
Despite the obvious success American producers are enjoying in world markets, a closer look reveals that we could be doing far better. Judging from the annual surveys compiled by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, roughly half of all foreign trade barriers facing U.S. products are in the agricultural sector. This suggests that our overall merchandise trade deficit, which is estimated to total nearly $170 billion for 1996, could be considerably lower if we succeeded in removing more of these barriers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.485
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Tom Daschle
The recent Uruguay round took only the first, tentative steps toward devising effective and fair rules governing international agricultural trade. As our able negotiators would be the first to acknowledge, we have a long way to go. Although we made significant progress in subjecting export subsidies to international rules, the Uruguay round secured only modest commitments by governments to open their markets and administer food health and safety standards fairly. In the long run, the fairness of world trade in agricultural products will depend on how aggressively and systematically the U.S. Government insists on compliance by foreign governments with their existing commitments and presses them for new ones.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.26567
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Tom Daschle
The two bills we introduce today will improve our ability to meet this challenge both institutionally and with respect to one specific, immediate problem regarding the European Union. Passage of this legislation will help to assure farmers and their communities that trade liberalization remains in their interest as much in practice as in theory.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
The bill would create a "Special 301" procedure for value-added agricultural products virtually identical to that which currently exists for intellectual property products. It would require the U.S. Trade Representative [USTR] each year to designate as "priority countries" those trading partners having the most onerous or egregious acts, policies, or practices resulting in the greatest adverse impact -- actual or potential -- on U.S. value-added agricultural products.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Tom Daschle
The USTR would be required to initiate a section 301 investigation within 30 days after the identification of a priority foreign country with respect to any act, policy, or practice that was the basis of the identification, unless the USTR determines initiation of the investigation would be detrimental to U.S. economic interests and reports the reasons in detail to Congress. The procedural and other requirements of section 301 authority would generally apply to these cases with the important exception that investigations, and negotiations must be concluded and determinations made on whether the measures are actionable within 6 months, as opposed to 12 or 18 months for conventional section 301 cases. This 6-month deadline may be extended to 9 months if certain criteria are met. USTR may choose not to designate a country as a priority foreign country if it is entering into good faith negotiations or making significant progress in bilateral or multilateral negotiations to provide fair and equitable access to its markets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.962
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Tom Daschle
According to the Congressional Research Service, agriculture as a whole is the largest positive contributor to the U.S. trade balance, and exports of value-added products -- intermediate products such as wheat flour, feedstuffs, and vegetable oils or consumer-ready products such as meats -- have recently become the largest component of our agricultural trade. In fiscal year 1996, these higher value exports accounted for $32 billion, or 54 percent by value, of all such exports.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tom Daschle
It is no wonder that U.S. value-added agriculture is making such gains. Our farmers have worked hard to increase their value-added production, and they should be proud of what they have accomplished. Unfortunately, they are being denied the full fruits of their labors by a varied and complex array of market restrictions in many foreign countries. Notwithstanding the progress made in the Uruguay round, many foreign governments maintain considerably stricter limits on U.S. products than we do on theirs. In addition, even as formal barriers fall or become more transparent as a result of the Uruguay round, new and informal trade barriers often take their place. These may take the form of arbitrary sanitary and phytosanitary measures that ignore sound principles of science and globally accepted food safety and inspection standards.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44828
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44828
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.92799
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Tom Daschle
In the past few years alone, United States sausages have been denied entry to Korea because the Korean Government imposed arbitrary and unscientific shelf-life standards on imported sausages; the European Union has banned U.S. beef treated with natural hormones even though scientists from Europe and around the world have declared natural- hormone-treated beef to be safe; and, high-value U.S. pork products cannot be exported to Europe because European meat inspectors require U.S. slaughter and packing plants to meet standards that even their own producers cannot meet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Tom Daschle
These are but a few examples of the barriers to entry facing U.S. producers of value-added farm products. The unfortunate result is that our farmers are being prevented from realizing their full export potential. The Foreign Agricultural Service estimates that U.S. agricultural exports are reduced by $4.7 billion annually due to unjustifiable sanitary and phytosanitary measures alone. Imagine the impact on farm income, rural communities, and the U.S. economy if these barriers were removed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.747
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Tom Daschle
The Value-Added Agricultural Market Access Act of 1997 will bring added focus to this set of issues within the trade policymaking machinery of the U.S. Government. We have a strong inter-agency team of trade negotiators and analysts; over the years, through Democratic and Republican administrations alike, it has been one of the most efficient operations anywhere in the Federal Government. However, the USTR and its support agencies confront an almost overwhelming variety of demands and challenges. They currently are deeply involved in several very ambitious multilateral trade negotiations or preparations for them, including free trade arrangements in the Western Hemisphere and the Pacific rim, NAFTA expansion, and WTO agreements on high-technology products and telecommunications equipment and services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Tom Daschle
