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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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19 Speakers
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Speakers
Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley said 70 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Chuck Grassley said 1448 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Dirk Kempthorne Dirk Kempthorne said 66 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Dirk Kempthorne said 1269 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Craig Thomas Craig Thomas said 66 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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John McCain John McCain said 48 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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John McCain said 943 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 49 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Chris Dodd said 868 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 46 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman said 812 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Max Baucus Max Baucus said 52 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Max Baucus said 802 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Herb Kohl Herb Kohl said 46 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Herb Kohl said 795 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Joseph Lieberman Joseph Lieberman said 34 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Joseph Lieberman said 729 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Bob Graham Bob Graham said 38 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Bob Graham said 726 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell Ben Nighthorse Campbell said 26 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell said 637 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Bill Roth Bill Roth said 32 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Bill Roth said 612 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Rod Grams Rod Grams said 28 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Rod Grams said 581 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 19 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Al D'Amato Al D'Amato said 26 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Al D'Amato said 501 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Barbara A. Mikulski Barbara A. Mikulski said 34 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Barbara A. Mikulski said 497 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Mike DeWine Mike DeWine said 23 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Mike DeWine said 345 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Frank Murkowski Frank Murkowski said 16 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Frank Murkowski said 337 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Spencer Abraham Spencer Abraham said 14 sentences of a total of 733 sentences.
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Spencer Abraham said 267 words of a total of 13864 words.
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Full Transcript
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Mr. President, I want to begin my statement today describing a powerful and emotional sight that moves us to the core of our faith and beliefs about America and about those who served in the Armed Forces of our Nation.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0330980925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0177464011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017072336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007037971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005024098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001138898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.80482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.33829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.20398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.87E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
66.395
Magnitude:
40
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Many of us have visited one or more of the military academies that train our future military leaders. These academies have varied missions and yet all of them share in the critical task of developing leaders for their particular service. On the grounds of each academy is a chapel, a spectacular place that at once identifies itself as a place of worship.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1945812255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0265220413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0098930592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081187674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074308511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008686263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007851951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000415614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.53683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.05738E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.40368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
81.198
Magnitude:
62
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
In each chapel, a place has been reserved for the prisoners of war and the missing in action from their particular service. A pew has been set aside and marked by a candle, a powerful symbol that not all have returned from battle. This hallowed place has been set aside so that all POW's and MIA's are remembered with dignity and honor. It is a moving and emotional moment to pause at this reserved pew, to be encouraged by the burning candle, to recall the valor and sacrifice of those soldiers, sailors, and pilots and to be inspired today by what they have done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3858369775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0262943824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053879085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052282125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028917642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013793892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003439847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002769422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.1843E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.923E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.82E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.172
Magnitude:
104
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
We can do more to honor the memory of the POW's and MIA's who have served in our Nation's wars.
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
-0.031
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1412795042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099172117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007930908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041825973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007647164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006169234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004182849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003877061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003218944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001459518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.19343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.083
Magnitude:
20
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
5.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Therefore, today I am introducing the National POW/MIA Recognition Act of 1997. This act would authorize the POW/MIA flag to be displayed over military installations, post offices, and memorials around the Nation and other appropriate places of significance on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and on the last business day before each of the preceding holidays. A companion bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Jane Harman from California.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1712829689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0449733459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021161848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017144075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009885956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000973167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008313049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004915041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000135957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.81747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.01277E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
86.46
Magnitude:
85
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Congress has officially recognized the National League of Families POW/MIA flag. Displaying this flag would be a powerful symbol to all Americans that we have not forgotten -- and will not forget.
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
0.515
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0797419576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049535465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048889433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022091239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013609173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003644164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001581042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001273229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001108227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.1615E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7772E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
72.221
Magnitude:
33
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
As you know, the United States has fought in many wars, and thousands of Americans who served in those wars were captured by the enemy or listed as missing in action. In 20th century wars alone, more than 147,000 Americans were captured and became prisoners of war; of that number more than 15,000 died while in captivity. When we add to the number those who are still missing in action, we realize that more can be done to honor their commitment to duty, honor, and country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.7376
VADER
-0.967
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1205296838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0334657379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.009161378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073739277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0070459508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013788751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010865751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001540427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.08517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.91E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.039
Magnitude:
84
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
The display of the POW/MIA flag would be a forceful reminder that we care not only for them, but also for their families who personally carry with them the burden on sacrifice. We want them to know that they do not stand alone, that we stand with them and beside them, as they remember the loyalty and devotion of those who served.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0136903778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075158845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069649243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006296553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005938427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001144447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.43089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.13267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.45171E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.534E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.793E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.02
Magnitude:
63
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
As a veteran who served in Korea, I personally know that the remembrance of another's sacrifice in battle is one of the highest and most noble acts we can do. Let us now demonstrate our indebtedness and gratitude for those who served that we might live in freedom.
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
0.847
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0153874469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022052634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019583566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013224651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001255084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.379E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.57665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.10857E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5786E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.686E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.3884E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.365
Magnitude:
48
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Just as those special reserved pews in the chapels of the military academies recall the spirit and presence of our POW's and MIA's, so too will the display of their flag over military installations and other Government offices be a special reminder that we have not forgotten -- and will not forget. Before this coming Memorial Day I invite my Senate colleagues to please join me in passing this bill to display the POW/ MIA flag on national days of celebration.
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
0.831
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.05037589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0253985141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0119085897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033300334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001188973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003750563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001062642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.00292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6986E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2193E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.685
Magnitude:
81
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that 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
0.0089760782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021011592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019229457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016750264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003775504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002412246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.52194E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.55323E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.46387E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8504E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a bill on the Internal Revenue Code. From time to time we need to change the Internal Revenue Code, particularly when it deals with agriculture. However, there may be some people listening who do not understand agriculture. They may see these efforts as doing something special for farmers. I want to clarify today that I am a person who comes from the school of thought that every penny of legal tax that is owed the Federal Government should be paid. But I think, also, we have a responsibility, as Representatives of the people, to make sure that we balance taxpayers' compliance with taxpayers' rights.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.035043477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0114373499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044754252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016226993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013362992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010133875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003093011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.53722E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.90553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.79472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.159E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
45.291
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.057
Magnitude:
31
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Chuck Grassley
The legislation I am introducing today is centered on a proposition that has been the law for approximately 40 years. It proscribes that most farm landlords, just like small business people and other commercial landlords, should not have to pay self-employment tax on cash rent income. For 40 years it has been that way for farm people and city people alike. But in 1995, there was an Arkansas Federal tax court case that said the IRS could take other expansive factors into consideration. As a result of that tax case, the IRS decided to issue a related technical advice memorandum. These are widely deemed to be IRS policy statements on the law. As a result, many farm landlords are now treated differently from commercial and other city landlords. Consequently, farmers and retired farmers now find themselves paying 15.3 percent self-employment tax on cash rent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.385
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1199155929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0743557932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0200791561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176349524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0148518084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017040147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017031991
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:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.376
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Chuck Grassley
So, I say to the IRS, as I give an explanation for my legislation this morning: Don't try to game the system. The law remains what people have counted on for 40 years. Unless there is an act of Congress, you ought to respect history before you change the rules. Obviously, the test of time ought to prove the taxpayer was right and the IRS was wrong, particularly since there now is a difference between the farm sector and the city sector.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.151991786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0894975441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0134337883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0104246734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0060533639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045825615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014570466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003613416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003043523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001556473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.69474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
48.366
Magnitude:
68
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
20.545
Magnitude:
68
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chuck Grassley
The correct rationale is simple, the self employment tax applies to income from labor or employment. Income from cash rents represents the value of ownership or equity in land, not labor or employment. Therefore, the self employment tax should not ordinarily apply to income from cash rents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0613607524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0120110824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006301394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032758107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004859591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002364245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001327832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.84696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.42312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.29935E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.8862E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
28.643
Magnitude:
53
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
28.232
Magnitude:
53
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chuck Grassley
So, along with Senator Grams of Minnesota, I am introducing this bill so farmers and retired farmers are not going to be encroached upon by the IRS and the Tax Code as a result of this Arkansas Federal tax court case and the IRS technical advice memorandum. The IRS has thus, through this court case and broadened by its own pronouncement, introduced a new barrier to the family farmer. Our legislation would remove this new IRS barrier so that farm families and retired farmers can continue to operate.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0124415033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0064303167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058121583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011891328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010601686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005878855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005301667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004822818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004379191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003813348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001167301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
66.394
Magnitude:
23
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
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
26
Chuck Grassley
Specifically, our legislation would clarify that when the IRS is applying the self-employment tax to the cash rent farm leases, it should limit its inquisition to the lease agreement. This is not an expansion of the law for the taxpayers. Rather, it is a narrowing of an antitaxpayer expansion initiated by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax law does not ordinarily require cash rent landlords in cities to pay the self-employment tax. Indeed, cash rent farm landlords are the only ones occasionally required to pay the tax. This is due to a 40- year-old exception that allowed the retired farmers of the late 1950's to become vested in the Social Security system.
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
0.541
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0014036162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008098493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000558706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005338074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003451032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001781063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000116351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001129842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.6859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.38057E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.41541E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Chuck Grassley
However, the law originally imposed the tax on farm landlords only when their lease agreements with their renters required the landlord to participate in the operation of the farm and in the farming of the land.
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
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0491942686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0270448218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040578936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012648227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003449163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002637336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002256736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002216507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001722912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.07862E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8554E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
87.138
Magnitude:
46
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Chuck Grassley
Forty years later and we are here today, the IRS has expanded the application of the self-employment tax for farmland owners. Now the Tax Court has told the IRS that in one particular instance, the IRS could look beyond the lease agreement. On this very limited authority, the IRS has unilaterally expanded the one court case even further so it now approximates a national tax policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.583
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.7802447081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3504650667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1643102849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0983746839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0198027803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0127428124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0081544051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.007925518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0061108534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018380138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004745969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
78.525
Magnitude:
46
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Chuck Grassley
Our legislation clarifies that the IRS should examine only the lease agreement. Thus, it would preserve the pre-1996 status quo. We want to preserve the historical self-employment tax treatment of farm rental agreements, equating them with landlords in small businesses and commercial properties within the cities. The 1957 tax law was designed to benefit retired farmers of that generation so that they would qualify for Social Security.
