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Senate Floor: None
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Moderation
6 Speakers
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Speakers
Spencer Abraham Spencer Abraham said 120 sentences of a total of 253 sentences.
48%
Spencer Abraham said 2315 words of a total of 4794 words.
49%
Paul Coverdell Paul Coverdell said 35 sentences of a total of 253 sentences.
14%
Paul Coverdell said 618 words of a total of 4794 words.
13%
Larry Craig Larry Craig said 28 sentences of a total of 253 sentences.
12%
Larry Craig said 548 words of a total of 4794 words.
12%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 33 sentences of a total of 253 sentences.
14%
Joe Biden said 542 words of a total of 4794 words.
12%
Wayne Allard Wayne Allard said 21 sentences of a total of 253 sentences.
9%
Wayne Allard said 418 words of a total of 4794 words.
9%
Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell said 16 sentences of a total of 253 sentences.
7%
Mitch McConnell said 353 words of a total of 4794 words.
8%
Full Transcript
Larry Craig
Mr. President, I am today introducing a bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to transfer certain facilities at the Minidoka irrigation project to the Burley Irrigation District. The introduction of this legislation results from a hearing I held in the Senate Energy Committee in the past Congress and is nearly identical to S. 1291 from that Congress. I am introducing this project- specific legislation because it is obvious to me a general transfer bill is not workable; each reclamation project has unique qualities, and projects should be addressed individually or in distinct groupings.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0425516308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063999367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063842599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016756652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009562394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006581633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001802243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.00747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.0977E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1157E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.655E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
87.507
Magnitude:
94
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Larry Craig
The Reclamation Act of 1902 was part of the history of Federal public land laws designed to transfer lands out of Federal ownership and to settle this Nation. The origins of that policy predate the Constitution and derive from the early debates that led to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. The particular needs and circumstances of the arid and semiarid lands west of the 100th meridian led to various proposals to reclaim the lands, including the Desert Land Act and the Carey Act. In his State of the Union Message of 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt finally called for the Federal Government to intervene to develop the reservoirs and works necessary to accomplish such irrigation. The reclamation program was enormously successful. It grew from the irrigation program contemplated by one President Roosevelt to the massive works constructed four decades later by the second President Roosevelt. For those of us in the Northwest, there is a very personal meaning to a line from Woody Guthrie's song about the Columbia that goes: "your power is turning our darkness to dawn, so roll on Columbia, roll on." If what is known now had been known then, some projects may have been constructed differently. However, that is not the question we have before us. The central question is whether and to what extent the Federal Government should seek to transfer the title and responsibility for these projects. Has the Federal mission been accomplished?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0438395014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0170859406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0117631142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058092435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012040899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005150996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001927649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.54771E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.32878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.9618E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3709E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
66.591
Magnitude:
235
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
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
77
Sprache Difficult Word Count
77
Larry Craig
The best transfer case would be the single purpose irrigation or municipal and industrial [M&I] system that is fully repaid, operation has long since been transferred, and the water rights are held privately. That is the case with the Burley Irrigation District transfer.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0951838971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0119507153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0107675791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022923221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017714156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002835489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001972333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.73872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.81523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04123E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8729E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
36.079
Magnitude:
42
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
34.333
Magnitude:
42
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Larry Craig
The transfer of title is not a new idea. Authority to transfer title to the All American Canal is contained in section 7 of the Boulder Canyon Project Act of 1928. General authority is contained in the 1955 Distribution Systems Loan Act. Recently, Congress passed legislation dealing with Elephant Butte and Vermejo.