The sheer number and complexity of the issues confronting the USTR make priority-setting one of USTR's most important responsibilities. With so much attention now on visionary multilateral initiatives, we must take care not to lose sight of two other practical aspects of trade policy: our bilateral efforts to improve market access and our responsibility to ensure that governments comply with the agreements they have already signed with us, be they multilateral or bilateral. These two aspects of U.S. trade policy are particularly important to the agricultural community, which, as I have emphasized, is second to none in terms of our international commercial prospects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Tom Daschle
As my colleague, Senator Grassley, the distinguished chairman of the Finance Subcommittee on International Trade, knows well, Congress holds a major share of the responsibility, indeed prerogative, for setting U.S. trade policy. It is explicitly assigned that power under article I, section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. Our bill would exercise this authority to institutionalize an appropriate degree of attention on agriculture in U.S. trade policy.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Tom Daschle
U.S. agriculture traditionally has been one of the strongest of any segment of the economy in its support for multilateral trade liberalization, including the negotiation of free trade agreements. Yet, in talking to individual farmers in my State as well as their national representatives, I have the impression that the strength of American agriculture's future support for such initiatives will hinge on how well our Government performs in these areas of our bilateral trade relations. Indeed, I believe that adroit use by the USTR of the procedures established by this bill would enhance our chance of achieving new multilateral rules for agriculture in the next negotiating round of the World Trade Organization in the same way that creation of "Special 301" by Congress in 1988 created leverage and momentum for our negotiators in the run-up to the adoption of intellectual property rules in the Uruguay round.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Tom Daschle
On November 1, 1990, the European Union prohibited imports of U.S. pork and beef on the grounds that our products did not comply with the safety and inspection requirements of the EU's Third Country Meat Directive [TCD]. The prohibition was imposed despite the fact that the requirements of the TCD are largely similar to those already mandated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As a result, American pork and beef exports to the European Union virtually ceased.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tom Daschle
Following this action, the industry filed and the Bush administration accepted a petition under section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. After USTR concluded preliminarily that the EU's administration of the TCD imposed a burden and restriction on U.S. commerce, the EU agreed to resolve the dispute in an exchange of letters that came to be known as the 1992 Meat Agreement. At the time, U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills noted that the practices of the European Union would have been actionable under section 301 absent the 1992 agreement and would become so again if the European Union violated its terms. Overwhelming evidence now indicates that the European Union has done just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Tom Daschle
The 1992 Meat Agreement outlined a specific series of steps that American producers could take to become eligible for export to the European Union, and concluded that the inspection systems of the United States and European Union provided "equivalent safeguards against public health risks." The GATT Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures corroborated this finding and required the European Union to treat USDA inspection requirements as equivalent to its own.
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
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Tom Daschle
Five years later, after millions of dollars in investment by American producers to meet the terms of the 1992 Meat Agreement, only a handful of American plants have been recertified for export to the European Union. Plants managers report that inspections for certification have not been conducted in an objective or transparent manner, and the European Union has failed to acknowledge changes enacted specifically at its request. The cost of this unjustified action has been millions of dollars in lost sales to American pork and beef producers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Tom Daschle
The administration has been more than patient with the European Union, consulting with its diplomats for many months. In my view, the time for waiting has ended. The European Union must tear down its walls and give our farmers and ranchers the level playing field they were promised. Indeed, in just the last few weeks, the European Union has been considering yet another change in animal product approval procedures that would block an additional $1 billion in agricultural exports to the European Union. This action was taken despite the fact that the United States has been working in good faith for over 2 years on a veterinary equivalence agreement that would accommodate European Union concerns. Simply put, it is time to send the European Union a clear message that we will not stand by while they ignore their obligations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Tom Daschle
For this reason, Senator Grassley and I are introducing legislation to require the USTR to determine formally whether the European Union has violated its international obligations, seek prompt initiation of the relevant international dispute settlement proceedings, and review our certification of their meat exporting facilities. This is a straightforward response to a blatant breach of faith on the part of the European Union. The bill sends a clear message that trade is a two- way street, and procedural protectionism is every bit as unacceptable as traditional market barriers like discriminatory quotas and tariffs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, we have consulted with the USTR and Department of Agriculture as we have drafted the legislation, and I am pleased to inform my colleagues that the administration is fast coming to an appreciation of the need for the type of action prescribed by the bill. Last week, it notified the European Union via telex that, absent a resolution of this issue, as of April 1, 1997, all European Union meat and meat product exports will have to "specifically adhere to and meet U.S. regulatory standards." Moreover, "Any plant in the member states of the European Unionropean Union which desires to ship meat, meat products, poultry, or poultry products to the United States will have to be inspected by officials of the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and be certified before it is eligible to ship to market." I am pleased that the administration is headed in the direction prescribed by our bill. I call on my colleagues to support this legislation as well as the value-added agricultural products market access bill as a way to reinforce our Government's emerging stance on this immediate problem and ensure that similar problems in the future receive the serious and timely attention they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6129