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
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0452889042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021757032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019103905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002737625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001568367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
8.2822E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.436E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.09E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.92E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.5E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.5E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Chuck Grassley
So, obviously, those persons of the 1950's have all since passed from the scene. Their children and grandchildren are now the victims of this IRS expansion of their old rule. Congress does not intend that farm owners be treated differently from other real estate owners, other than as they have been historically. We need the clarity provided in our legislation in order to turn back an improper, unilateral, and targeted IRS expansion of old tax law. In other words, I see this legislation as removing this new IRS barrier to the family farm and the American dream.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0171834967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0141544369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017828586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001382231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009062186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005885384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001088147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.48653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.43128E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3963E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
76.188
Magnitude:
70
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Chuck Grassley
I ask unanimous consent that the text of our 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
0.0770890911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0175564521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0100589423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.00613546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036536887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001674321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.96364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.02826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.85307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.40366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
69.287
Magnitude:
66
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Rod Grams
Mr. President, I rise this morning in strong support of the Farm Independence Act of 1997 which my good friend, Senator Grassley, and I introduce here today. This legislation is critical in protecting American farmers and ranchers from yet another IRS attack -- the third this year -- on the family farm.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0127822059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069895228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003511973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0001126672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.67677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.69334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.7562E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.566E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.079E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.357E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.38E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.127
Magnitude:
23
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Rod Grams
I suspect when President Grover Cleveland remarked that, "just when you thought you were making ends meet, someone moves the ends," the former President must have been thinking about the Internal Revenue Service.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0570884265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0434600835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048376449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0038617072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031665189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023845609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001765513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001506331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001208059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.87556E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.94083E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
95.412
Magnitude:
34
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
Rod Grams
This time, the IRS has issued a decision in one of its technical advice memoranda that, if fully enforced, will result in a 15.3-percent tax increase for thousands of farmers. Let me repeat that. A recent IRS decision could result in a 15.3-percent tax increase for thousands of farmers.
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)
-2.19722
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3158264095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0619644939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0100261335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019369392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008790079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001851189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001102685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001083589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.11037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.69288E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.11148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.765
Magnitude:
39
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Rod Grams
Essentially, if a producer incorporates -- and many Minnesota producers, both small and large, do -- and then rents his land to the farm corporation, the rental income the farmer receives is not only subject to income tax but to an additional 15.3-percent self-employment tax.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0053929303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038525148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023837447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016781969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002427368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001702679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.32206E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.16065E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01278E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.9106E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5337E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
85.523
Magnitude:
14
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Rod Grams
The purpose of the Grassley-Grams Farm Independence Act of 1997 is simple and it is straightforward. Our bill would stop the IRS from imposing this 15.3-percent tax increase on our farmers and ranchers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0033074142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002821518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013937934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010216813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.97044E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.42233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.61011E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.73828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.05836E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8043E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.9791E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.695
Magnitude:
34
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Rod Grams
Mr. President, last Congress, we passed the most sweeping reforms in agricultural policy in 60 years and gave farmers the freedom to farm. At that time, we also promised farmers regulatory relief, improved research and risk management, free and fair trade, and -- perhaps most importantly -- we promised farmers tax relief.
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
0.974
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0135883107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0132235276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034201461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014153776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005143201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004611112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.26996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.33451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.69958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.5402E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.121E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
29.86
Magnitude:
25
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Rod Grams
Now, many of us in Congress have made tax relief a top priority. I do so, in part, because it is a top priority for Minnesota farmers, and toward this end, I am an original cosponsor of a bill to repeal the estate tax, and I strongly support legislation to cut capital gains taxes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1951716491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1444938127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0124026745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021994123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010147482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009876382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006026876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001027031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.8692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.04332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8545E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.313
Magnitude:
31
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Rod Grams
But, unfortunately, we haven't made much progress in convincing the President and some in Congress that this is not fat-cat legislation but absolutely necessary for the survival and success of the family farm.
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)
0.58779
VADER
0.713
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1780669205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0285214832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065179527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064690583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020354508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012826521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011129343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002759188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.96411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.33638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5292E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.539
Magnitude:
25
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Rod Grams
But, even more frustrating than these obstacles to providing farmers with critical relief from the death tax and capital gains taxes are back-door attempts by the IRS to actually raise taxes on our farmers and ranchers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.755
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0105514351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0078492812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031865577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005184429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003539835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.49656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.91197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.78603E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0475E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7294E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8339E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
95.204
Magnitude:
30
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Rod Grams
First, came the alternative minimum tax which attacked cash-based accounting. Second, came a decision that income from culled cows -- cows that don't milk -- is income that disqualifies low-income farmers from receiving the earned income tax credit. And, now, the IRS wants to exact a 15.3-percent tax increase on thousands of American farmers and ranchers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0615576573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0333149481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0169922117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.009079148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003091407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002250527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.5091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.40421E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.76834E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.28884E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.26259E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.297
Magnitude:
8
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Rod Grams
Mr. President, I am 100 percent committed to providing Minnesota farmers with tax relief they desperately need. I hope the President and others in Congress come around on this issue as well.
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
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0063298154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028416842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013172981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012629473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002589971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001858396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.15601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6232E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5427E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3675E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.71E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.497
Magnitude:
41
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Rod Grams
But, at a bare minimum, the President should send a signal to the IRS that these back-door attempts to raise revenues on the backs of the Nation's farmers and ranchers is totally unacceptable.
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
-0.537
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0102154023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0075566764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028292483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003838403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002901302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002888412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000170953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9861E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4571E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2593E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.407E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
26.348
Magnitude:
9
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Rod Grams
I am convinced that a second gold age of agriculture is within reach in the final days of this century and also the whole of the next if only we in Government help -- rather than hinder -- our farmers' and ranchers' efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0172330008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0107684828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013754682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001818614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001624433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.35538E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.5718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.08064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.06221E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.746E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1457E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.578
Magnitude:
38
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Rod Grams
So, Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to support the Farm Independence Act of 1997. I also commend the Senator from Iowa for his leadership on this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0144806996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0087796034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086587213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047821948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010992155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.57409E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.06292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.9806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.5551E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.483E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.56E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
84.48
Magnitude:
21
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Bankruptcy Abuse Reform Act of 1997, legislation which addresses a serious problem that threatens Americans' confidence in our bankruptcy laws. The measure would cap at $100,000 the State homestead exemption that an individual filing for personal bankruptcy can claim. It passed the Senate last term when it was included into the Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act (S. 1559), and I hope that we can all support this measure again this year. The goal of our measure is simple but vitally important: to make sure that our Bankruptcy Code is more than just a beachball for crooked millionaires who want to hide their assets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7251224946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1487193746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0652643852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050593695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017719529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007899826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004859902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003185438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002591066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.08634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0322E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.182
Magnitude:
60
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Herb Kohl
Let me tell you why this legislation is critically needed. In chapter 7 Federal personal bankruptcy proceedings, the debtor is allowed to exempt certain possessions and interests from being used to satisfy his outstanding debts. One of the chief things that a debtor seeks to protect is his home, and I agree with that in principle. Few question that debtors should be able to keep the roofs over their heads. But, in practice, this homestead exemption has become a source of abuse.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.19106
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0114530769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0045390683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021994396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013154702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009034849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006221255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001967265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.90009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.5807E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8066E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.794
Magnitude:
107
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Herb Kohl
Under section 522 of the Code, a debtor may opt to exempt his home according to local, State, or Federal bankruptcy provisions. The Federal exemption allows the debtor to shield up to $15,000 of value in his house. The State exemptions vary tremendously: some States do not allow the debtor to exempt any of his home's value, while eight States set no ceiling and allow an unlimited exemption. The vast majority of States have exemptions under $40,000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
0.617
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0479643873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0243450952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.015812456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.010755664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013822243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006447388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.9344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.52644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.39121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.5912E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0964E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
93.487
Magnitude:
135
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Herb Kohl
My amendment under section 522 would cap State exemptions so that no debtor could ever exempt more than $100,000 of the value of his home.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0320165127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0114561451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021104128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016294234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007298926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.85244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.66228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.45551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.1256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8521E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0479E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
95.011
Magnitude:
52
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, in the last few years, the ability of debtors to use State homestead exemptions has led to flagrant abuses of the Bankruptcy Code. Multimillionaire debtors have moved to one of the eight States that have unlimited exemptions -- most often Florida or Texas -- bought multi-million-dollar houses, and continued to live like kings even after declaring bankruptcy. This shameless manipulation of the Bankruptcy Code cheats creditors out of compensation and rewards only those who can game the system. Oftentimes, the creditor who is robbed is the American taxpayer. In recent years, S&L swindlers, insider trading convicts, and other shady characters have managed to protect their ill-gotten gains through this loophole.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16034
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.7460671477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0377927994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0328712718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0137918585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029649578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002765828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000902981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001834497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001541405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001325076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001319448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.007
Magnitude:
77
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Herb Kohl
One infamous S&L banker with more than $4 billion in claims against him bought a multi-million-dollar horse ranch in Florida. Another man who pled guilty to insider trading abuses lives in a 7,000-square-foot beachfront home worth $3.25 million -- all tucked away from the $2.75 billion in suits against him. We read even now about the possibility that O.J. Simpson may seek to avoid the civil suit judgment against him buying a lavish home in Florida, a State with an unlimited exemption, and declaring bankruptcy to avoid paying his multimillion-dollar obligations. These deadbeats get wealthier while legitimate creditors -- including the U.S. Government -- get the short end of the stick.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
-0.691
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0378503086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.025963629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056359255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017034135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008924814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007100751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000310388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.97895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.80057E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.8855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9672E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.383
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Herb Kohl
Simply put, the current practice is grossly unfair and contravenes the intent of our laws: People are supposed to get a fresh start, not a head start, under the Bankruptcy Code.