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
0.055
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0109561443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020863177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000393869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001531716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
1.7101E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.05829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.559E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6324E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9674E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.775E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.847E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
55.173
Magnitude:
49
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Larry Craig
The Burley Irrigation District is part of the Minidoka project that was built under the authorization of the 1902. Reclamation Act. By a contract executed in 1926, the District assumed the operation and maintenance of the system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0249818258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0241873044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0156555587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009496171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035978723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003717201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002815919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.02153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.14838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.76456E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.55618E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
26.399
Magnitude:
35
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Larry Craig
All construction contracts and costs for the canals system, pumping plants, power house, transmission lines and other improvements have been paid in full. Contracts for storage space at Minidoka, American Falls, and Palisades reservoirs have been paid in full, along with all maintenance fees. This project is a perfect example of the Federal Government maintaining only a bare title, and that title should now be transferred to the project recipients who have paid for the facilities and the rights of the Burley Irrigation District.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.135639403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00480011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0037650479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0031716565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025178266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006402549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003092147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.42389E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.3939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06854E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.8448E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
85.095
Magnitude:
84
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Mr. President, there is no doubt a lot of women in their forties who are awfully confused these days about whether they should receive a regular mammogram to test for breast cancer. Over the last several years -- and especially over the last couple of months -- the debate in the scientific community and the conflicting scientific studies have not painted a very clear picture for younger women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.931
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
6.5524421632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.7122361585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.9605881758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0597107108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.058510399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0046507783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.003806697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0035014371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0013332351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011816211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.05917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
27.508
Magnitude:
68
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
24.413
Magnitude:
68
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
But, what is perfectly clear -- what is not in dispute -- is that older women should receive regular mammograms. Mammograms save lives. And, the scientific studies confirm it. If all women over 50 received regular mammograms, breast cancer mortality could be reduced by one- third. The recommended screening guidelines reflect this, no matter what group's guidelines you read. The American Cancer Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American College of Physicians all recommend that women over 50 receive annual mammograms.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0065740838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0051813728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007245455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006484664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004389934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002712897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.77538E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.56483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.9665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3617E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.995E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
88.985
Magnitude:
156
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
Now, here's the problem. Women 65 and over have Medicare as their health insurance. The guidelines tell them -- and their doctors are telling them -- to get a mammogram once a year. But, Medicare pays for mammograms only once every 2 years. This means that an elderly woman must pay the cost of every other mammogram herself -- or go without a mammogram every other year. And, even when Medicare pays for the mammogram, the woman is still responsible for at least 20 percent of the cost.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0100533798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061853585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030179557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025045067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006725315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005046461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004672653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.33673E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.86865E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.60405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5886E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
81.82
Magnitude:
61
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
The result, Mr. President, is that too many women are following Medicare's payment rules -- and not getting tested -- rather than following the scientific guidelines -- and being tested.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0231678685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0071028677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021281514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005927743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004705651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001262944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.67539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.3834E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8065E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6366E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.165E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
37.582
Magnitude:
25
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
33.702
Magnitude:
25
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Two years ago, a study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. It found that only 14.4 percent of women without Medicare supplemental insurance -- that is, women who do not have, on top of Medicare, private insurance that may cover mammograms on an annual basis -- only 14.4 percent of those women received even a mammogram once every 2 years, let alone annually. Even among those women with supplemental insurance, less than half had a mammogram over the course of 2 years. The study concluded that a woman's inability to pay a share of the costs for mammograms "is an obstacle to the effective mass screening of older women for breast cancer." And, I would add, an obstacle to saving thousands of lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.857
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0354950665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062985171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006090997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021211024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006367245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006313407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004373978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002568871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.38434E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.05358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.13646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
65.103
Magnitude:
77
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
23.563
Magnitude:
77
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
So, Mr. President, today I am introducing the Medicare Mammography Screening Expansion Act. This bill does two things. First, it would cover mammograms under Medicare once every year, as recommended by the guidelines, instead of once every 2 years, which is now the law. Second, it would eliminate the 20-percent copayment that is currently charged to women when they receive a mammogram, so that women are not discouraged from obtaining this important preventive measure because of the cost. I should note that eliminating the copayment is not unprecedented. Medicare already does not charge copayments for flu shots and most clinical laboratory tests.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.274
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0606541755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0174995934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001865324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016736914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003857893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001478136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001235339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.76317E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5659E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0409E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.388E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
85.414
Magnitude:
29
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Mr. President, we know that mammograms save lives. Yet, current Medicare policy creates barriers that are preventing women from seeking this simple, life-saving procedure. I urge my colleagues to join me in making mammography screenings more available and more affordable for American women.
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
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0890754862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065894797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021611924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016291669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008282994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006323837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002182923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001728193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001198268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001193867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.275E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
26.072
Magnitude:
83
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Wayne Allard
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation that would provide for a land exchange between the city of Greeley, the Water Supply and Storage Co., and the Forest Service. This legislation was introduced last year and was passed by the House of Representatives as part of the Presidio package. It's my hope that we can pass this legislation and have it signed into law before the session ends.