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6129
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.36688
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
71
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, I join the minority leader today in introducing two important bills regarding agricultural trade. The first is a bill that requires the U.S. Trade Representative to determine whether the European Union has violated its trade agreements with the United States by failing to certify U.S. beef and pork processing plants for export to the European Union. The failure to certify our plants has cost the pork industry alone as much as $60 million annually.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chuck Grassley
The problem arises under the E.U.'s so-called Third Country Meat Directive. This directive, which has been in place since 1985, calls for E.U. inspection and certification of U.S. meat plants as a condition for accepting exports from those plants. Simply put, if a plant has not been certified, it cannot export to the E.U. member nations. Since the mid-1980's the E.U. has used this directive to prohibit over 400 U.S. facilities from exporting beef and pork to the E.U.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
8.1
Automated Readability Index
0.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Grassley
Many bilateral discussions have taken place between the E.U. and the United States on this issue since 1985. But no satisfactory resolution has ever been reached. In early 1991, the then-U.S. Trade Representative, Carla Hills, initiated an action under section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act. After a year of consultations and the certification of some U.S. plants, we entered into a settlement agreement, known as the 1992 meat agreement. In exchange for the settlement agreement, the United States agreed to withdraw its 301 action.
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
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Chuck Grassley
Under the 1992 meat agreement, the E.U. agreed that U.S. plants would be certified if their inspection systems are equivalent to the E.U.'s. In spite of this agreement, and its commitments made under the WTO Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures, the E.U. has not made any significant progress in certifying U.S. plants. Europe effectively remains a closed market for United States beef and pork.
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
0.916
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Chuck Grassley
What this bill does is require the USTR to determine under section 306 whether the E.U. has violated its trade agreements. This is important because once a determination has been made, the USTR is required to take action. The action could take the form of unilateral retaliation, for example. Furthermore, the bill requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reconsider our certification of European plants if this problem continues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, the impact of the E.U.'s blatant disregard of our trade agreements is substantial for the U.S. meat industry. Our cattle and hog farmers have been effectively shut out of the entire European market. This comes at a time when American agriculture is becoming more dependent on foreign markets. In fact, USDA calculates that American farmers will soon derive up to 30 percent of their net income from foreign trade. So global market access is critical to the viability of the family farmer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chuck Grassley
This bill sends a strong signal to the E.U. that we are no longer willing to tolerate this egregious behavior. Bilateral negotiations have failed. It is time to take swift and strong action to eliminate this barrier to our value-added agricultural products.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chuck Grassley
We must also send a signal to our other foreign trading partners. Trade agreements must be followed. Commitments must be kept. The United States will no longer sit idly by as the rest of the world thumbs it nose at their responsibilities as a trading partner. The stakes are simply too high in terms of American jobs and standard of living.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chuck Grassley
This leads me to the second bill that I have cosponsored today with the minority leader. This bill requires the USTR to identify, on an annual basis, those countries that deny market access to our value- added agricultural products. It also requires identifying countries who are violating the sanitary and phytosanitary provisions of the GATT. This procedure is similar to the special 301 procedure for intellectual property rights.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Chuck Grassley
It is necessary to identify and understand the trade barriers faced by American agriculture so we can work to eliminate them. Not only is foreign trade vital to American farmers, it is vital to the U.S. balance of payments. Agriculture trade is the shining star in an otherwise increasing trade deficit. But we cannot rest on the success of the past. In existing markets we could be doing much better in terms of market share. And many markets remain closed to U.S. ag products.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9.8
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chuck Grassley
This bill will help pinpoint our successes and our failures so we can move forward on bilateral negotiations and, eventually, a new round of agricultural negotiations in the World Trade Organization, beginning in 1999. This annual report will serve as a blueprint to achieving worldwide access for the commodities produced on America's family farms.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
I appreciate the minority leader's hard work on these two pieces of legislation. And I look forward to working with him during this Congress to get these bill enacted into law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Chuck Grassley
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