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
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0283297471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0109080342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026320089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013404831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012489267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001015761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002824229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001994813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.64153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5633E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.8046E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.88
Magnitude:
136
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
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
10
Herb Kohl
In addition, these unlimited homestead exemptions have made it increasingly difficult for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Resolution Trust Corporation to go after S&L crooks. With the S&L crisis costing us billions of dollars and with a deficit that still remains unacceptably high, we owe it to the taxpayers to make it as hard as possible for those responsible for fraud to profit from their wrongs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.029490536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0210572805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0177540176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001544189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013449199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0009043676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003271045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002049625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001024707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.05553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.22906E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.792
Magnitude:
95
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, the legislation that I have introduced today is simple, effective, and straightforward. It caps the homestead exemption at $100,000, which is close to the average price of an American house. And it will protect middle class Americans while preventing the abuses that are making the American middle class question the integrity of our laws -- the abuses the average American taxpayer is paying for out of pocket.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.099268544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0674675452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0383459177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038553633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021714726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009683039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008553293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.01493E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.20867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.62787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.21597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.505
Magnitude:
111
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Herb Kohl
Indeed, it is even generous to debtors. Other than the eight States that have no limit to the homestead exemption, no State has a homestead exemption exceeding $100,000. In fact, 38 States have exemptions of $40,000 or less. My own home State of Wisconsin has a $40,000 exemption and that, in my opinion, is more than sufficient.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0068081303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003556483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009598436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006378853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003300632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.88448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.52774E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.9135E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.065
Magnitude:
85
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, this proposal is an effort to make our bankruptcy laws more equitable. I urge my colleagues to support this important measure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0090221612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045126286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026492284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003604849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003515066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.85137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.60385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.12625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.0797E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
50.84
Magnitude:
53
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0372550101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102719787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009456103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076226606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002698834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014631538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007675228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001782541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001278859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.40867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.606E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.893
Magnitude:
55
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
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
Bill Roth
Mr. President, I read recently that "the best thing we have learned from nearly five hundred years of contact with the American wilderness is restraint," the need to stay our hand and preserve our precious environment and future resources rather than destroy them for momentary gain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0054514469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007008134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005566388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005004067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.72799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.5825E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.3656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7962E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.457E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.89E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.14E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.323
Magnitude:
102
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Roth
With this in mind, Ioffer legislation today that designates the coastal plain of Alaska as wilderness area. At the moment this area is a national wildlife refuge -- one of our beautiful and last frontiers. By changing its designation, Mr. President, we can protect it forever.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0160569543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.005696313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049121649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013042319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003437345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001223029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001216746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.37835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.53461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.21939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.2047E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
82.808
Magnitude:
142
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bill Roth
And I can't stress how important this is.
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
0.075
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1000628807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0457088434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030664509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025678839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021023418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003247162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001873709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.65465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.501E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.12427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.432E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
91.236
Magnitude:
70
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Bill Roth
The Alaskan wilderness area is not only a critical part of our Earth's ecosystem -- the last remaining region where the complete spectrum of arctic and subarctic ecosystems comes together -- but it is a vital part of our national consciousness. It is a place we can cherish and visit for our soul's good. It offers us a sense of well-being and promises that not all dreams have been dreamt.
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
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0216325934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0168988379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009986265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004894128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003671534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000120652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.65537E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.16373E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.60611E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1995E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7405E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.559
Magnitude:
136
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bill Roth
The Alaskan wilderness is a place of outstanding wildlife, wilderness and recreation, a land dotted by beautiful forests, dramatic peaks and glaciers, gentle foothills and undulating tundra. It is untamed -- rich with caribou, polar bear, grizzly, wolves, musk oxen, Dall sheep, moose, and hundreds of thousands of birds -- snow geese, tundra swans, black brant, and more. In all, about 165 species use the coastal plain.
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
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.045987434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0351455703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004038414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003102631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002138139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001961474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001786846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001748299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.29232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.1411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.1623E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
96.03
Magnitude:
63
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Bill Roth
It is an area of intense wildlife activity. Animals give birth, nurse and feed their young, and set about the critical business of fueling up for winters of unspeakable severity.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0097536111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031386793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001208142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003000973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001467412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001066746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.51589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.28039E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2508E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5984E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.428E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
94.001
Magnitude:
53
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Roth
The fact is, Mr. President, there are parts of this Earth where it is good that man can come only as a visitor. These are the pristine lands that belong to all of us. And perhaps most importantly, these are the lands that belong to our future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.667
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0435142661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0421534089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004665342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001793831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001148501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.64918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
5.88831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.83841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.60436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.8028E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0282E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
83.444
Magnitude:
32
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Roth
Considering the many reasons why this bill is so important, I came across the words of the great Western writer, Wallace Stegner. Referring to the land we are trying to protect with this legislation, he wrote that it is "the most splendid part of the American habitat; it is also the most fragile." And we cannot enter "it carrying habits that [are] inappropriate and expectations that [are] surely excessive." The expectations for oil exploration in this pristine region are excessive. There is only a 1-in-5 chance of finding any economically recoverable oil in the refuge. And if oil is found, the daily production of 400,000 barrels per day is less than 0.7 percent of world production -- far too small to meet America's energy needs for more than a few months.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0179429568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0117514763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0063187297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020214202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001515018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.30658E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.4494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.63917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.0226E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.8535E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0878E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
88.428
Magnitude:
30
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Bill Roth
In other words, Mr. President, there is much more to lose than might ever be gained by tearing this frontier apart. Already, some 90 percent of Alaska's entire North Slope is open to oil and gas leasing and development. Let's keep this area as the jewel amid the stones.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.278
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0482776581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088500346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000988938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005616908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003910414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001618435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.10737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2713E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.24915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.07634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.525E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.223
Magnitude:
54
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Roth
What this bill offers -- and what we need -- is a brand of pragmatic environmentalism, an environmental stewardship that protects our important wilderness areas and precious resources, while carefully and judiciously weighing the short-term desires or our country against its long-term needs.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1232140814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0712514273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0176385191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0175591646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0163839199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019285104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019256269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003564031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001038504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.89448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
74.48
Magnitude:
57
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bill Roth
Together, we need to embrace environmental policies that are workable and pragmatic, policies based on the desire to make the world a better place for us and for future generations. I believe a strong economy, liberty, and progress are possible only when we have a healthy planet -- only when resources are managed through wise stewardship -- only when an environmental ethic thrives among nations -- and only when people have frontiers that are untrammeled and able to host their fondest dreams.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.5971496701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2712200396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0502073439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0194966618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0144901744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0096474469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084891464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0023212389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006091787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002065281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.04928E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
96.074
Magnitude:
70
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.2
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joseph Lieberman
Mr. President, I am proud to join again with Senator Roth in this effort to designate the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a wilderness area.
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
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5109512247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0352799485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073750751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043816821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0039452483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016790342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014685329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0014075154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010796175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004323762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001643712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
77.011
Magnitude:
33
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joseph Lieberman
This legislation would save the American people the huge social and environmental costs of unwise and unnecessary development of one of nature's crown jewels. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the last complete Alaskan wilderness with elements of each tundra ecosystem, the biological heart of the North Slope of Alaska. It is on a par with our other great national resources, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, the Badlands, Glacier Bay, and Denali. This is a unique piece of God's Earth that must be preserved for our entire Nation for centuries to come.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1447334304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0446293241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007237502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0042514359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012838991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012398766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010879167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004512388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002096122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.84773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Joseph Lieberman
Make no mistake, environmental impacts to the Arctic National Refuge from oil development would be severe and irreversible. The refuge includes the calving grounds for one of the largest caribou herds in North America, the Porcupine herd -- 152,000 strong. Native American customs have centered around the herd's annual migration for at least 20,000 years. The refuge is a treasure chest of plants, animals, and wilderness unique to the world in terms of abundance, diversity, and value to humankind. Over 200 species of plants and animals thrive in the refuge, including muskoxen, snow geese, Arctic foxes, Arctic grayling, and Arctic char. It is the only natural area in the United States with all three species of North American bears -- the black bear, the grizzly bear and the polar bear. It is one of the most natural areas in our Nation, untouched by development, and the last of its kind.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0148751089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0104615283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008553978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006737102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004427774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003112209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002557143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001274519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001023751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.27067E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.25967E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
48.468
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
31.557
Magnitude:
52
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Joseph Lieberman
Many environmental studies demonstrate that the negative environmental effects of opening the Arctic Refuge to development will be severe. Biologists from Federal and State agencies and universities have concluded that oil development will harm the calving of the caribou herd, and reduce its long term numbers very significantly. The Office of Management and Budget has stated that "exploration and development activities would bring physical disturbances to the area, unacceptable risks of oil spills and pollution, and long-term effects that would harm wildlife for decades." Raymond Cameron, formerly of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, documented that 19 percent fewer calves are born to caribou cows on developed lands as opposed to undeveloped lands, with a 2-percent margin of error. His study also documented that caribou cows miss yearly calving at a 36-percent rate in developed areas, versus only 19 percent in undeveloped areas. Even a small change in calving success can lead to long-term population declines. A study by the State of Alaska showed that the Arctic caribou herd at Prudhoe Bay declined from 23,400 to 18,100 -- 23 percent -- since 1992. All the population decline occurred in habitat affected by oil development, while herds in undeveloped areas grew slightly. Biologists fear that development impacts would be proportionately greater on the herd that uses the Arctic Refuge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.43532
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.13815
VADER
-0.961
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.6102505606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0405352301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.031290864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.002810998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019565514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012690116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008968636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005746595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005632351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001851271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001041037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
55.503
Magnitude:
43
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
25.076
Magnitude:
43
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
89
Sprache Difficult Word Count
70
Joseph Lieberman
The amount of oil that potentially can be recovered from the Arctic Refuge is simply too small to affect our energy security, and too destructive to the environment to be worth it. A 1995 assessment of petroleum reserves by the U.S. Geological Survey reported that there is a 95-percent chance that only 148 million barrels of oil exist in the refuge. This would amount to a drop in the national oil bucket -- an 8- day supply. Even if the USGS high estimate were correct, the refuge would hold at most a 290-day supply for the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0573951635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0195762594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044293105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039585517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013091478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005653021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004674569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001029919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001014716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.03122E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.88046E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
86.138
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joseph Lieberman
We can all hope for another strike like Prudhoe Bay. But the simple reality, based on the very best geological science and economics available today, is that alternative energy supplies, as well as the real energy savings from national energy conservation programs, are far more reliable, tangible, and less destructive energy sources than a wild gamble with the Alaskan wilderness.