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
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1455210499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0224139221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0185037745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102046157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018917153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010124515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008608891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001001176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.60853E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.39247E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.725E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.964
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Wayne Allard
The city of Greeley and Water Supply and Storage operate eight reservoirs in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. Because of the location of the reservoirs they are operated under Forest Service supervision. This supervision has at times been controversial due to disputes concerning whether being located on Forest Service property allows them to divert water in the national forest for purposes other than the benefit of the owners. The legislation I am introducing would benefit Greeley and Water Supply and Storage by allowing them to protect these significant investments. As an additional benefit this legislation would put an end to a bitter dispute between Greeley and the Forest Service. The national forest would also greatly benefit from this legislation. It would receive 708 acres of inholdings within the forest and the wilderness area. This land has been sought by the Forest Service for some time and this exchange would finally allow them to consolidate valuable resources in Colorado.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.010835642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036644364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023067958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009383855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000354226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001736261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001220382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.66578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.18565E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6364E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9968E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
29.247
Magnitude:
35
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Wayne Allard
I offered this same bill last year when I was in the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, it was caught up in election year politics, specifically, my election. This year I want to put that behind, and work toward passing this legislation as negotiated over the past several years with Greeley, and with Water Supply and Storage, and with the Forest Service.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0783606782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0319754559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202946714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025039146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006749648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005650185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003051093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001609732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.08988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.62931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8996E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Wayne Allard
I believe that as introduced this legislation strikes a balance between protecting the rights of my constituents in Greeley and Thornton and protecting the environment.
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
Violence > Graphic
0.1224107924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0975855684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024698749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023763341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018382014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008710304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000813264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.76445E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.47513E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.85253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7905E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wayne Allard
As currently drafted, Greeley and Thornton have not only agreed to transfer their inholdings, they have also agreed to continue to participate in negotiations with a variety of governmental organizations and environmental groups to designate habitat for the whooping crane. Furthermore, they have agreed to an improved stream flow in the Poudre River as a condition of the exchange and since many westerners would rather part with blood than water, I think they've gone the extra mile.
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
0.717
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1458349172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0395238952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0086158412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0040172003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014803823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010619455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004458614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003845551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.88897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.61954E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.60943E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
85.411
Magnitude:
26
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.8
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Wayne Allard
This legislation is win/win for all involved. We should put all the politics behind us, pass the legislation, and move on to matters that are less easily resolved.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.394
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0183761105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0093841416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026881433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006980353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004091869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002376354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.54623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.28394E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.5951E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.553E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
84.213
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Coverdell
Mr. President, in just a few weeks, on April 27-29, the Presidents' Summit for America's Future will assemble in Philadelphia, cochaired by President Clinton and President Bush. This is an effort to mobilize millions of citizens and thousands of organizations to ensure a bright future for our youth and make effective citizen service an integral part of the American way of life. A number of leading corporations and service organizations have made specific commitments of resources and volunteers to achieve the summit's goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0035380737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014512513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006303744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004156635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000301203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.93835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.30778E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.47056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.4275E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.732E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.72E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.162
Magnitude:
98
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Paul Coverdell