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I rise to introduce legislation which I now send to the desk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I am sure that my colleagues are familiar with the report recently released by the Social Security Advisory Council. That group, appointed by HHS Secretary Donna Shalala, was charged with making recommendations as to how to place our largest and most popular program -- Social Security -- on a stable and secure path for the 21st century. Their recommendations have accelerated an already vigorous debate concerning the eventual course of Social Security reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.924
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Judd Gregg
As someone who is greatly concerned about the future of Social Security, let me offer my view that we cannot afford the kind of gridlock and partisanship in rescuing that program that we have seen in the Medicare debate. It is vitally important that all of us come together to address problems of retirement security in a bipartisan way -- one that involves all of the important players in this debate -- both in Congress and within the administration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Judd Gregg
My legislation, Mr. President, would simply establish an additional safeguard for the solvency of the Social Security system on which so many American senior citizens depend. Specifically, it will require the Commissioner of Social Security -- at the same time each year that the Social Security trustees report to Congress on the solvency of the Social Security system -- to recommend those legislative actions which the Commissioner deems necessary to place the Social Security system in long-term actuarial balance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I believe that there is broad bipartisan consensus about certain aspects of Social Security. Certainly there is wide bipartisan support for the view that protecting the stability and solvency of the system should be among our highest national priorities. And, most of us recognize the stark fiscal realities facing the Social Security system. I refer to the fact that according to the Social Security trustees, beginning in the year 2012, the Social Security system will face annual operating deficits, meaning that there will then be inadequate revenues coming into the system to support current benefits. From that year onward -- indeed for most of the 75-year period during which actuarial solvency is measured -- there is an ever widening gap between the promises of Social Security and the means available to pay for them, unless we act to change the law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
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
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Judd Gregg
It is beyond those points of agreement, however, that our bipartisan consensus breaks down. Even though we all know that it will take bipartisan action to safeguard this system, the Social Security system could well become a sharpening focus of partisan political activity. Apparently the temptations here are simply too great for politicians to resist. It is the easier -- though less responsible -- course to ignore the problems within the system, and to take political advantage of those who seek to repair them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Judd Gregg
We thus find ourselves in a peculiar situation. Each year, the Social Security trustees send information to Congress about Social Security's troubled future, and call upon Congress to act to restore the system to long-term solvency. Yet, at the same time, the custodians of that system -- indeed, the soon-departing Social Security Commissioner herself -- remain utterly silent as to how this is to be done. It is astounding to me that an individual will again be placed in charge of this most enormous and vital Government program, and yet not be required under the law to forward proposals to keep it stable and secure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Judd Gregg
Toward the end of last year, the staff of the Budget Committee were briefed by representatives of the Social Security Administration as to how they were meeting their established performance goals under the Government Performance and Results Act. One of the goals established by the Social Security Administration was to improve public confidence in Social Security. Meanwhile, no recommendations are coming from the Commissioner of Social Security as to how to justify that confidence in the long term. It is long past time to repair this discontinuity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Judd Gregg
I believe that this legislation should not be controversial. It stands to elementary reason that it should be part and parcel of the duties inherent in the position of Social Security Commissioner, to make such recommendations as are necessary to protect the future of the Social Security system. I hope that Congress will act quickly, and will pass this legislation early in this session.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.86
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I rise to introduce legislation that I believe will finally start us down the long neglected road of developing a coherent, integrated, and coordinated national drought policy. I offer this legislation, Mr. President, in the wake of one of the most devastating droughts the southwestern United States has seen in a century, a drought for which there was simply no preparation at either Federal, State, or local levels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.811
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, some people do not consider a drought to be a disaster, but if live in a drought, and live through a drought, it is just as much a disaster as a tornado or an earthquake. It causes just as much devastation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.917
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Pete Domenici
The problem is it kind of creeps up. And in the flow of its destructive force are many ruined lives, many lost businesses, many people who cannot make the mortgages on their farms and homes. It is time we have some coordinated effort to address these disasters. This legislation seeks to get that done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Pete Domenici
Before I talk about the particulars of my bill, however, I would like to spend a few minutes describing to my colleagues just how devastating a serious drought disaster can be. Unfortunately, my State of New Mexico can be used as a prime example of this devastation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, water is everything in New Mexico. Ours is an arid State, and the rain and snowfall we receive in the spring and winter is literally a matter of life and death to our cities, towns, businesses, and environment. In 1995-96, however, precipitation levels were the lowest the had been in the 100 years that the State has been keeping such records. The results were nothing less than disastrous.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.684
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
For example, the drought decimated the State's agricultural community. Every single county in the State received disaster declarations from the USDA. Farmers in the southern part of the State were forced to go to water wells, depleting an already-taxed aquifer. And, in northeastern New Mexico, winter wheat crops failed for the first time in anyone's memory.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.856