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
0.916
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1362382434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027479316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001476025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011739036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008878159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003073423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002865393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.08002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.78148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.03719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.0687E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
89.443
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joseph Lieberman
The remaining 90 percent of the Alaskan North Slope is already open to oil and gas leasing. Is it too much to protect what little we have left? Every reliable national poll conducted on this issue shows Americans of all political persuasions are against development in the refuge by a more than three to one margin. Let's honor our history of conservation and protect the future for generations to come, by saving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2361413557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0327584596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0153574118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0124379803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110705405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010736745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008864005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003560142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.66036E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5073E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.115E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.793
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I am pleased today to introduce the Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act, or STARS 2000. I am joined in this effort by my colleagues on the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senators Kempthorne and Thomas. And by Senators Dorgan, Conrad, Daschle, Johnson, Burns, Craig, Enzi, Harkin, Bingaman, Roberts, and Kerrey of Nebraska.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0077531375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048995709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028007604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012063793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011911963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003481969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000164673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001194911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.34295E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.19402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.61204E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
64.973
Magnitude:
114
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Max Baucus
This bill reauthorizes this Nation's surface transportation programs for the year 2000, and beyond.
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
0.0033610442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032031472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014111807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010402296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004098758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001360229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.70211E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.93416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.78462E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.8978E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4898E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
58.927
Magnitude:
45
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
As most of my colleagues know, we must act soon to renew these programs since today's law, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, or ISTEA, will expire on September 30.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0123256279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065049564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014358273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000613665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002914686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002391381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001588582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.90281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1221E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7258E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.454
Magnitude:
107
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
STARS 2000 builds on the progress already made by ISTEA. But it also makes some important improvements. Let me focus on the three most significant aspects of the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0028016928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027180558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021374364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008063067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000528389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003261967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001877743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001268806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.84404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.59595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.97783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
89.002
Magnitude:
37
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
Furthermore, these investments directly generate hundreds of thousands of jobs -- in Montana, in Idaho, in Illinois, in every State. They also indirectly help sustain businesses and millions more jobs all across the country.
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
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0208642654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074102943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063874133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022628266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005478245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003802257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.83656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
4.43878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0882E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2137E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.197
Magnitude:
118
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Max Baucus
The funding in STARS 2000 will support all types of transportation projects. It also will enable States and local governments to make the investment decisions that best reflect their transportation priorities.
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
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0635512464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069778413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049085447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030580373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017742237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016154332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001817461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.68129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.14839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3498E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6067E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
65.239
Magnitude:
44
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Max Baucus
The funding level in STARS 2000 corresponds to the amount of money estimated to be in the highway trust fund over the next 6 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)
1.09861
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0485309836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0080578742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069041336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.006163244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021966474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017770262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003374538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002124464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
7.3973E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.16295E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.6516E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
54.853
Magnitude:
51
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
As my colleagues know, this is money already being collected from the tax on gasoline and other fuels. My view is that we should spend it for the purpose for which it was collected.
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
Sexual > Minors
0.1983111491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0818468863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0171529813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0051629606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026903128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0025600742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007478723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000357579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003191179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001908762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001241233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
53.846
Magnitude:
44
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
Even with this increase, however, we will not eliminate the shortfall in meeting our transportation needs. The Department of Transportation estimates that over $50 billion would be needed each year in order to just maintain current highway and bridge conditions.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0651093258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0146941675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028296126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023248302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014821015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005823851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005369408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.59049E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.90372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9519E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
90.045
Magnitude:
129
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Max Baucus
Yet, today annual spending by all levels of government is only $39 billion per 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
0.2167419763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0700822973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027882375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023458202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015321693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010516085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005825295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003844825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002721776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002598497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.52319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.616
Magnitude:
69
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
Our competitors know the advantage of a sound transportation system. That is why Japan invests over four times what we do in transportation as a percentage of GDP. The Europeans spend twice as much.
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0144206235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0073903939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062540712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030927324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013942162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002995435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000179836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001385824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001335577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.25369E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.7948E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
54.691
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
25.319
Magnitude:
53
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Max Baucus
We cannot afford to squander this important competitive edge. While STARS 2000 is not the complete solution, it is a big step in the right direction.
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
-0.098
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0116728959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0060554023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038512626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012042002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005851542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003562043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000119803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.75345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.24669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4602E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4494E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
60.053
Magnitude:
61
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
The bill has two key categories for funding. The National Highway System, which makes up 60 percent of the core program, and the Surface Transportation Program, which accounts for the remaining 40 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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0299464707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072474679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035290228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001143139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007206508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00067027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001779006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.92886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9745E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4509E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
78.026
Magnitude:
45
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Max Baucus
The National Highway System carries the bulk of our recreational and commercial traffic. It consists of 160,000 miles of highways, including the entire 45,000 mile Interstate System.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.4692110233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1346261008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.1155966893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0368351495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0251766061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0041257579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034498971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024839579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004480544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.43051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.50745E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
89.181
Magnitude:
55
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Max Baucus
These roads connect our cities and towns. Our farms to their markets. And our manufacturing facilities to our seaports. It just makes sense that the NHS should be a priority.
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
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025952429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0011212332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000965602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009325538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003790924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002614201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.2499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.72933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.67253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
2.04064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0596E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
87.166
Magnitude:
78
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
STARS 2000 devotes over $14 billion annually to these roads.
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
Harassment
0.0146528648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0051945728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037242778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024827477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017999082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006858417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006796406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001552181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001382234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4187E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5527E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Max Baucus
As with current law, the Surface Transportation Program remains the most flexible category of funds. States can shift funds among projects to best serve their transportation needs. STARS 2000 retains ISTEA's programs and project eligibilities and includes over $9 billion annually for them.
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
0.748
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.2494365675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.1137990388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0204099793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0080089987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0069491682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024770363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012829492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012630437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008640583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001934676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001625269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.98
Magnitude:
22
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Max Baucus
This bill rectifies that problem by using up-to-date information.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0162763245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.014696311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0087302389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068100388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047906571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016530526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008182225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003798478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001163902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.20106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.59067E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
50.564
Magnitude:
47
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
31.292
Magnitude:
47
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Max Baucus
The STARS formula also reflects the transportation needs of a State. We have included such factors as lane miles, vehicle miles traveled, and freeze-thaw cycles, to better account for the cost of maintaining and improving our highway system.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1328624552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.034439945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081525315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003779315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017338289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000660027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003811854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001733882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.01411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.32719E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.13922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
80.504
Magnitude:
53
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Max Baucus
Furthermore, it requires that these funds be spent on projects in areas that have not attained our transportation-related air quality standards.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0331277988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0122472964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0111038229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009590184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008060822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000660418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002345041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.6437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.08517E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.46247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.261
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Max Baucus
Frankly, I had hoped to include more funding for these projects in this bill. But as this legislation progresses, I intend to work with my colleagues to see if we can't be more generous here.
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
0.214
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0240934693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00731615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052992738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0045401768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001654737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011947196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001237886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.70304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.2231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1463E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5016E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
82.569
Magnitude:
53
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Max Baucus
STARS 2000 also continues the transportation enhancement program. This is an innovative program that has given States the ability to invest in nontraditional highway projects such as bike paths, pedestrian walkways and historic preservation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0184255157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0165540492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0044300457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022872669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001145743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007286331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003566945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002481105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001998187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001188825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.42024E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.8
Magnitude:
37
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Max Baucus
Under the leadership of our chairman, Senator Chafee and our subcommittee chairman, Senator Warner, along with Senator Moynihan, and others, I have no doubt that these various proposals will be brought together to produce a fair bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0170398984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0076644326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015977188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009850928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008470454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000820523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.14691E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.58304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08818E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.424E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.652E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.205
Magnitude:
46
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
A bill that will bring this Nation and its transportation system into the next century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.4345863126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.251209666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0726732309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0709783344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0197071669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.01341561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009730241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004540299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000160615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001281307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001024825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.597
Magnitude:
78
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Max Baucus
Before yielding the floor, I wish to thank the primary cosponsors of this bill, Senators Kempthorne and Thomas, for their hard work in developing this legislation. I am also grateful for the help of our State transportation departments, particularly in Montana and Idaho, and their staff, in fashioning this bill.
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
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.015502848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0132069428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0125474311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048054731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022299433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012949501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010423696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001369982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5168E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.704E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1861E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.234
Magnitude:
112
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Max Baucus
STARS 2000 brings a new approach and some new ideas to our surface transportation policy. I commend it to my colleagues for their consideration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0866013113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0358571648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0331830175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011855534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011493512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010138747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002551672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.71197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.47431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4682E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
90.699
Magnitude:
75
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the bill and a short summary of it 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
0.0507034943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.020750644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0149505591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0144918187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0045547607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016514074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012812852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012038843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011459256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001483215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.473E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.091
Magnitude:
45
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Craig Thomas
Mr. President, I rise this morning to talk about the reauthorization of the Federal highway bill. I am very pleased to join with Senators Baucus and Kempthorne in the introduction of the Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act for the Next Century, STARS 2000. I am also pleased that there will be 14 original cosponsors in support of this important legislation.