The leaders at the summit will issue a great call to action for Americans, asking them to volunteer their time and efforts in community service. This is in the best tradition of America. The thread of helping your neighbor and taking an active part of civic life runs all through the history of our Nation. It is woven deeply into the fabric of our communities. It is a tie that binds us together as a robust and healthy society.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0649831723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046305981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028456734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013594995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001841733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001653699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.13835E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.5894E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.72914E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1294E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.027E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
64.822
Magnitude:
32
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Paul Coverdell
Yet many who would heed that call to participate in the great tradition of volunteerism will not do so. Not because they lack the desire or the ability to help, but for fear of punitive litigation. In a recent Gallup study one in six volunteers reported withholding their services for fear of being sued. About 1 in 10 nonprofit groups report the resignation of a volunteer over litigation fears.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.958
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.058420765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0223627343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0041127394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032720236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012148478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006151714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003680445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000305427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001652293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.31487E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.5744E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Coverdell
That is why I am today introducing the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997, a bill to grant immunity from personal civil liability, under certain circumstances, to volunteers working for nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. Senators McConnell, Abraham, Santorum, and Ashcroft have joined me as original cosponsors.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2979213605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0535159896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0361502636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0319152139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047298152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007975349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005372758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002484005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002339448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001474922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.34382E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Coverdell
This act provides that no volunteer of a nonprofit organization or governmental entity shall be liable for harm caused by the volunteer's acts or omissions on behalf of the organization. To enjoy this protection, the volunteer must be acting within the scope of his or her responsibilities in the organization and must not cause harm by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, or reckless misconduct.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.874
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0224198215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0101352081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046197169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000579671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004856153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000468799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003051117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.40938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.66272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.74117E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3334E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Coverdell
In other words, this act provides volunteers liability protection for simple negligence only. It does not provide immunity from suit for misconduct that includes violent crimes, hate crimes, sex crimes, or civil rights violations. It does not apply where the defendant was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
-0.915
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0088015746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030665971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028888013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011497831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003606827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001768261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.02452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.15064E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.53381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.99384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.022E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Coverdell
It is intended to protect volunteers who make a simple, honest mistake. The injured party will still have the recourse of suing the organization itself to be made whole. Nonprofit organizations will continue to have the duty to properly screen, train, and supervise their volunteers. The organization's liability is not affected. But we will free the volunteers from fear of crushing lawsuits for mistakes made while trying to do a good deed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.208
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
1.2995437719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.9577873163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.7025477476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0118983189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023094788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010855404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007356327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002115931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001870296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001153148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.68901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Coverdell
Federalism concerns arise whenever Congress takes up tort law. Our bill gives States flexibility to impose conditions and make exceptions to the granting of liability protection. It allows States to affirmatively opt out of this law for those cases where both the plaintiff and defendant are citizens of the State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2006892348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0909849303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0287926232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.012777721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0099283287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015629636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008313541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004396214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003904948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001047537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73812E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
35.76
Magnitude:
104
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
27.398
Magnitude:
104
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Coverdell
This bill requires clear and convincing evidence of gross negligence before punitive damages may be awarded against a volunteer, nonprofit organization, or governmental entity because of a volunteer's actions. It also establishes a rule of proportionate liability rather than joint and several liability in suits based on the action of a volunteer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1300928416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0442026299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0264310424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.020958911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063702595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0056642293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004911363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003977404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003587913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000194206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