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Pete Domenici
The drought also destroyed forage for livestock producers, causing an industry already hit hard by high feed prices to hurt even more. In all, it was estimated that ranchers lost up to 85 percent of their capital.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Pete Domenici
The drought had a catastrophic impact on New Mexico's forests. The Dome, Hondo, and Chino Wells fires were all sparked by the incredibly dry conditions brought on by the drought, and were exacerbated by the lack of water needed to extinguished them. In all, there were over 1,200 fires in New Mexico last year burning over 140,000 acres of land and wiping out dozens of homes and businesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.84583
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Pete Domenici
The drought also caused municipal water systems to be taxed to the hilt, forcing many cities and towns to consider drastically raised water rates for their citizens. And the drought meant that critical stretches of the Rio Grande River were almost completely dry, which in turn meant vastly reduced amounts of water for wildlife such as the endangered silvery minnow.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Pete Domenici
And New Mexico's problems were those of just one State: the 1995-96 drought devastated the entire southwestern region. Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Kansas were all severely impacted by the drought. Small businessmen, farmers, and ranchers all across the area were wiped out. Oklahoma experienced almost $500 million in agricultural losses alone. Texas's agricultural losses exceeded $2 billion, while its overall statewide losses were over $5 billion. And in the southwest as a whole, almost 3 million acres of land were engulfed by fire, an amount almost three times the 5-year acreage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.94444
VADER
-0.965
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Pete Domenici
In short, Mr. President, this drought was a killer. We in the Southwest were fortunate that this year is proving to be a much better year for precipitation than the last. But we do not know what the next year will bring. There could be yet another drought, again sending towns scrambling to drill new water wells, sweeping fire across bone- dry forests, and forcing farmers and ranchers to watch their way of life being wiped out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
7.7
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Pete Domenici
But I do not want to give the impression that severe droughts are solely the curse of the Southwest. Every region in the United States can be hit by these catastrophes. In 1976-77, a short but intense drought struck the Pacific Northwest, requiring the construction of numerous dams and reservoirs to secure millions of additional acre feet of needed water. The 1988 Midwest drought caused over $5 billion in losses. And the infamous 7-year drought of 1986-93 experienced by California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Great Basin States caused extensive damage to water systems, water quality, fish and wildlife, and recreational activities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.21131
VADER
-0.225
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Pete Domenici
And yet, even though they are so pervasive, and even though they so seriously impact the economic and environmental well-being of the entire Nation, we in New Mexico have learned from hard experience that the United States is poorly prepared to deal with serious drought emergencies. As a result of the hardships being suffered in every part of my state last year, I convened a special Multi-State Drought Task Force of Federal, State, local, and tribal emergency management agencies to coordinate efforts to respond to the drought. The task force was ably headed up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and included every Federal agency that has programs designed to deal with drought.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.21888
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.19106
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Pete Domenici
Unfortunately, what the task force found was that although the Federal Government has numerous drought related programs on the books, there simply is no integrated, coordinated system of implementing those programs. For example, while most of the Federal drought programs require a person to apply proactively for relief under them, there was almost a total lack of knowledge about those programs on the part of the victims they were designed to help. Worse yet, the programs that are in place are fragmented and ad hoc, and stop well short of comprehensively helping people prepare for or respond to drought. Consequently, at first drought victims in this Nation do not know who to turn to for help, and then find that the help that is available is too late and totally inadequate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.6864
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
-0.456
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Pete Domenici
These fundamental problems were specifically identified by the Multi- State Drought Task Force in its final report on the drought of 1995-96. The task force stated that "[t]he States are left are left to navigate the ocean of applicable assistance programs as best they can." The task force went on to observe:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Pete Domenici
The Western Governors' Association recognized the exact same problems in its 1996 Drought Response Action Plan. The WGA stated that "[t[he absence of a lead agency to handle drought -- in addition to the lack of Federal interagency coordination -- has significantly reduced the Federal Government's ability to provide adequate support over the long term." Indeed, the Multi-State Drought Task Force recommended that "Congress in coordination with the administration develop and adopt a National Drought Policy to include a national drought monitory system and an institutionalized organizational structure with a designated lead Federal agency to direct and coordinate the efforts of the Federal Government in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from drought, as well as mitigating the impacts of drought." Similarly, the Western Governors' Association recommends "[d]evelop[ing] a national drought policy or framework that integrates actions and responsibilities among all levels of government (Federal, State, regional, and local). This policy should plainly spell out preparedness, response, and mitigation measures to be provided by each entity." And it is my understanding that the National Governors' Association is considering adopting a similar recommendation sponsored by Governor Johnson of New Mexico.