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
0.911
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Craig Thomas
This is the time for the reauthorization of the Federal highway bill, called ISTEA, that has been in place for the past 6 years and has made a very important contribution to this country and its transportation. It has made some important changes in our surface transportation policies, but as we move into the 21st century, we need to update the law and make it more flexible and more efficient in order to meet the transportation challenges of the new century. I believe STARS 2000, achieves this goal. It will create new rules of the road to help us to build the highways and bridges to the 21st century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Craig Thomas
With respect to the gas tax, it is a user fee, of course, that each of us pay as we buy gas wherever we are in this country. American taxpayers have been shortchanged with regard to the benefits they are getting from the gas tax. Not all of the gas taxes have been used for surface transportation. We need to get back to a user-fee system where the taxes paid, in this case by the users of highways, are used then for surface transportation. STARS 2000 addresses this problem by restoring the integrity of the fee system by spending as much out of the highway fee system as it can sustain. We have been spending less than $20 billion annually. STARS 2000 raises the authorization to $27 billion. We believe those dollars ought to go into the highway system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Craig Thomas
In addition, it provides a framework for any additional revenues such as the 4.3 cents that currently goes to deficit reduction. Should these user fees be transferred to the highway trust fund, they would be distributed according to the bill's formula. STARS 2000 will help my State and many States maintain a national system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Craig Thomas
If you are going to go from Washington to California, you obviously have to go throughout the whole country and therefore it is key to have a Federal system. In my State, a small State in terms of population but large in terms of space, we pay more per capita than any other State, nearly $200 for every person in our State for highway gas taxes, and yet we have deteriorating bridges and roads, as do many States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Craig Thomas
In addition, the Federal Government owns 50 percent of Wyoming. One of the principle authors of this bill and my friend, Senator Kempthorne, his State of Idaho has even larger holdings. In Nevada, it is 86 percent federally owned so we have to take Federal lands into account as we talk about a Federal system.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Craig Thomas
In fact, Yellowstone Park, located in Wyoming, has a backlog of nearly $250 million in road repairs and maintenance that needs to be considered. Unfortunately, we are not meeting these needs. For example, the Clinton administration admits that this country only invests 70 percent of what needs to be invested just to maintain our transportation infrastructure. These shortfalls hurt all taxpayers, of course. The STARS 2000 coalition States are bridge States -- people and goods cross these States to other destinations. A set of efficient and well maintained roads are as important to the cities that export goods across the country and around the world as they are to people in our States. These transactions contribute to the Nation's economy and its job creation. STARS 2000 will make a smooth flow of people and goods across the country a reality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Craig Thomas
One of the keys to the highway program is that each State knows best what it should be doing with the resources it has, and its priorities are. Clearly, the highways and roads in New York City are quite different than those in Wyoming or Nevada, so we need to have the flexibility for State and local officials to make the decisions there. STARS 2000 does that by significantly increasing the surface transportation program, the STP portion, and puts the decisionmaking authority for how this money is allocated into the hands of state and local people.
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
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Craig Thomas
Unfortunately, the administration bill, NEXTEA, is advertised as building a bridge to the 21st century. Unfortunately, it is my belief that in its present form that bridge will collapse. NEXTEA does not restore the integrity of the trust fund, so for the American taxpayer, there is no trust in the trust fund. It does not streamline the program. It does not make the kinds of changes that are needed. It hangs on to what we have done in the past. It also handcuffs local authorities in terms of making decisions. NEXTEA adds regulations. God knows, we need to move away from regulations and allow the highway program to be more efficient.
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
0.713
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Craig Thomas
STARS 2000 emphasizes the Federal component of our program and achieves a fair and equitable method of distribution. Based on a percentage share of the Federal highway program, 37 States do better and 1 tied compared to NEXTEA; 33 States do better than under the current law; 25 States higher, 6 the same compared to STEP 21. In addition, STARS 2000 addresses the donor/donee issue by creating a 95 percent minimum allocation to all States. That means all States will get at least 95 percent of what they put into the highway trust fund.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Craig Thomas
The STARS 2000 coalition will be a significant factor in the ISTEA reauthorization debate. Without our coalition, without our States, you cannot get there from here -- physically or politically. STARS 2000 is more than a marker. It is a coalition of States that are needed to make an interstate map to the 21st century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Craig Thomas
Quite often, in my experience in the House, the highway money flows where the votes are. But that really does not work in a transportation program. You have to have one that covers the country and is, indeed, a Federal program. The funding formulas under STARS 2000 are based on the transportation needs of the country.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Craig Thomas
STARS 2000 maintains the integrity of the original ISTEA. It improves it by a smarter investment of taxpayers' money. It meets our growing infrastructure needs. It increases job and economic growth and increases flexibility and efficiency. We get more bang for the buck.
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
0.951
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Craig Thomas
So we are emphasizing the National Highway System, allowing more decisions to be made closer to home, and I certainly would submit to my fellow Members of the Senate this is a bill that we can all support and will provide a better infrastructure for highway surface transportation.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Craig Thomas
Mr. President, I appreciate the time. I thank Senators Kempthorne and Baucus for their hard work on this legislation and look forward to working with them in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Craig Thomas
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Dirk Kempthorne
Mr. President, may I commend my colleague from Wyoming, Senator Thomas, for giving an excellent view as to the bill that we are submitting to Congress today, the Surface Transportation Authorization and Streamlining Act, or STARS 2000.
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
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dirk Kempthorne
I appreciate the fact that Senator Thomas and Senator Baucus of Montana and I will be able to form this partnership, with many more partners in the Senate joining our effort, including the Senator from Kansas, who will be joining us. I also want to recognize that I appreciate Senator John Warner, who is the chairman of this particular subcommittee dealing with this issue of the national highway bill, for holding a hearing in the State of Idaho, for coming to Idaho so that the western perspective could be made part of the public record. Also, Senator Baucus, who came to that hearing in Idaho -- I appreciate my neighbor from Montana coming over and making that effort; it was an excellent hearing -- and, too, acknowledging Senator Chafee, the chairman of the full committee, making that hearing in the West a reality. So, again, it demonstrates that all of us, while we may be coming at this from slightly different views, are working together. That is important and significant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.00148
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Dirk Kempthorne
With STARS 2000, I believe, as Senator Thomas has pointed out, we are going to restore the integrity of what a trust fund is: a trust fund. So the money that is gathered for that dedicated purpose ought to be used for that dedicated purpose. Doesn't that sound amazing that we would have to even say that? But it is not happening. Currently we only authorize about $18 billion that are to be used on the national highway program. The full amount that could be used, the maximum, is $27 billion. So this legislation by Senator Baucus and Senator Thomas and myself would authorize the full $27 billion to be used for the highways of this country, because that is why we have been collecting this highway tax.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.00148
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Dirk Kempthorne
It provides a fair distribution throughout the United States, and it is going to address the very key issues, such as extent and usage of the highways; the lane miles that are there; the poor air quality in some regions of the country, some of the cities that are having difficulty with poor air quality; the tax-exempt Federal lands, as have been referenced. In the State of Idaho we are 67 percent federally owned. In the State of Texas -- I do not believe there is any federally owned land in the State of Texas. So you can see we come at this from different perspectives. Low population density -- Idaho is the 13th State, as far as ranking in landmass, yet we rank 41st in population. So you can see there are not a lot of folks. Take the District of Columbia, for example, this city right here around Capitol Hill. It has a little over one-half-million people. The State of Idaho has 1 million people in the entire State, versus one-half-million in just this city.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Dirk Kempthorne
It also authorizes full funding for the National Recreational Trails Act, $30 million annually, something that had been talked about and was to have occurred years ago. It has not done so. We are going to do right by that.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dirk Kempthorne
We also know there is this issue of the donor/donee States. Some States put in their share, and they get more than they put in. Other States put in their share, and they get less back than they put in. We address that head on by increasing the minimum allocation program from 90 percent up to 95 percent. Under STARS 2000 formulas and proposed increased funding levels, it would result in 47 States receiving greater funding than they do under the current ISTEA program. Mr. President, 47 States will actually receive more funds.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Dirk Kempthorne
Again, as has been pointed out, we really do provide for the streamlining, for greater flexibility, so those programs, such as the Surface Transportation Act -- in essence, we double the funds in that account. We double that, and then we say to the States and the local communities: Now, with that additional funding, you make the decisions of where you think your priorities are in your State, rather than people back in Washington, DC, who may never have been to your State determining how it should be spent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dirk Kempthorne
This is the national highway bill that we are talking about. I want to underscore national, because it is to apply to all 50 States. That is how we are going to have good interstate commerce. The administration says they understand the needs of rural America. If they understand the needs of rural America, I question why the administration's proposed reauthorization of the highway bill cuts funding to eight of the most rural States in the country.
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dirk Kempthorne
What is this question of rural and urban? Let me give an example, if I may, Mr. President. Here is the State of Idaho. I would use as an example highway 95 that runs, in essence, from the Canadian border virtually down to the Nevada border, a little over 500 miles. Again, the State of Idaho, population of 1 million people. Let us take relatively the same distance, and let us go from right here, Washington, DC, and if we drive to Boston, it is 463 miles -- about the same distance. So I am making it a good comparison. The difference is, here you have one million people to support systems such as this. In this area, where you actually go through seven States, not one State and the District of Columbia, you have virtually 43 million people as a tax base to support that infrastructure. It just shows you that in the less densely populated areas we do need to have assistance.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Dirk Kempthorne
Do you know there are trucking firms that enter the State of Idaho at Eastport to go through customs? Then they immediately exit the State of Idaho and they travel the Canadian highways heading toward Seattle, for example, and then reenter the United States. Why do they do that? As one trucking company, Swift Transportation, testified at our hearing out in Idaho, they have 5,000 trucks that run throughout the United States, but they said there are so many significantly unsafe portions of, for example, highway 95, they do not allow their truck drivers to go on highway 95 because of safety considerations. They said that is the only stretch of highway that they really have that sort of restriction on anywhere in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.692
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Dirk Kempthorne
Yet this is a national highway bill. It is not the national and Canadian highway bill. So we need to address this, and that is what this does. But it is not parochial. Certainly I am trying to look out for rural America, but I reiterate, this legislation does better for 47 States than under the current program that is in existence today.
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
0.564
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Dirk Kempthorne
So I believe we have something here that is good for the country. It is going to put the faith back into what a trust fund is supposed to be. It is going to give greater flexibility for those of us who believe in States rights, the 10th amendment; that folks in those 50 States can make just as good if not better decisions than we do at the Federal level. So it has so much to offer to so many.