88.973
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Paul Coverdell
Mr. President, the Volunteer Protection Act will encourage the spirit of civic involvement and volunteerism that is so crucial to a healthy civil society and stronger communities. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1720899367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0301442895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025155032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024298364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015869904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.00035325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000353149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003479254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002587833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.38839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.465E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
21.255
Magnitude:
56
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Coverdell
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
0.7033009082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1940267859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1357147237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0716798473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0330918119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0269965152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0256756379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017173563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0013432344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.61787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
37.329
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
36.922
Magnitude:
52
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, volunteer service has become a high risk venture. Our "sue happy" legal culture has ensnared those selfless individuals who help worthy organizations and institutions through volunteer service. And, these lawsuits are proof that no good deed goes unpunished.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Mitch McConnell
In order to relieve volunteers from this unnecessary and unfair burden of liability, I am pleased to join in the introduction of the Volunteer Protection Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Mitch McConnell
The litigation craze is hurting the spirit of voluntarism that is an integral part of American society. From school chaperones to Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop leaders to unpaid rural doctors and nursing home aides, volunteers perform valuable services. And, these volunteers are being dragged into court and needlessly and unfairly sued. The end result? Too many people pointing fingers and too few offering a helping hand.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Mitch McConnell
So, this bill creates immunity from lawsuits for those volunteers who act within the scope of their responsibilities, who are properly licensed or certified where necessary, and who do not act in a willful, criminal or grossly negligent fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Mitch McConnell
The bill recognizes that the States may enact their own form of volunteer protection and provides that State laws may permit the following:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Mitch McConnell
A requirement that the organization or entity adhere to risk management procedures, including the training of volunteers; A requirement that the organization or entity be accountable for the actions of its volunteers in the same way that an employer is liable for the acts of its employees; An exemption from the liability protection in the event the volunteer is using a motor vehicle or similar instrument; An exemption from the liability protection if the lawsuit is brought by a State or local official; and A requirement that the liability protection applies only if the nonprofit organization or government entity provides a financially secure source of recovery, such as an insurance policy for those who suffer harm.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.9
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Mitch McConnell
I look forward to the Senate's prompt consideration of this bill. Our communities are depending upon us to enact this pro-volunteer legislation. The time has come for us to help those who have given so much to all of us.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, I am extremely pleased to rise today to join my colleagues, Senator Coverdell and Senator McConnell, in introducing the Volunteer Protection Act of 1997. I commend Senators Coverdell and McConnell for their leadership in encouraging and supporting the voluntarism that is so important to communities in Michigan and across this country.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Spencer Abraham
This long overdue legislation will provide volunteers and nonprofit organizations with desperately needed relief from abusive lawsuits brought based on the activities of volunteers. Those are precisely the activities that we should be protecting and encouraging.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Spencer Abraham
Last Congress, I spoke on the floor many times concerning the need for litigation reform and describing the litigation abuses that plague our small businesses, our consumers, our schools, and others. I came to Congress as a freshman Senator intending to press for lawsuit reforms, and I did. I supported the securities litigation reform legislation, which Congress successfully enacted over the President's veto, and I also supported the product liability reform bill, which the President unfortunately killed with his veto. I also introduced legislation with Senator McConnell to provide broader relief in all civil cases, and offered floor amendments that would do the same.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27444
VADER
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Spencer Abraham
I continue to support broader civil justice reforms and I particularly look forward to considering product liability reform legislation both in the Commerce Committee and on the floor. But I believe that our voluntary, nonprofit organizations urgently need protection from current lawsuit abuses. I encourage my colleagues to consider the problems facing our community groups and their volunteers, and to support this legislation. I hope that in this instance President Clinton will support this litigation reform bill, recognize the value of volunteers and nonprofit groups, and give them the protection they need to keep doing their good deeds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.04597
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Spencer Abraham
Nonprofit organizations hold our Nation together. In them we learn to care for our neighbors. They are key to our survival as a nation and we must protect them with systemic reforms.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Spencer Abraham
America has a vast interstate network of 114,000 operating nonprofit organizations, ranging from schools to hospitals to clinics to food programs.
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
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
Spencer Abraham
This network's revenues totaled $388 billion in 1990. Meanwhile, revenues for the 19,000 support institutions, which raise money to fund operating organizations came to $29 billion. And total revenues for religious congregations were $48 billion. That's $465 billion worth of nonprofit activity we enjoyed in 1990 alone, Mr. President.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Spencer Abraham
Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on volunteers, and Americans gladly comply. According to a 1993 report from the Independent Sector, a national coalition of 800 organizations, Americans donated 9.7 billion hours of their time to nonprofit organizations that year. This volunteer time produced the equivalent of 5.7 million full time volunteers, worth an estimated $112 billion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Spencer Abraham
Unfortunately voluntarism is declining nationwide. According to the Independent Sector report, the percentage of Americans volunteering dropped from 54 percent in 1989 to 51 percent in 1991 and 48 percent in 1993. Americans also are giving less money. The average household's charitable donation dropped from $978 in 1989 to $880 in 1993.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Spencer Abraham
The decline of giving and volunteering spells danger for our voluntary organizations, for the people who depend on them, and for the social trust that is based on the spirit of association.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Spencer Abraham
But why is voluntarism on the decline? Obviously there are a number of relevant factors, not least among them the need so many people today feel to work ever-harder and ever-longer to bear our growing tax burden. But one major reason for the decline is America's litigation explosion. Nonprofit organizations are forced to spend an increasing amount of time and resources preparing for, avoiding, and/or fighting lawsuits. Thus litigation has rendered our nonprofit organizations less effective at helping people, and allowed Americans to retreat more into their private lives, and away from the public, social activity that binds us together as a people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.755
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Spencer Abraham
The litigation costs facing voluntary associations are many. John Graham, on behalf of the American Society of Association Executives [ASAE], gave testimony last year arguing that liability insurance premiums for associations have increased an average 155 percent in recent years. Some of our most revered nonprofit institutions have been put at risk by increased liability costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.187
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Spencer Abraham
Dr. Creightin Hale of Little League Baseball reports that the liability rate for a league increased from $75 to $795 in just 5 years. Many leagues cannot afford this added expense, on top of increasing costs for helmets and other equipment. These leagues operate without insurance or disband altogether, often leaving children with no organized sports in their neighborhood.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Spencer Abraham
What kind of suits add to insurance costs? ASAE reports that one New Jersey umpire was forced by a court to pay a catcher $24,000. Why? Because the catcher was hit in the eye by a softball while playing without a mask. The catcher complained that the umpire should have lent him his.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.687
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
5.8
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Spencer Abraham
Organizations that try to escape sky-rocketing insurance costs must self-insure, and Andrea Marisi of the Red Cross will describe self-insurance costs only as "huge." The result? Obviously, we have fewer funds available for providing services than would otherwise be the case." Outside insurance generally comes with significant deductibles. Charles Kolb of the United Way points out that insurance deductibles for his organization fall into the range of $25,000-30,000. When, as has been the case in recent years, the organization is subjected to three or four lawsuits per year, $100,000 or more must be diverted from charitable programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Spencer Abraham
And there are even more costs. Mr. Kolb reports that the costs in lost time and money spent on discovery, for example going through files for hours on end to establish who did what when, can run into the thousands of dollars. Further, as the Boy Scouts' William Cople puts it: "We bear increased costs from risk management programs of many kinds -- [including] those to prevent accidents. We have higher legal bills as well. But even more of a problem is the need to find pro-bono help to quell possible lawsuits. The Scouts must spend scarce time, and use up scarce human capital in preventing suits. For example, 5 years ago the General Counsel's office, a pro-bono operation, committed less than 100 hours per year on issues relating to lawsuits. Last year we devoted about 750 hours to that duty." The Boy Scouts must do less good so that they can defend themselves from lawsuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72213
VADER
0.331
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Spencer Abraham
Frivolous lawsuits also increase costs by discouraging voluntarism. Dottie Lewis of the Southwest Officials Association, which provides officials for scholastic games, observes, "Some of our people got to the point where they were just afraid to work because of the threat of lawsuits." What makes this fear worse is the knowledge that one need do no harm in order to be liable.
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)
-0.37949
VADER
-0.898
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Spencer Abraham
Take for example Powell versus Boy Scouts of America. While on an outing with the Sea Explorers, a scouting unit in the Boy Scouts' Cascade Pacific Council, a youth suffered a tragic, paralyzing injury in a rough game of touch football. Several adults had volunteered to supervise the outing, but none observed the game. The youth filed a personal injury lawsuit against two of the adult volunteers. The jury found the volunteers liable for some $7 million, which Oregon law reduced to about $4 million -- far more than the volunteers could possibly pay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.892
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Spencer Abraham
What is more, as Cople points out, "the jury seemingly held the volunteers to a standard of care requiring them constantly to supervise the youth entrusted to their charge, even for activities which under other circumstances may routinely be permitted without such meticulous oversight." One child's tragedy led a jury to impose an unreasonable standard of care on individuals who, after all, had volunteered their time and effort for an outing, not a football game.
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)
0.37949
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Spencer Abraham
No one can provide the meticulous oversight demanded by the jury. Thus volunteers are left at the mercy of events, and juries, beyond their control.
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Spencer Abraham
Such unreasonable standards of care also penalize our nonprofit organizations. Len Krugel of the Michigan Salvation Army reports that regulations and onerous legal standards often keep his organization from giving troubled youths a second chance. Because the organization is held responsible for essentially all actions by its employees and volunteers, it can take no risks in hiring. Thus the Salvation Army can neither hire nor accept voluntary services from any individual with any drug conviction, including a 0.3 reading on a breathalyzer test for alcohol consumption. As Mr. Krugel observes, "If we can't give these kids a second chance, who can?" Then there is the problem of joint and several liability, in which one defendant is made to pay for all damages even though responsible for only a small portion. Such findings are a severe burden on the United Way, a national organization that sponsors numerous local nonprofit groups. Although it cannot control local operations, the United Way often finds itself a defendant in suits arising from injuries caused by the local entity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.51515
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.51515
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.042
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Spencer Abraham
Such holdings result from juries' desire to find someone with the funds necessary to pay for an innocent party's injuries. But this search for the deep pocket leads to what Ms. Marisi calls a "chilling effect" on Red Cross relations with other nonprofits. The Red Cross is now less willing to cooperate with smaller, more innovative local agencies that might make it more effective.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
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
0.879
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Spencer Abraham
Thus nonprofits forbear from doing good because they cannot afford the insurance, they cannot afford the loss of volunteers, they cannot afford the risk of frivolous lawsuits.
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)
-1.60944
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Spencer Abraham
The Volunteer Protection Act will address the danger to our nonprofit sector, Mr. President. It will not solve all the problems facing our volunteers and nonprofits, but it will provide voluntary organizations with critical protection against improper litigation, at the same time that it recognizes the ability of the States to take additional or even alternative protections in some cases. By setting the standard for the protection of volunteers outright, this bill provides much-needed lawsuit relief immediately to volunteers and nonprofits wherever they may be. Let me briefly describe what this bill does.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
-0.375
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Spencer Abraham
The bill protects volunteers from liability unless they cause harm through action that constitutes reckless misconduct, gross negligence, willful or criminal misconduct, or is in conscious, flagrant disregard for the rights and safety of the individual harmed. This ensures that where volunteers truly exceed the bounds of appropriate conduct they will be liable. But in the many ridiculous cases I have discussed -- where no real wrongdoing occurred -- the volunteer will not be forced to face and defend a lawsuit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Spencer Abraham
In lawsuits based on the actions of a volunteer, the bill limits the punitive damages that can be awarded. It is unfortunate that charities and volunteers have punitive damages awarded against them in the first place, but they do -- Congressman John Porter reports that in August of 1990 a Chicago jury awarded $12 million to a boy who was injured in a car crash. The "negligent" party? The estate of the volunteer who gave his life attempting to save the boy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Spencer Abraham
Under this bill, punitive damages in cases involving the actions of a volunteer could be awarded against a volunteer, nonprofit organization, or government entity only upon a showing by the claimant that the volunteer's action represented willful or criminal misconduct, or showed a conscious, flagrant disregard for the rights and safety of the individual harmed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Spencer Abraham
This should ensure that punitive damages, which are intended only to punish a defendant and are not intended to compensate an injured person, will only be available in situations where punishment really is called for because of the egregious conduct of the defendant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.917
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Spencer Abraham
The bill also protects volunteers from excessive liability that they might face through joint and several liability. Under the doctrine of joint and several liability, a plaintiff can obtain full damages from a defendant who is only slightly at fault. I have spoken many times before about the unfairness that may result from the application of this legal doctrine. The injustice that results to volunteers and nonprofits is often even more acute, because they lack the resources to bear unfair judgments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.47957
VADER
-0.938
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Spencer Abraham
This bill strikes a balance by providing that, in cases based on the actions of a volunteer, any defendant that is a volunteer, nonprofit organization, or government entity will be jointly and severally responsible for the full share of economic damages but will only be responsible for noneconomic damages in proportion to the harm that that defendant caused. That is a fair approach.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.631
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Spencer Abraham
Finally, I would like to speak for a moment about how this legislation preserves important principles of federalism and respects the role of the States. First, the bill does not preempt State legislation that provides greater protections to volunteers. In this way, it sets up outer protections from which all volunteers will benefit and permits States to do more. Second, the bill includes an opt-out provision that permits States, in cases involving only parties from that State, to affirmatively elect to opt out of the protections provided in the Volunteer Protection Act. A State can do so by enacting a statute specifically providing for that. I suspect that no States will elect to do so, but I feel that, as a matter of principle, it is important to include that provision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.762
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Spencer Abraham
In short, these reforms can help create a system in which plaintiffs sue only when they have good reason -- and only those who are responsible for their damages -- and in which only those who are responsible must pay. Such reforms will create an atmosphere in which our fear of one another will be lessened, and our ability to join associations in which we learn to care for one another will be significantly greater.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Spencer Abraham
And that, Mr. President, will make for a better America.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.9
Gunning-Fog Score
2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Spencer Abraham
I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this important piece of legislation.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5