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
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Pete Domenici
All of this, Mr. President, has led me to introduce today's legislation. I believe that my bill will be the first step toward finally establishing a coherent, effective national drought policy. My bill creates a commission comprised of representatives of those Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies and organizations which are most involved with drought issues. On the Federal side, the Commission will include representatives from USDA, Interior, the Army, FEMA, SBA, and Commerce -- agencies which all currently have drought-related programs on the books. Equally important will be the nonfederal members, including representatives from the National Governors' Association, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and four persons representative of those groups that are always hardest hit by drought emergencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Pete Domenici
The Commission will be charged with determining what needs exists on the Federal, State, local, and tribal levels with regard to drought; with reviewing existing Federal, State, local, and tribal drought programs; and with determining what gaps exist between the needs of drought victims and those programs currently designed to deal with drought.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.8
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Pete Domenici
More importantly, the Commission will then be charged with making recommendations on how Federal drought laws and programs can be better integrated into a comprehensive national policy to mitigate the impacts of, and respond to, serious drought emergencies. Should Federal drought programs be consolidated under one single existing agency? How can the Nation be better prepared for these disasters? Should emergency loan programs that stand the risk of sinking drought victims deeper into debt be reevaluated? These are just some of the questions that we in Congress need guidance on if we are to move to the next level in developing a national drought strategy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.99853
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.19106
VADER
-0.539
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Pete Domenici
In conclusion, Mr. President, my legislation is just the first step in addressing the major national problem of drought disasters, but it is a step that must be taken quickly. Drought can strike any State, at any time, for any duration. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.09
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a very important piece of legislation that would affect every American taxpayer. This measure would prohibit Federal funds from being used to encourage labor union membership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.656
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I was shocked to learn that the Department of Labor has published and distributed brochures which state, If you don't have a union, you may want to consider joining an existing union or working with others to start one. These brochures are designed to help American workers know their rights when it comes to various forms of discrimination. I recognize the importance of these brochures, but I firmly believe that it is not the responsibility of the Federal Government to encourage or discourage labor union membership in any form. Organized labor has the resources and the manpower to do their own recruiting. They certainly should not be receiving free solicitation at the expense of the American taxpayer.
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)
1.02165
VADER
0.605
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Strom Thurmond
The legislation that I am introducing today specifically prohibits any Federal agency from using Federal funds for programs, seminars, staff positions, or publications which would compel, instruct, encourage, urge, or persuade individuals to join labor unions. As I stated before, it simply is not the responsibility of the Federal Government to encourage union membership. The American taxpayer should not bear the burden of promoting labor unions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.897
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Strom Thurmond
My distinguished colleagues, Senators Faircloth, Helms, Hutchinson, Kempthorne, Shelby, and Sessions, join me as original cosponsors of this measure that I send to the desk. I invite our other colleagues to join us in support of this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Warner
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation which will return a sense of fairness to the military health care system by providing Medicare-eligible military retirees the same health care plan that is currently available to every other retired Federal employee. Under this legislation, all Medicare-eligible military retirees and their family members will be given the option to participate in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan [FEHBP].
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Warner
Under the current system military retirees lose their guaranteed access to military medical care at age 65 and are forced to rely exclusively on Medicare. It is worth noting that our military retirees are the only group of Federal employees whose health plan is taken away at age 65. I am sure that my colleagues would agree that this situation is not only inherently unfair, but that it also breaks a long standing health care commitment to our military retirees. When these men and women joined the Armed Forces, they were promised health care for both them and their families, for the rest of their lives. This was a commitment. This was in writing. Now, at age 65, they find out that this commitment is being withdrawn.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John Warner
Mr. President, the commonly held belief that the health care provided for military retirees is second to none is a myth. The truth is that when you compare it to what is provided by other large employers including General Motors, IBM, Exxon, and the rest of the Federal Government, the health care that is provided to our Medicare-eligible military retirees and their family members has become second to almost all others.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Warner
This bill that I am introducing today is the same legislation that I introduced in the 104th Congress. Although my legislation was not adopted, the fiscal year 1997 Senate-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report directed the Department of Defense to conduct a study of the cost and feasibility of extending the option of enrollment in FEHBP to our Medicare-eligible military retirees. This report is due to Congress on March 1, 1997. I am hopeful that this study will thoroughly examine this issue and provide meaningful recommendations that we can use to strengthen the military health care system during the Armed Services Committee's consideration of the bill I am introducing today.