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
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dirk Kempthorne
Again, I am proud to be part of this, and I thank Senator Thomas and Senator Baucus for their efforts in this partnership.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I rise to speak briefly about the Surface Transportation Authorization and Regulatory Streamlining Act. As I do, Mr. President, I want to emphasize my belief that the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act [ISTEA], has in large part been a great success for our Nation. ISTEA has been a revolutionary effort to distribute transportation funding to assist States in major highway, bridge, environmental, research, and safety projects. After 6 years, however, we have learned that there are areas of ISTEA in which we can make significant improvement. STARS 2000 is the best mechanism so far by which we can do that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Jeff Bingaman
I am cosponsoring STARS 2000 because it reemphasizes the national interest in a national transportation system. Mr. President, each State is a vital part of the national system; without one part the whole system fails. The highway system in New Mexico for instance, serves not just its resident and industrial traffic needs, but its highways also serve as a vital link for commerce between the Pacific coast and the eastern seaboard, and between Mexico and Canada. The system of highways crossing New Mexico is also crucial for the movement of manpower, equipment, and supplies in support of our Nation's defense. STARS 2000 offers a balanced, sensible approach so that all the States continue to play a central role to the overriding national goals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jeff Bingaman
Just as importantly, STARS 2000 effectively addresses the unique character of western, rural States and their importance to our national system of highway. New Mexico, for example, has only six-tenths of 1 percent of the total U.S. population. However, it must maintain 2 percent, 3,000 miles, of the National Highway System. Many people do not realize that road travel takes on a different meaning in the West. For instance, a trip from Farmington, NM, to Hobbs, NM, is 513 miles, and there are few options other than driving to make that tip. By contrast, that same distance would take you from Washington, DC, to Detroit, MI.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Jeff Bingaman
STARTS 2000 also builds on the successes of ISTEA. For instance, the Surface Transportation Program maintains Federal support for the bride replacement and rehabilitation program. STARS 2000 also maintains support for Federal lands roads, a program that is vital to States in the West where a vast majority of our Nation's Federal lands are located. Forty percent of New Mexico, for example, is Federal land. STARS 2000 eliminates the old system that penalizes a State for using Federal funds on roads located on Federal lands and Indian reservations. This is a step in the right direction and it is desperately needed in the West. I am concerned that STARS proposes only level funding for the Indian reservation road program. Although I am supporting S. 437, the American Indian Transportation Improvement Act, I will continue to try to increase funding for roads and bridges on Indian reservations.
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)
0.64663
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jeff Bingaman
STARS 2000 also includes a program that addresses congestion management and air quality. I am concerned, however, with the degree to which resources for this activity have been cut and the fact that it is eliminated as a separate category within STARS. CMAQ has been a significant reason cities like Albuquerque have attained and are maintaining clear air standards, and I hope we will find ways to keep this program working.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jeff Bingaman
Additionally, STARS 2000 addresses the need to maintain our Nation's current system of roads and bridges. Unless the current system is sufficiently maintained, we will inevitably have to spend many more dollars to rebuild the system, something we can ill-afford. In New Mexico, like most other States, maintenance costs overwhelm the State's total highway budget. To its credit, New Mexico applies much of its highway funding to maintenance. Nevertheless, if the entire New Mexico road budget were applied to maintenance alone, only 7,500 of the State's 11,600 miles of highways could be adequately maintained. As many as 5,800 miles of New Mexico's roads have deteriorated to the point that they must be replaced at a cost of $1.15 million per mile. As a result, New Mexico, like most other States in the West, is unable to fund other critical transportation objects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Jeff Bingaman
As we continue to recommit ourselves to maintaining and improving our Nation's transportation system, let me say that it is also incumbent upon the individual States to share in this ever-increasing responsibility. Clearly, there is a strong national transportation interest, but the States must recognize its own obligations. We are doing our part at the Federal level, and States must do the same.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I am proud to cosponsor this bill, and I commend my esteemed colleagues, Senators Baucus, Kempthorne, and Thomas, for working diligently to assemble this legislation. I believe that STARS is a measure that will eventually lead to a better, more efficient transportation system in our country and ultimately a stronger economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Frank Murkowski
Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Stevens and myself, I am reintroducing the Fishing Industry Bargaining Act, a bill to allow antitrust immunity for certain cooperative activities involving domestic fishermen and processors.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Frank Murkowski
This bill will allow collective agreement between fishermen and processors. It is patterned after legislation adopted by the Alaska State Legislature, but which requires congressional action to fully take effect.
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
0.372
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank Murkowski
Under existing law, fishermen are able to form associations for the purpose of collective bargaining with individual processors. This bill will allow them to work with similar associations of processors to establish first-wholesale purchase prices -- that is, the prices paid to the processors for fish products, and ex-vessel prices paid to the fishermen.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
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
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Frank Murkowski
This is intended to counter the fact that prices currently are all too often set by first-wholesale buyers rather than producers. As a result, processors forced to accept a price set by their buyers are in turn forced to set ex-vessel prices based on the buyers' offer, rather than prices that respond fully to other market forces.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
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
20
Frank Murkowski
I want to make it clear that this bill in no way would allow processors to associate solely amongst themselves to set either ex- vessel or wholesale prices. That is the kind of activity our current antitrust law is primarily designed to prevent, and this bill will leave that unchanged. Processors would continue to be prohibited from agreeing on prices unless fishermen participated in and were party to any agreement.
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
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank Murkowski
What the bill will accomplish is to strengthen the position of the United States seafood industry generally -- fishermen and processors together. In this, it would apply to fishermen and fish processors in all parts of the country, not just in Alaska.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Frank Murkowski
We look forward to a hearing which will air the views of the Alaska fishing industry and the fishing industry in other parts of the country, and urge prompt action by this Congress.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
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
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
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I rise to speak on the need for increased attention to gun safety. Increasingly, children are gaining access to loaded and unlocked guns with fatal consequences. Recently, an 8-year- old girl in Bridgeport, CT, took a gun that was left behind a couch and shot and killed her 10-year-old sister.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chris Dodd
These tragedies happen far too frequently. A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that nearly 1.2 million latch- key children have access to loaded and unlocked firearms each day. Children cause over 10,000 unintentional shootings each year in which 800 people die.
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
-0.778
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chris Dodd
This violence is not limited to the home. The Connecticut Department of Health recently completed a survey of 12,000 Connecticut teenagers called the Voice of Connecticut Youth. More than one-third of boys in 9th and 11th grades said they either had a gun or could get one in less than a day. When you consider intentional and unintentional shootings, 16 children are killed with firearms every day in this country.
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)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.894
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chris Dodd
We must put an end to the tragedy of gun violence. We need to take steps to ensure that gun owners are storing their guns safely -- unloaded, locked, and out of the reach of children. That is why I am cosponsoring Senator Kohl's legislation, S. 428, which requires licensed manufacturers, importers, and dealers to sell handguns with a child safety or locking device. The bill also requires a warning that the improper locking or storage of a handgun may result in civil or criminal penalties.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.886
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Chris Dodd
Today I am also introducing a separate measure that would simply add another section to Senator Kohl's bill. The section would authorize the National Institute of Justice to conduct a study on possible standards for gun locks. As we move to have greater use of gun locks, we ought to make sure that those locks are high quality.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chris Dodd
These small steps forward could save thousands of lives. They will not affect responsible gun owners who are already doing the right thing, but they will remind careless gun owners of the need for increased safety.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.277
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chris Dodd
My home State of Connecticut is out in front on this issue. One of our State laws requires locks on handguns, another State law requires that guns be stored away from children. But one State can only do so much. A gun bought outside our State can become an instrument of tragedy within our State. And we also need to make kids across the Nation safer. In many ways, this issue is simple -- if we require safety caps on medicine to protect kids, we should clearly require safety locks on guns.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chris Dodd
I urge my colleagues to join with me and Senator Kohl in support of these gun safety measures.
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
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of my bill, the Handgun Safety Act of 1997, be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John McCain
Mr. President, today, I proudly reintroduce the Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research and Education Act of 1997. This legislation addresses the importance of Parkinson's research by authorizing $1 million for Parkinson's research.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John McCain
Approximately 1 million people in this country are afflicted with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a debilitating, degenerative disease which is caused when nerve centers in an individual's brain lose their ability to regulate body movements. People afflicted by this disease experience tremors, loss of balance and repeated falls, loss of memory, confusion, and depression. Ultimately, this disease results in total incapacity for an individual including the inability to speak. This disease knows no boundaries, does not discriminate, and strikes without warning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.52381
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.52381
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.951
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
John McCain
This important piece of legislation honors Mo Udall, a dear friend of mine who served as a dedicated Congressman from Arizona for 30 years. Mo is remembered most for his warmth, compassion, integrity, and his wit. He was a champion of civil rights, political reform, and a protector of the environment. In 1980, Congressman Mo Udall was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he began his valiant battle against this disastrous disease. Mo was forced to resign from Congress in 1991, his exemplary career prematurely ended by Parkinson's.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John McCain
I was fortunate enough to have not only worked with Mo Udall as a Representative from Arizona, but to have Mo as a mentor and a close, personal friend. Mo's stewardship and integrity would not allow him to become involved in partisan politics. When I arrived in Washington, DC, as a freshman Congressman from Arizona, Mo reached across the aisle, took me under his wing and provided me with guidance, leadership, humor, and, most importantly, friendship. I can never begin to adequately thank Mo for all that he provided me and his profound impact on my early years as a Member of Congress. In some way, I hope that my efforts on his behalf and the millions of others with Parkinson's can be a token of appreciation for all that Mo has given me and our country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.986
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
John McCain
Personally, I have witnessed the devastating effects and personal tolls which Parkinson's disease has on its victims, as I have watched this horrible disease wreck havoc on my dear friend, Mo. I have watched Mo, his family, and friends wage a daily battle against this painful disease. Every day, Mo and millions like him throughout the country face a disease which is physically crippling and financially devastating. I can truly empathize with the fear and frustration that Mo and others like him must be feeling as they become prisoners within their own bodies, clinging to the hope that a scientific breakthrough may soon be discovered and they will be liberated from their personal prison.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.52941
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.52941
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.933
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
John McCain
The Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research and Education Act provides the hope Mo and millions like him are looking for. This bill will help us make significant scientific progress by increasing the Federal Government's financial investment in Parkinson's research for fiscal year 1998 by authorizing $1 million.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John McCain
An important component of this legislation will be the establishment of up to 10 Morris K. Udall Centers for Research on Parkinson's Disease throughout the Nation. These centers will be responsible for conducting basic and clinical research in addition to delivering care to Parkinson's patients. Uniting these three areas will assure that research developments will be coordinated and the care delivered to patients will be effective, high quality services based upon the most recent research developments. The Morris K. Udall Centers will be structural in a manner which allows them to become a source for developing teaching programs for health care professionals and disseminating information for public use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
John McCain
In addition, this bill will create a national Parkinson's Disease Information Clearinghouse to gather and store pertinent data on Parkinson's patients and their families. This collected data will facilitate and enhance knowledge and understanding of Parkinson's disease.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John McCain
This bill will establish a Morris K. Udall Excellence Award to recognize publicly the investigators with a proven record of excellence and innovation in Parkinson's research and whose work has demonstrated significant potential for the diagnosis or treatment of the disease.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John McCain
I am heartened by the tremendous progress scientists are making in Parkinson's research. There is significant scientific evidence indicating that there is very strong potential for major breakthroughs in the cause and treatment of Parkinson's in this decade. According to a wide array of experts, we are on the verge of substantial, ground- breaking scientific discoveries regarding the cause and potential cure of Parkinson's disease. We need to seize this rare opportunity to discover the cause, treatment, and a potential cure for one of the Nation's most disabling diseases. It is imperative that we give our scientific researchers the necessary funding and support to combat this and other neurological diseases, and to improve the lives of many Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.55207
VADER
0.843
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
John McCain
This is why we must enact the Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research and Education Act of 1997. We can't allow this opportunity to make significant progress in the area of Parkinson's research slip away because of a lack of support for our Nation's scientific researchers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.577
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John McCain
Finally, I would like to thank the hundreds of individuals who have written or called my office in support of this measure. These individuals are committed to seeing this legislation enacted this year and are hopeful that Parkinson's research will finally receive a fair and justifiable investment from the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John McCain
I ask unanimous consent that a small sampling of the many letters I have received in support of the Morris K. Udall Parkinson's bill from actual Parkinson's patients, family, and friends of Parkinson's patients, advocate groups, scientists, and physicians be included in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
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
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, as you know the issue of drug use by our children is very important to me. I believe that we must do whatever we can to protect our children from the harmful effects of illegal drugs. The survey by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America recently released showed that children continue to cite their parents as a reliable source of information about the dangers of drugs. This confirms a 1996 study by the Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse which showed that the extent parents shouldered responsibility for their kids resisting drugs was a key indicator of whether or not their child experimented with drugs. Not Presidents, not Federal officials, not television, but parents and others who play an integral role in a child's life make the difference.
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)
0.66329
VADER
-0.145
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Chuck Grassley
Today, in conjunction with 13 of my fellow Senators, we are introducing the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997. This act will take funds currently being spent for less productive areas of the Federal drug control budget and route them to community coalitions with proven track records. Seeking to make the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars, Federal grants will match funding efforts from the private sector and the local community.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.806
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chuck Grassley
It will put resources in the hands of those who make a difference; of the people that our children say their opinions they respect. It puts the resources at the community level, where parents, teachers, coaches, and community leaders can use these resources to educate our children about the evils of drug use.
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chuck Grassley
There are four key features to this legislation, features that make it different from existing funding opportunities. First, communities must take the initiative. In order to receive support, a community coalition must demonstrate that there is a long-term commitment to address teen-drug use by having a sustainable coalition that includes the involvement of representatives from a wide variety of community activists.
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
0.785
Very Positive
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
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Chuck Grassley
In addition, every coalition must show that it will be around for a while. Community coalitions must be in existence for at least 6 months prior to applying for funds provided for in this bill, and they are only eligible to receive support if they can match these donations dollar for dollar with non-Federal funding, up to $100,000 per coalition.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chuck Grassley
The third key feature of this legislation is an assurance that the funds for this bill will come from existing legislation. We plan on working closely with the members of the Appropriations Committee to find appropriate off-sets within the current $16 billion Federal drug control budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chuck Grassley
An advisory commission, consisting of local community leaders, and State and National experts in the field of substance abuse, will oversee the implementation of the program at the Office of National Drug Control Policy. They will insure the funds are directed to communities and programs that make a difference in the lives of our children.
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
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Chuck Grassley
At other times I've talked about the statistics -- how drug use is up again this year among teens, and how emergency room admissions are rising after years of decline, and other depressing statistics. But the bill we introduce today is in support of organizations that are on the front lines, making a difference in the lives of our children. I urge my fellow members to join my colleagues and me in supporting this legislation for our children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
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
22
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
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, I am very proud to join the Senator from Iowa in being an original cosponsor of the drug-free communities legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.8
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Mike DeWine
In the last 5 years, substance abuse by America's young people has more than doubled. Even more troubling, it is taking place at younger and younger ages.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.839
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Mike DeWine
We need to turn this around. And this is a challenge that requires the involvement of the whole community -- young people, their parents, schools, businesspeople, the media, law enforcement, religious organizations, civic and fraternal groups, as well as professionals in the area of drug abuse treatment.
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)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Mike DeWine
Community-based antidrug coalitions have proven their worth in the fight against drug abuse. I'm thinking of groups like the Madison County Prevention Assistance Coalition Team -- or PACT -- in Madison County, OH. PACT was established in a rural area in central Ohio in 1991, and rapidly inspired over 50 local substance abuse prevention initiatives.
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)
0.45199
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Mike DeWine
What PACT did was mobilize the community. Middle school students acted as mentors and role models for third graders. Teachers in Head Start taught their students about drug abuse prevention. A local church held a father-son retreat.
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
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Mike DeWine
A research team from Miami University found that Madison County's alcohol-related crime dropped by 50 percent. And students are reporting a decline in the use and availability of alcohol and other drugs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Mike DeWine
The key is mobilizing the community. The bill we're introducing today will help tap into this resource -- by redirecting Federal funding to community coalitions that have developed comprehensive programs to educate children about the dangers of drugs. A similar bill was introduced in the House by Representatives Portman, Hastert, Rangel, and Levin.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Mike DeWine
This bill will channel funds from the fiscal year 1998 drug control budget -- in the form of matching grants -- to community coalitions with proven track records. It will enhance programs that work, without allocating new funds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Mike DeWine
I think this is exactly the type of legislation we need. It's a sensible and cost-effective approach to solving a major problem. And I will join my colleague from Iowa in working for its enactment.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I am pleased to join in introducing today with Senator Grassley and others the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997. This legislation will help take an important step forward toward a goal we all share -- keeping kids away from drugs and drugs away from kids.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
This 5 year, $140 million authorization to fund local antidrug prevention efforts could be an important catalyst to getting local groups together to plan, coordinate, and carry out the wide variety of drug prevention treatment activities we all know are necessary to reverse the rise of drug abuse among our children. By unleashing the talents and energy of local coalitions of local businesses, schools, law enforcement, religious organizations, doctors, and others we can build community-wide and community-based drug prevention efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.4
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
For all these reasons, I am pleased to offer my support for the concept embodied in this legislation. But, I must offer two important conditions to my support for this bill. First, as potentially valuable as antidrug coalitions can be, I do not believe it would be wise for us to "rob Peter to pay Paul" by trying to fund this drug prevention effort by cutting funding for other, worthy drug prevention efforts. It is my understanding that the other sponsors of this legislation in both the House and the Senate share this view, and I look forward to working with them to find the modest dollars necessary to fund this effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
Second, it is also my understanding that the sponsors of this legislation are continuing to work with the Drug Director to iron out the bureaucratic details of how this effort will be undertaken at the Federal level. I am confident that none of the sponsors of this bill have any desire to establish any new layers of wasteful bureaucracy, so I look forward to working with them to pass the most efficient, effective effort possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.907
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
This bill offers a key example of the bipartisan support for drug prevention and drug treatment efforts which exists at the grassroots level throughout our Nation. In the weeks and months ahead, I look forward to working with my colleagues in the same bipartisan fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
As my colleagues have heard me note on numerous occasions -- our Nation stands on the edge of the "baby boomerang" -- with 39 million American children under the age of 10, the greatest number since the 1960's. We must prepare for these 39 million as they enter their teen years when they will be at their greatest likelihood of falling prey to drugs and crime. If we do not, we will pay for our lack of foresight with what could be the most severe epidemic of youth drug abuse, youth violence, and youth crime our Nation has ever suffered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.938
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
Preparing each of these 39 million American children means giving them the techniques and the desire to stay away from drugs -- in short, drug prevention. The Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 is one of what must be many elements of a comprehensive, nationwide drug prevention effort. I am pleased to cosponsor this legislation and I look forward to passing it into law.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I join my colleagues in the introduction of the Drug Free Communities Act and urge its passage. This bill responds to a distressing increase in teenage drug use by providing startup funding and technical assistance to community coalitions that work together to prevent drug use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Al D'Amato
According to the University of Michigan's 1996 Monitoring the Future study, more than half of all high school students use illicit drugs by the time they graduate. The Office of National Drug Control Policy cited in their strategy report that nearly 1 in 4 high school seniors used marijuana on a past-month basis in 1996.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
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
22
Al D'Amato
The age for which children start using drugs is declining. While the number of teenagers using marijuana increased 37 percent from 1994 to 1995, the age of first use declined from 17.8 years of age in 1987 to 16.3 years of age in 1994. There was also a drop in age for first use of cocaine from 23.3 years to 19 years old. Drug use is starting at an early age.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Al D'Amato
Drug abuse costs this country approximately $67 billion a year in social, health and criminal costs. But the 14,000 drug-related deaths each year cannot be calculated in costs. The destruction of lives of the drug users, their families, friends, and neighbors is inevitable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.848
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Al D'Amato
The need to correct the trend is imperative and it is communities that can do it. Community coalitions are essential for an effective prevention program. It is the community groups that see the problem first hand and know what is needed in that area to stop children from using drugs.
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
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Al D'Amato
This bill will provide the incentive for community action groups to work together for the sole purpose of drug prevention. Groups representing youths, parents, businesses, schools, law enforcement, religious organizations, health professionals, as well as government agencies will be expected to prepare a strategy and implement it -- together. But the community must be organized first, prior to receiving grant funds, in order for the coalition to prove a long-term commitment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.9
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Al D'Amato
The grants will be distributed to organized community coalitions that have matching funds and those funds cannot be derived from the Federal Government. This requirement ensures that the coalition has support and can be sustained after the grant sunsets. This will not be another Federal program, but rather a means to support organized coalitions that devise and implement a comprehensive antidrug campaign while they get off the ground.
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
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Al D'Amato
Several groups in my State have already endorsed this proposal including the Syracuse Police Department, the mayor of Syracuse and agencies in Onondaga County. Respected national organizations that deal with drug and alcohol abuse have also endorsed the proposal including DARE, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, and Empower America, among others.
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
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Al D'Amato
This is a comprehensive strategy to a problem that is best dealt with at the local level. I urge my colleagues to closely review the merits of this bill and support its passage. Our communities need it.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I rise today as a proud cosponsor of the Drug Free Communities Act.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bob Graham
The objective of this bill is to protect our greatest national resource -- our children -- from the deadly scourge of drug abuse. And it protects them in a way that has been proven through the centuries -- by strengthening communities. This bill gives local communities the support they need to keep drugs away from their young people. And it allows them to use it in a way that has proven to be effective in their community, and not as some Washington bureaucrat dictates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Graham
Unfortunately, recent studies of drug use in America demonstrate the need for a program such as this. The statistics on substance abuse among our Nation's children are particularly disturbing:
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
-0.88
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Graham
According to the University of Michigan's 1996 study "Monitoring the Future," half of all high school students have tried some type of illicit drug by the time they graduate. Drug use among eighth graders has risen 150 percent in the last 5 years. Overall, drug use for children between the ages of 12 and 17 has increased more than 100 percent, from 5.3 percent in 1992 to 10.9 percent in 1995.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Graham
The drug most often used by these children continues to be marijuana. More children are smoking marijuana and they are starting to do so at a younger age. According to the "Monitoring the Future" study, almost 25 percent of high school seniors had used marijuana during the previous month. Between 1994 and 1995, the rate of use among 12- to 17- year-olds increased 37 percent, from 6 percent to over 8 percent.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Graham
And the use of marijuana often leads to the use of stronger and more dangerous drugs. A study completed by Columbia University's Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that children who smoke marijuana are 85 times more likely to try cocaine than children who have never tried marijuana.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.715
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
The use of cocaine and heroin among our children is also on the increase. Among high school seniors in 1996, over 7 percent had tried cocaine at some time. And the number of younger children experimenting with these drugs is alarming. During the last 5 years, heroin use among 8th to 12th graders and the number of 8th graders who had tried cocaine had doubled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Graham
So what can we do to help our youth reject the temptation to use drugs? We can help families to convince kids that they must never even try illegal drugs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.666
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bob Graham
That is why I am proud to be a cosponsor of the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997, which we are here to introduce today. This bill will help communities reduce drug use among youth by providing matching grants of up to $100,000 to community coalitions for the establishment of programs designed to prevent and treat substance abuse in young people. These grants will be used to provide support to local communities who have proven their long-term commitment to reducing drug use among youth. It includes provisions for an advisory commission of substance abuse experts to oversee the program, to ensure that grants go only to those programs that have demonstrated success in keeping our children and grandchildren off drugs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.00148
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Bob Graham
There are several reasons why every Member of Congress should 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Bob Graham
This program helps local communities in a way that is consistent with the 1997 strategy of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The No. 1 goal of the strategy is to encourage America's youth to reject illegal drugs by assisting community coalitions to develop programs that will accomplish this goal. The grants provided for in the Drug Free Communities Act will establish a partnership between the Federal Government and local communities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Bob Graham
There are safeguards to prevent abuse of the program. Only established groups that can provide matching funds will be eligible to receive funding. This ensures that only programs that have a proven track record of success in fighting drug abuse among our young people will receive funding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.691
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Graham
I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this important bill. Our children's future depends on keeping them free of drugs, and this legislation will help those groups who can make a difference in the lives of our youth. There is no greater service that we can provide to our country than to keep our children drug-free.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of the Drug Free Communities Act of 1997. This bill will lend a helping hand to local coalitions that are leading the fight against substance abuse.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Spencer Abraham
Few would argue that substance abuse, particularly among our youth, is a growing problem in communities across our Nation. Drug use among teens has increased sharply in recent years. There is reason to believe, however, that local coalitions, reflecting a broad cross- section of the communities they serve, can do much to combat drug use among youths as well as adults.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Spencer Abraham
The Drug Free Communities Act would lend important assistance to these coalitions. Specifically, the bill would authorize grants of up to $100,000 to local coalitions whose principal mission is the reduction of substance abuse. To be eligible for a grant, a coalition must include representatives from the religious, business, law enforcement, education, parental, and health care communities, as well as local government officials, in the geographic region served by the coalition. To enhance coalition accountability -- and thus to direct resources to the most successful coalitions -- a participating coalition would be required to conduct an initial benchmark survey of drug use in its community, followed by biennal surveys. No new funding would be needed for the bill, as grant moneys would be drawn from the existing budget of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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)
1.29928
VADER
0.918
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
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Spencer Abraham
In short, Mr. President, this bill recognizes that the efforts of local leaders are indispensable in the war on drugs. I am proud to support those efforts, and look forward to passage of this bill.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Barbara A. Mikulski
Mr. President, I am honored to be joined by my colleagues, both men and women from both sides of the aisle, in introducing the reauthorization of the Mammography Quality Standards Act [MQSA]. The bill I am introducing today reauthorizes the original legislation which passed in 1992 with bipartisan support.
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
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Barbara A. Mikulski
What MQSA does is require that all facilities that provide mammograms meet key safety and quality-assurance standards in the area of personnel, equipment, and operating procedures. Before the law passed, tests were misread, women were misdiagnosed, and people died as a result of sloppy work. Since 1992, MQSA has been successful in bringing facilities into compliance with the Federal standards.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Barbara A. Mikulski
What are these national, uniform quality standards for mammography? Well, facilities are required to use equipment designed specifically for mammography. Only radiological technologists can perform mammography. Only qualified doctors can interpret the results of mammography. Facilities must establish a quality assurance and control program to ensure reliability, clarity, and accurate interpretation of mammograms. Facilities must be inspected annually by qualified inspectors. Finally, facilities must be accredited by an accrediting body approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.891
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Barbara A. Mikulski
This current reauthorization makes a few minor changes to the law to ensure the following: Patients and referring physicians must be advised of any mammography facility deficiency. Women are guaranteed the right to obtain an original of their mammogram. Finally, both State and local government agencies are permitted to have inspection authority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barbara A. Mikulski
I like this law because it has saved lives. The frontline against breast cancer is mammography. We know that early detection saves lives. But a mammogram is worse than useless if it produces a poor-quality image or is misinterpreted. The first rule of all medical treatment is: Above all things, do no harm. And a bad mammogram can do real harm by leading a woman and her doctor to believe that nothing is wrong when something is. The result can be unnecessary suffering or even a death that could have been prevented. That is why this legislation is so important. This law must be reauthorized so that we don't go back to the old days when women's lives were in jeopardy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.982
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Barbara A. Mikulski
I want to make sure that women's health care needs are met comprehensively. It is expected that 180,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed and about 44,000 women will die from the disease in 1997. This makes breast cancer the most common cancer among women. And only lung cancer causes more deaths in women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
-0.958
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
8.2
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Barbara A. Mikulski
We must aggressively pursue prevention in our war on breast cancer. I pledge to fight for new attitudes and find new ways to end the needless pain and death that too many American women face. This bill is an important step in that direction. On behalf of all the women of the Senate, I invite the men of the Senate who have not already cosponsored to do so. The women of America are counting on your support.
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
-0.946
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I rise today to voice my strong support, as an original cosponsor of the reauthorization of the Mammography Quality Standards Act [MQSA].
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
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Chris Dodd
I first lent my support to this effort when the MQSA was initially introduced and passed in the 102nd Congress. For the past 5 years, this critically important legislation has provided women with safe and reliable mammography services. As the Mammography Quality Standards Act comes up for reauthorization, I urge all of my fellow colleagues to once again make a commitment to the health and well being of America's women by supporting this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Chris Dodd
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer to affect women. In fact, almost 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Mammography, while not a cure for cancer, provides the best detection system for diagnosing this dangerous and deadly disease. And, early detection of breast cancer is often the key to effective treatment and recovery.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.884
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chris Dodd
The Mammography Quality Standards Act ensures that mammography service providers comply with Federal requirements. These quality standards guard against inaccurate or inconclusive mammography results, thereby reducing the costly procedures associated with false positive diagnoses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chris Dodd
Before this legislation was originally enacted, women were often at the mercy of their mammography service provider, unaware if these providers lacked the necessary equipment, or even adequately trained technicians. The MQSA is helping to effectively eliminate concerns of substandard mammography and its possibly tragic results by assuring that only the correct radiological equipment is used in mammography testing. Further, this legislation is assuring women that only physicians adequately trained in this medical area are interpreting mammograms.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.791
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
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Chris Dodd
New to this legislation are some additional requirements which seek to further assure women that their mammogram service produces the most accurate and timely detection of any irregularities. Mammography service providers will now be required to retain women's mammogram records so that an accurate medical history is maintained. Reauthorization of these quality standards will also ensure that patients are notified about substandard mammography facilities.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chris Dodd
I wish to commend Senator Mikulski for her leadership on this crucial legislation. Again, it is my pleasure to join my colleagues in ensuring that quality mammography service is readily available, and I urge the Senate to act quickly and approve this critically important measure for American women.
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
0.912
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21