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)
1.02165
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
John Warner
Mr. President, this legislation represents a major step forward in the application of equitable standards of health care for all Federal employees and honors our commitment to those veterans who served our Nation faithfully through many years of arduous military service. I invite my colleagues to join me as cosponsors of this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Herb Kohl
Mr. KOHL.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
0.4
Coleman-Liau Index
1.6
SMOG Index
3.3
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
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I rise today to offer the Sunshine in Litigation Act, a measure that addresses the growing abuse of secrecy orders issued by our Federal courts. All too often our Federal courts allow vital information that is discovered in litigation -- and which directly bears on public health and safety -- to be covered up, to be shielded from people whose lives are potentially at stake, and from the public officials we have asked to protect our health and safety.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Herb Kohl
All this happens because of the use of so-called protective orders -- really gag orders issued by courts -- that are designed to keep information discovered in the course of litigation secret and undisclosed. Typically, injured victims agree to a defendant's request to keep lawsuit information secret. They agree because defendants threaten that, without secrecy, they will refuse to pay a settlement. Victims cannot afford to take such chances. And while courts in these situations actually have the legal authority to deny requests for secrecy, typically they do not -- because both sides have agreed, and judges have other matters they prefer to attend to. So judges are regularly and frequently entering these protective orders, using the power of the Federal Government to keep people in the dark about the dangers they face.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66648
VADER
-0.913
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Herb Kohl
The measure that I am introducing today will bring crucial information out of the darkness and into the light. The measure amends rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to require that judges weigh the impact on public health and safety before approving these secrecy orders. It is simple, effective, and straightforward. The Judiciary Committee reported out identical legislation last Congress by a bipartisan 11 to 7 majority.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Herb Kohl
Our bill essentially codifies what is already the practice of the best judges. In cases that do not affect public health safety, existing practice would continue, and courts could still issue protective orders as they do today. But in cases affecting public health and safety courts would apply a balancing test: they could permit secrecy only if the need for privacy outweighs the public's need to know about potential health or safety hazards. Moreover, courts could not, under this measure, issue protective orders that would prevent disclosures to regulatory agencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Herb Kohl
Although the law may result in some small additional burden on judges, a little extra work from judges seems a tiny price to pay for protecting blameless people from dangers. Every day, in the course of litigation, judges make tough calls about how to construe the public interest and interpret other laws that Congress passes. I am confident that the courts will administer this law fairly and sensibly. If this requires extra work, then the work is well worth it. After all no one argues that spoiled meat should be let out on the market because stricter regulations mean more work for FDA meat inspectors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Herb Kohl
The problem of excessive secrecy orders in cases involving public health and safety has been apparent for many years. The Judiciary Committee first held hearings on this issue in 1990. "Court Secrecy," Hearings before the Subcommittee. On Courts and Administrative Practice, Committee on the Judiciary, May 17, 1990, 101st Congress, 2d Session. The committee held hearings again in 1994.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Herb Kohl
In 1990, Arthur Bryant, the executive director of Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, told us: "The one thing we learned * * * is that this problem is far more egregious than we ever imagined. It goes the length and depth of this country, and the frank truth is that much of civil litigation in this country is taking place in secret." Four years later, the attorney Gerry Spence told us about 19 cases he had been involved in in which his clients had to sign secrecy agreements. They included cases involving defects in a hormonal pregnancy test that caused severe birth defect, a defective braking system of a steam roller, and an improperly manufactured tire rim.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Herb Kohl
Individual examples of this problem abound. For over a decade, Miracle Recreation, a U.S. playground equipment company, marketed a merry-go-round that caused serious injuries to scores of small children -- including severed fingers and feet. Lawsuits brought against the manufacturer were confidentially settled, preventing the public and the Consumer Products Safety Commission from learning about the hazard. It took more than a decade for regulators to discover the hazard and for the company to recall the merry-go-round.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Herb Kohl
There are yet more cases like these. In 1973, GM began marketing vehicles with dangerously-placed fuel tanks that tended to rupture, burn, and explode on impact more frequently than regular tanks. Soon after these vehicles hit the American road, tragic accidents began occurring, and lawsuits were filed. More than 150 lawsuits were settled confidentially by GM. For years, this secrecy prevented the public from learning of the dangers of these vehicles -- 6 million of which are still on the road. It wasn't until a trial in 1993 that the public began learning of the dangers of GM sidesaddle gas tanks and the GM crash test data which demonstrated these dangers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.946
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Herb Kohl
Another case involves Fred Barbee, a Wisconsin resident whose wife, Carol, died because of a defective heart valve. Mr. Barbee told us that months and years before his wife died, the valve manufacturer had quietly, without public knowledge, settled dozens of lawsuits in which the valve's defects were demonstrated. So when Mrs. Barbee's valve malfunctioned, she rushed to a health clinic in Spooner, WI, thinking, as did her doctors, that she was suffering from a heart attack. Ignorant of the evidence that her valve was defective, Mrs. Barbee was misdiagnosed. Mrs. Barbee was treated incorrectly and died. To this day, Mr. Barbee believes that but for the secret settlement of heart valve lawsuits, he and his wife would have been aware of the valve defect, and his wife would be alive today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Herb Kohl
At the 1994 Judiciary Committee hearing, we heard from a family which I must call the Does because they are under a secrecy order and were afraid to use their own names when talking to us and to our committee. The Does were the victims of tragic medical malpractice that resulted in serious brain damage to their child. A friend of the Does is using the same doctor, but Mrs. Doe is terrified of saying anything to her friend for fear of violating the secrecy order that governed her lawsuit settlement. Mrs. Doe is afraid that if she talks, the defendant in her case will suspend the ongoing settlement payments that allow her to care for her injured child.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.13549
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.21131
VADER
-0.946
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Herb Kohl
What sort of court system prohibits a woman from telling her friend that her child might be in danger? And the more disturbing question is this: What other secrets are currently held under lock and key which could be saving lives if they were made public?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.628
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, having said all this, I must in fairness recognize that there is another side to this problem. Privacy is a cherished possession, and business information is an important commodity. For this reason, the courts must, in some cases, keep trade secrets and other business information confidential. The goal of this measure I have introduced is to ensure that courts do not carelessly and automatically sanction secrecy when the health and safety of the American public is at stake. At the same time, it will still allow defendants to obtain secrecy orders when the need for privacy is significant and substantial.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Herb Kohl
To attack the problem of excessive court secrecy is not to attack the business community. Most of the time, businesses seek protective orders for legitimate reasons. And although a few opponents of product liability reform may dispute that businesses care about public health and safety, we know that they do. Business people want to know about dangerous and defective products, and they want regulatory agencies to have the information necessary to protect the public.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
-0.669
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Herb Kohl
The Sunshine in Litigation Act is a simple effort to protect the safety of the American people. Its benefits far outweigh any of the worst imaginable disadvantages. And the longer we wait to enact the legislation, the more people are put at risk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Herb Kohl
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
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I introduce the Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act of 1997. Along with Senator Shelby and Congressmen Hyde and Schumer, I introduced the original Child Support Recovery Act in 1992, and today Senator DeWine and I are pleased to introduce a measure that will toughen the original law to ensure that more serious crimes receive more serious punishment. In so doing, we can send a clear message to deadbeat dads and moms: ignore the law, ignore your responsibilities, and you will pay a high price. In other words, pay up or go to jail.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
-0.027
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Herb Kohl
Current law already makes it a Federal offense to willfully fail to pay child support obligations to a child in another State if the obligation has remained unpaid for longer than a year or is greater than $5,000. However, current law provides for a maximum of just 6 months in prison for a first offense, and a maximum of 2 years for a second offense. A first offense, however -- no matter how egregious -- is not a felony under current law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.854
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Herb Kohl
Police officers and prosecutors have used the current law effectively, but they have found that current misdemeanor penalties do not adequately deal with more serious cases -- those cases in which parents move from State to State to intentionally evade child support penalties, or fail to pay child support obligations for more than 2 years -- serious cases that deserve serious, felony punishment. In response to these concerns, President Clinton has drafted legislation that would address this problem, and we are pleased to introduce it today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.625
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.625
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.34993
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
-0.739
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.2
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Herb Kohl
This new effort builds on past successes achieved through bipartisan work. In the 4 years since the original deadbeat parents legislation was signed into law by President Bush, collections have increased by nearly 50 percent, from $8 to $11.8 billion, and we should be proud of that increase. Moreover, a new national database has helped identify 60,000 delinquent fathers, over half of whom owed money to women on welfare.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.908
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Herb Kohl
Nevertheless, there is much more we can do. It has been estimated that if delinquent parents fully paid up their child support, approximately 800,000 women and children could be taken off the welfare rolls. So our new legislation cracks down on the worst violators, and makes clear that intentional or long-term evasion of child support responsibilities will not receive a slap on the wrist. In so doing, it will help us continue the fight to ensure that every child receives the parental support they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.64
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, with this bill we have a chance to make a difference in the lives of families across the country. So I look forward to working with my colleagues to give police and prosecutors the tools they need to effectively pursue individuals who seek to avoid their family obligations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that additional material 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
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a constitutional amendment for myself, Senator Daschle, Senator Reid, Senator Feinstein, Senator Hollings, Senator Ford, and Senator Wyden.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral