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Senate Floor: THE NORTHERN FOREST STEWARDSHIP ACT
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Tom Harkin Tom Harkin said 91 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Tom Harkin said 1635 words of a total of 13494 words.
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John McCain John McCain said 75 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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John McCain said 1535 words of a total of 13494 words.
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John Kerry John Kerry said 70 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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John Kerry said 1381 words of a total of 13494 words.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison said 43 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison said 1289 words of a total of 13494 words.
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Richard Lugar Richard Lugar said 40 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Judd Gregg Judd Gregg said 45 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 34 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Al D'Amato Al D'Amato said 36 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords said 33 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 30 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Patrick Leahy said 666 words of a total of 13494 words.
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Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 34 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 35 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Larry Craig Larry Craig said 29 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Wayne Allard Wayne Allard said 18 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Jim Inhofe Jim Inhofe said 19 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Mitch McConnell Mitch McConnell said 17 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley said 9 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 4 sentences of a total of 662 sentences.
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Full Transcript
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, today I am pleased to join my colleague Senator Gregg and Senators Jeffords, Snowe, Collins, Moynihan and Smith in introducing the Northern Forest Stewardship Act of 1997 and the Family Forestland Preservation Tax Act. I am proud that this legislation has the entire support of the Senate delegations from the Northern Forest States of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, as well as Senators from other parts of the region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0389077177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0075324948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049872371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004563702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000186366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001168669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.53444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.57197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.4053E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.1232E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5878E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
69.893
Magnitude:
69
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
11
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Patrick Leahy
Today's legislation is about empowering communities within the 26- million-acre Northern Forest -- the largest contiguous forest east of the Mississippi River. This great natural resource criss crosses New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. But as we near the end of the 20th century, growth pressures on the Northern Forest have increased. The thousands of people who live in this region have wrestled with how to maintain economies that provide jobs while preserving the environment that makes the region such a special place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0153390589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033701821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033028784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025984278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005160121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002539233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002150245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001953782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.19638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.41624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02246E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
76.712
Magnitude:
84
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Patrick Leahy
Recognizing the challenge facing these communities, Senator Warren Rudman and I sponsored the Northern Forest Lands Study in 1990. Thousands of people who live in the Northern Forest participated in the study which lasted 4 years. Upon the conclusion of the study, the Northern Forest Lands Council was established to develop specific recommendations to address the issues identified in the study.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0098793425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012728235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000954968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009495347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001811533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.89697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.73333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.5351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.8374E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3562E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0076E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
80.19
Magnitude:
59
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
As one might expect, the majority of these recommendations focused on local and State issues. However, some of the ideas proposed by the Northern Forest Lands Council requested changes in Federal law. Today, we are here to move forward the council recommendations that need these modifications.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0055537472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005667179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004019827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003675861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000176129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001699086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001262152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.5048E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2938E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.181E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.055E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
47.651
Magnitude:
46
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Patrick Leahy
Here is an example of what Congress can achieve when it heeds the public's voice. It is founded on extensive research, open discussion, consensus decisions, and visionary problem solving by the people who have a stake in the future of the forest. Legislation rarely embodies such a thorough effort by so diverse a constituency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0028894985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015038783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013705005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007712119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002210425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001489709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.19284E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.42601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0379E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.02655E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3046E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.19
Magnitude:
54
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
This legislation will reaffirm the council's vision of the Northern Forest as a working landscape of interlocking parts and pieces, reinforcing each other: small and rural communities, industrial forest land, family and individual ownerships, small woodlots, recreation land, public and private conservation land.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0176486137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.008398635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011925557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009486377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005540765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005105562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002010428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001930541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000179099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.7446E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2863E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
79.8
Magnitude:
43
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
These bills focus on three key goals of the council: fostering stewardship of private land, building knowledge and information on forest resources, and increasing funds available for land conservation. These are goals shared by the people and representatives of the Northern Forest region and provide the foundation for the bipartisan support of this legislation in the House and the Senate.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.014152615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036069247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032690419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001629431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.24457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3758E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.831E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5164E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.2628E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.662E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
84.74
Magnitude:
60
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
This legislation also recognizes the extraordinary resources the 26- million-acre Northern Forest region provides to local communities and visitors alike. The forests within the region are rich in natural resources and values cherished by residents and visitors: timber, fiber, and wood for forest products and energy supporting successful businesses and providing stable jobs for residents; lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams unspoiled by pollution or crowding human development; viable tracts of land for wildlife habitat and recreational use, and protected areas to help preserve the biological integrity of the region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0112401074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036390251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006249657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006044795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004427749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002870661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001899533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.2726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.80726E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.01722E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.331E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
76.13
Magnitude:
89
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Patrick Leahy
Given the nature of the council's recommendations, one piece of legislation to implement all the recommendations was not feasible, therefore we are introducing this package of bills. It is our hope that these bills will both be taken up in the appropriate committees of this Congress and will move through Congress as complementary legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0322848675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0102277911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028985838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009031412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007680756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006602455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001182386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.20407E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.67263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.47406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.012E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
75.759
Magnitude:
54
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
Passing this legislation is a priority for me personally and for Vermont. It will highlight the importance of the forest resources to our region and to the Nation. It will help State, local, and community groups draw upon Federal assistance to work toward the goals of the council. And, it will reaffirm these goals and the shared commitment to protect the environmental and economic heritage of the region.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0247876509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0090090507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011201322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005604821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004053917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002226833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.53588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.78734E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.60214E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9354E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
90.817
Magnitude:
68
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill on the part of myself, and Senators Gregg, Jeffords, Snowe, Collins, Smith of New Hampshire, Moynihan, Kerry of Massachusetts, and Mr. Kennedy be introduced and appropriately referred.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.243112538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0162474054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0123934544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0053262018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007398774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00064264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006304129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003418248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002056441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8417E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.52553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0195765781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0077747274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0075449469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007181055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003515961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001531053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000151234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.22516E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.30346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.6502E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.354E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
77.609
Magnitude:
61
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.7
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of the Family Forest Land Preservation Tax Act and the Northern Forest Stewardship Act and commend both Senator Leahy and Senator Gregg for their leadership in these bills. Both bills include recommendations from the Northern Forest Lands Council that address the general consensus of the residents in the Northern Forest region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0462794589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028052511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021947315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007120213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000613239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003230502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000287065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001564487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.96802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.70776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8387E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
76.18
Magnitude:
96
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Jeffords
Since the Northern Forest Lands Council's creation in 1990, hundreds of citizens have been seeking ways for Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont to maintain the traditional patterns of land ownership and use of the Northern Forest. For over 4 years the council conducted indepth research, assessed data, consulted with experts, held public meetings, and listened to thousands of people who live and work in the region. The recommendations that are incorporated in both the Stewardship Act and the Preservation Tax Act, represent the thoughtful work of many individuals who live and work in the Northern Forest region and hundreds of hours of forums and public meetings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0065871558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006071361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0033117794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0016449285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011198759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007185062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005925195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005366659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003938338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.48868E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.67475E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
85.476
Magnitude:
22
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I am grateful and appreciate the dedication and vision of the members of the Northern Forest Lands Council and the thousands of people who participated in the process. I am grateful, because the 26-million-acre forest that stretches from eastern Maine through New Hampshire and Vermont and across New York provides important and valuable resources. This forest region is home to 1 million residents. The people that work and live in this region have a bond to the land. Hunting, fishing, trapping, walking, and hiking in the woods have been a way of life for generations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0010082525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000820804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006086891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002657509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002547832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002479643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002469783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001618602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.44575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.98508E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.373E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
84.627
Magnitude:
83
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Jim Jeffords
Nearly 85 percent of the Northern Forest is privately owned. For years, these lands have provided a diversity of environmental and economic benefits.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0062776613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040747353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009897908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002680243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.96832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.96644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.8781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.8519E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3282E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.296E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.796E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
83.408
Magnitude:
58
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jim Jeffords
Families and individuals have taken care of their forests for generations providing economic viability to communities and overall economic health to the region as well as maintaining opportunities for recreation, natural beauty, and wildlife. The traditional values within the forest regions are also cherished by those who live outside the region. Seventy million people live within a day's drive of the Northern Forest. They too, realize the importance of the Northern Forest for its source of clean water, clean air, and vast diversity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.71765
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0489326718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0155412577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009161421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006272244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005097136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003916815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003281061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001071917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.73119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.5459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.903E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
68.698
Magnitude:
134
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
22.026
Magnitude:
134
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, the Preservation Tax Act and the Stewardship Act are needed to protect and maintain the traditional and valuable uses of the Northern Forest. Complex social and economic forces, some originating outside the region, have led to competing and conflicting uses of the Northern Forest. These two bills will help keep the Northern Forest productive and protected.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0042498305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040865183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037559359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006101974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001285414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001240657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.54629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.51831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.952E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3195E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.732E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
79.306
Magnitude:
118
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jim Jeffords
The Family Forest Land Preservation Tax Act will help encourage private forest land owners to conserve their productive forests. Since well managed productive forests are such an essential element to the traditional values of the Northern Forest region, the Preservation Tax Act is vital to maintaining sound forest management. Although this bill was based on recommendation from citizens in the Northern Forest region, it will benefit forest lands in all States. It's important because it allows for post-mortem donations of conservation easements for estate tax purposes, creates an estate tax alternative for heirs who choose to maintain the property as forest land for 25 years, provides a partial inflation adjustment for timber, creates an incentive for the sale of conservation easements to public agencies, and eliminates the 100-hour passive loss rule for forest land income.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.51724
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.51724
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0139188225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0038405899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011914508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007551761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004256858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.08786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.37415E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.32286E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.81569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.22693E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.7E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.767
Magnitude:
26
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, the Preservation Tax Act and the Stewardship Act are needed to relieve the pressure on forest land owners and provide incentives to maintain and protect the forests that so many work and enjoy. Both bills support the Northern Forest Council recommendations by promoting a sound foundation for a diversified economy and stable communities, opportunities for quality recreation, and long-term protection of the diversity of plant and animal species in the region. These bills are important steps in addressing the many interests in the Northern Forest region. Several years of participation and involvement from interested parties throughout the region have helped develop useful recommendations that recognize the diversified opportunities of one of the regions most important resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.51635
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1201677718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0596760656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0074534975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008881851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008028768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000322821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002618103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001141711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.09884E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.75134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.11763E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
44.421
Magnitude:
61
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.042
Magnitude:
61
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Jim Jeffords
It is my hope that both bills will move swiftly through the Senate and House and become law. I urge my colleagues to support these bills.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0228011981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0070062189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0059511785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003450983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001648247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.47792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.81384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.72618E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.08076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.17597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5696E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.608
Magnitude:
68
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
John McCain
Mr. President, today I and Senator Hutchison and Senator Lott and Senator Nickles, Senator Stevens, and Senator Craig are introducing the Government Shutdown Prevention Act. This bill creates a statutory continuing resolution as sort of a safety net CR, which would trigger only if the appropriation acts do not become law or if there is no governing continuing resolution in place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.061
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0423157646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0119114877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020497837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011932758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004440884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003947942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002304085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.39211E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.81868E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.47023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1728E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
54.299
Magnitude:
41
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
34.257
Magnitude:
41
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
John McCain
I want to emphasize here, after a long series of negotiations with the House, with the advice and consent and leadership of the majority leader, Senator Lott, and the active participation and leadership of Senator Stevens especially, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, negotiations with the Speaker, the Appropriations Committee chairman, Mr. Livingston, in the House, and also Majority Leader Armey, we have come up with this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0136126779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001801486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0014704642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011583931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003483882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.31685E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.50591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.22063E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4933E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2204E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.73E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
77.512
Magnitude:
141
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.3
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John McCain
Mr. President, this legislation is important. It must be done soon. I believe the lesson of the last 2 years is that we cannot allow the Government to be shut down again. Nor can we allow the threat of a Government shutdown to be so impactful that we fiscal conservatives are somehow forced to appropriate billions -- in the case of last year around $8 billion -- additional because of the threat of a Government shutdown. So, this is very important legislation. It is not something that I am idly throwing into the hopper.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.816
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0252551486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.015577086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037980088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027043861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000101845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.03316E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.36229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.50676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8557E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5427E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
88.71
Magnitude:
126
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John McCain
I thank Senator Hutchison for her efforts and participation on this bill. What this legislation does is ensures that the Government will not shut down and that Government shutdowns cannot be used for political games. This safety net continuing resolution basically would set spending for fiscal year 1998 at 98 percent of 1997 fiscal year levels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0035256217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026584459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005334009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003124643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003037469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.14634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.5786E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.0793E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0714E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.11E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.01E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
66.576
Magnitude:
65
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John McCain
In other words, the way this would work is if we could not get agreement on the appropriations bills, rather than the threat of a shutdown of Government or parts of Government because of failure to appropriate funding for their continued effort, this would be funded at 98 percent of the previous year's level. That would ensure, if any kind of standoff between the Congress and the White House occurs, that vital Government functions will continue and Government employees will continue to serve the public.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.549
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0217625537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0140512129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0116346688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065054592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037783637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002117046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.63457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.89252E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.80429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9292E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.343E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
76.808
Magnitude:
116
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
John McCain
It is our intention to move this bill quickly. It is very important we act before the appropriations season begins in earnest. Therefore, it is the intent of Senator Hutchison and myself to move this bill as soon as possible, specifically on the emergency supplemental appropriations bill that will be before this body probably within a month or so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.414
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0132666071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0119089098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085589862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000577795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001534275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000112088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.98094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.78355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.54001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2369E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.722E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.61
Magnitude:
46
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John McCain
We all saw the effects of gridlock in the past. No one wins when the Government shuts down. Shutdowns only confirm the American people's suspicions that we are more interested in political gain than doing the Nation's business. The American people are tired of gridlock. They want the Government to work for them, not against them. The budget process in the last Congress, in my view, was a fiasco and, more important, in the view of the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.367
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0189710365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024098956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021182726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006760465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000286565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001598171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.31201E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.07311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.32291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9548E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5275E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
43.788
Magnitude:
112
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.117
Magnitude:
112
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John McCain
Our Founding Fathers would have been ashamed of our inability to execute the power of the purse in a responsible fashion. I am sure they would have been quite shocked by the 27 days that the Government was shut down, 13 continuing resolutions, and almost $6 billion in blackmail money that was given the administration to ensure that the Government did not shut down a third time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.288
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0107983025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047530197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033282144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002310358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001095222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.72352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.0214E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.4684E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2926E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.11E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
42.652
Magnitude:
68
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John McCain
Although Republicans shouldered the blame for the Government shutdown, President Clinton and his colleagues were equally at fault for using it for their political gain. Republicans were outmaneuvered by President Clinton because we were not prepared for him to use the budget process for his own political purposes. We thought that by doing the right thing -- passing the first balanced budget in a generation, and fiscally sound appropriations bills -- that we would eventually prevail. What we did not realize was that the President was more interested in playing politics with the budget than actually balancing it. This year we have to be prepared for these games and launch a preemptive strike to ensure that basic Government operations will not be put at risk during the next budget battle.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.439
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.004470507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010799615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006930775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004932946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001301036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.62809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.11136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.75059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.7705E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9886E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.912E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
47.282
Magnitude:
47
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
John McCain
This legislation does not erode the power of the appropriators and gives them ample opportunity to do their job. It is only if the appropriations process is not completed by the beginning of the fiscal year, as was the case in the last Congress, that the safety net continuing resolution will go into effect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0090435395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072968156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024719109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009958647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002469988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001486768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.29468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.11028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.603E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.1732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.618E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
81.061
Magnitude:
42
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John McCain
In addition, I emphasize that entitlements are fully protected in this legislation. The bill specifically states that entitlements such as Social Security -- as obligated by law -- will be paid regardless of what appropriations bills are passed or not passed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.677
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.01649193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0104315332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024491828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005420125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004787368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.56563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.417E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.15413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.8662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.182E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.493E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
79.445
Magnitude:
148
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
John McCain
According to President Clinton, the combined cost of last year's Government shutdown was $1.5 billion. However, this figure does not begin to account for the millions of dollars lost by small businesses who depend on the Government being open. In my State of Arizona, during the Government shutdown the Grand Canyon was closed for the first time in 76 years. I heard from people who work close to the Grand Canyon. These were not Government employees. These were independent small business men and women. They told me that the shutdown cost them thousands of dollars because people could not go to the park. According to a CRS report, local communities near national parks alone lost an estimated $14.2 million per day in tourism revenues as a direct result of the Government shutdown, for a total of nearly $400 million over the course of the shutdown.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0248622557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040467607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037760834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003028234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002445737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.92792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.95201E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.735E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.05059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0432E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6277E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
75.64
Magnitude:
75
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
John McCain
The cost of the Government shutdown cannot be measured in just dollars and cents. During the shutdown millions of Americans could not get crucial social services. For example, 10,000 new Medicare applications, 212,000 Social Security card requests, 360,000 individual office visits and 800,000 toll-free calls for information and assistance were turned away each day. There were even more delays in services for some of the most vulnerable in our society, including 13 million recipients of AFDC, 273,000 foster care children, over 100,000 children receiving adoption assistance services and over 100,000 Head Start children -- not to mention the new patients that were not accepted into clinical research centers, the 7 million visitors who could not attend national parks, or the 2 million visitors turned away at museums and monuments. And the list goes on and on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
0.479
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0110732639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004588385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002316282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001829839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0001540994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.38098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.11152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.678E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.715E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.42E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.07E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.577
Magnitude:
123
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
John McCain
In addition, our Federal employees were left in fear wondering whether they would be paid, would they have to go to work, would they be able to pay their bills on time. In my State of Arizona, for example, of the 40,383 Federal employees, over 15,000 of them were furloughed in the last Government shutdown. I do not want to put these workers at risk ever again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.699
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0075622054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016950617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013862746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010545129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002587022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002173642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000120271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.78376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.855E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
86.13
Magnitude:
116
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John McCain
A 1991 GAO report confirmed that permanent funding lapse legislation is a necessity. In their report they stated, "Shutting down the Government during temporary funding gaps is an inappropriate way to encourage compromise on the budget." Neither party can afford another break of faith with the American people. Our constituents are tired of constantly being disappointed by the actions of Congress and the President. They are tired of our not being prepared for what appears to be the inevitable. That is why this legislation is so important. We want the American people to know that there are some of us in Congress who are thinking ahead and who do not want a replay of the last Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.469
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.023512081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029396779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015208158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005761653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003720507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001810433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.76692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.99029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.19811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4105E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.03E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.125
Magnitude:
64
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John McCain
I want to especially note the support of our good friend, Senator Stevens, the distinguished Senator from Alaska and chairman of the Appropriations Committee. His support of this bill is crucial, and I thank him for it. I wish him well in overseeing the appropriations process.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.1026063934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1425796887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0237807981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0128425963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0087820066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007538385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007358614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006702917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005853964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.6742E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
73.13
Magnitude:
58
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John McCain
While I am sure we will all have our differences, I am confident he will be able to do his best to ensure that the Senate enacts the appropriations bills in an efficient and expeditious manner. Let us show the American people that we have learned our lessons from the last Congress. Passing this preventive measure will go a long way to restore America's faith that politics or stalled negotiations will not stop Government operations. It will prove to our constituents that we will never again allow a Government shutdown or threat of Government shutdown to be used for political gain. I hope the Senate will act quickly on this important matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0478966569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0124473416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0085033578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060964645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018961458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008312788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001890142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.93582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.67814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2826E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.592E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
93.317
Magnitude:
91
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
John McCain
I thank the Senator from Texas, Senator Hutchison, who is on the floor, for her continued efforts on behalf of this legislation. The State of Texas is a very large State. It was very heavily impacted, as was my State. As I say, we fully intend to move this legislation onto the supplemental appropriations bill, which should be before the body either this month or sometime next month.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0420523866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.021583827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022660353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010286854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000267667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001725372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001106432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.65747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9305E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3537E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8059E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
92.561
Magnitude:
67
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John McCain
I want to say that this is not an idea that Senator Hutchison and I came up with. It was an idea that is supported throughout the Congress. We engaged in serious and sincere negotiations with the leader, Senator Lott, whose leadership was vital in this endeavor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.016240112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103168502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0096253185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033801149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009050053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003842457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001226498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.47665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.22354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.05147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4169E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
93.694
Magnitude:
163
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Arizona because he and I talked about this when we saw the debacle of the closing of the Government 2 years ago. We thought this is not the way to run a railroad or a government.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0096254567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024766845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020626294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014357823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013231249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001322659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.57821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.5801E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.5728E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.9444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.997E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
91.695
Magnitude:
83
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Kay Bailey Hutchison
We have talked about this for a long time, but it was Senator McCain who said we are going to fix this and we are going to fix it in a responsible way. The Senator from Arizona has provided great leadership, and with the Senator from Arizona, we have gotten the other leaders of our Congress -- we certainly have Senator Stevens, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee, who deserves a lot of credit for helping on this; the majority leader, Senator Lott; the majority whip, Senator Nickles; Senator Craig; Senator Ashcroft, and many Members have been talking about what we can do to run this Government in a responsible way. So the Senator from Arizona and I are introducing this bill together to try to provide for a good, solid, easy way to make sure that things keep going if we get bogged down in tough negotiations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.986
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0510417449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0154230511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0153626257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010651688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008502756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002435517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001231503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0878E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.49631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.15601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.78768E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Kay Bailey Hutchison
This may seem like a kind of small, inside-the-beltway-process issue. People might say, "A continuing resolution, so what, big deal, why are you doing that?" This small thing will have huge ramifications if any parts of our Government are not funded on September 30, because what happens is that when you get into the heat of negotiations, threat of Government shutdowns become a leverage point for one or the other side. It can work either way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4624258727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1802861691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1427570707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0195652872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0194166307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094771181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033284654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020735239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011975429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.13361E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Kay Bailey Hutchison
But the issue is the American people, the people who were mentioned by Senator McCain, the Federal employees and their families not knowing for sure that they are going to get paychecks, people who have planned their family vacations for over a year and they go to the Grand Canyon and it is closed or they come to Washington, DC, to visit this Capitol and it is closed or they cannot get into the Smithsonian or the National Gallery of Art; people who are planning their vacations or business travel and they find their passport has expired and they cannot get a new passport, so their dreams go up in smoke -- these are people who are affected by a shutdown of Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.255
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0063171399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0053334137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003323501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026180056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001554188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000243805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001653871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.68964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.22241E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.91263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.273E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
71.873
Magnitude:
57
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Kay Bailey Hutchison
This very small process issue becomes a real quality-of-life issue for everyone in our country who is in need of regular Government service. That is why we are acting now. We are trying to provide for a smooth transition if we bog down in negotiations, hitting against the end of the fiscal year, September 30 of this year. We want to make sure that if we in Congress cannot agree with the President that we are still able to negotiate in good faith for what is right, rather than bumping up against a deadline and fearing that Government is going to shut down and cause a disruption in the lives of so many families in our country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.168
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0745838508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0304869231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060803592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015554899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007824644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004518257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003287043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002233196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001922663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.96093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.32089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Kay Bailey Hutchison
We wanted to do it right now. As Senator McCain said, we are intending to put this bill on the supplemental resolution that will be coming before Congress probably by the end of this month. We want to do it now before the heat of battle so that we will know that this is not going to be a tool used by either side.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0398034521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0140662276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014347022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004936961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000355859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002210654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002117139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.65318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.3406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.43368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
66.418
Magnitude:
28
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Some people have said, "Does this cut for Republicans or does it cut for Democrats?" It cuts for the American people. It might go either way. It might hurt Republicans, it might hurt Democrats, but who will not get hurt if we pass this are the people of America, and that is who we are here to represent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1128723961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0220316069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001112197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007934163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002393798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000106414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.76096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.70466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.74091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9692E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
86.401
Magnitude:
10
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Kay Bailey Hutchison
I want to talk for a minute about the 98 percent that we are going to fund in the continuing resolution. People may say, "Well, why not 100 percent, why not 90 percent?" We wanted 98 percent because in our original budget resolution, when Congress decided to get serious about balancing the budget of this country, we set a trajectory starting at fiscal year 1995, actually and going to the year 2002 that would have a cut of about 2 percent each year in the growth rate of spending, because we felt that that was a responsible approach.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0093449838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0072127325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027101536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007158429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006600522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005531841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003735513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.77134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.70619E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.35548E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.60492E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
44.988
Magnitude:
21
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
30.658
Magnitude:
21
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Ninety-eight percent is a 2-percent cut in the 1997 budget that we are in right now. A 2-percent cut makes sure that we are not going to go over our budget projections and hurt our ability to balance the budget if, in fact, we go into this continuing resolution. But it also funds at 98 percent, which I think is virtually full funding, programs that are ongoing and necessary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0498462934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0267259747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0132116038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082865758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054164586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019737759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006598061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003481935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003447805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003419745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001903205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
23.455
Magnitude:
17
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Kay Bailey Hutchison
If there is any agency in Government that cannot do with 98 percent of its present budget, then I would like to introduce them to the real people in America who have had to balance budgets and cut budgets every day of their lives. I think 98 percent is certainly something that the Government can live with, because we know that families and businesses in this country have cut much more than 2 percent in any fiscal year in their own lives. We think 98 percent covers expenses responsibly, but it keeps within our budget projections so that we have the ability to slow the rate of growth of spending, and so the Congress still has some leeway to make the decisions going into the next fiscal year of what actually needs to be cut without running, if we did go 2 or 3 months, into having to cut more because we were overspending in some areas. So that is how we came up with the number of 98 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.431
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0146334962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051797328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006152184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001921206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001500621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001225448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.41076E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.49586E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.25089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3317E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1955E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
91.925
Magnitude:
40
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, I think we are taking a very responsible action today. I hope that we will have 100 percent vote in the Senate. I have not really talked to anyone who is against this bill, but I think it is something if we can agree on in a bipartisan way, we will clearly make the people of America sure that we are not going to have some kind of disruption in their lives, whether it is their family vacation or business travel or going into a museum or a national park they would like to go into or, if you are a Federal employee or a veteran, we do not want you to worry that your pay or your benefits are going to be there.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.797
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0271291152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081948703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049032911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001361765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005217861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004897149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004566667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001089281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.88512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.98322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.84918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
91.479
Magnitude:
27
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Kay Bailey Hutchison
This will provide for that smooth transition, and I hope Congress will take this responsible action, do this now before we even know what the issues are so that the smooth transition is there and we can negotiate on the budget in a way that is responsible, that does meet the needs of our country, but also makes sure that in the end, we are going to continue to march toward the year 2002 with a balanced budget for the United States of America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.85
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5529565737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0830639678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.017158594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041071231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011550959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000492965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.55551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.18373E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.82105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.72995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.032E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
83.127
Magnitude:
10
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Kay Bailey Hutchison
I am very pleased to be able to cosponsor with Senator McCain the McCain-Hutchison Government Shutdown Prevention Act. We are joined in the cosponsorship by Senators Stevens, Nickles, Craig, Ashcroft, our majority leader, Senator Lott, and I ask unanimous consent that Senator Warner be added as a cosponsor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.62
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3932471853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1174183446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0813167135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0247764285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002703862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.04242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.53612E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.30131E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5431E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
87.597
Magnitude:
24
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0189094178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0160744807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025110621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024080759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006215711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006097152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000152306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.88348E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.27821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.05736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
74.796
Magnitude:
28
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Those are the original cosponsors. I hope that we have 100 cosponsors by the time this bill comes to the floor. I would like for it to go on a voice vote. That may be a pipe dream, but, nevertheless, I think it would be responsible Government, and I think it would be right for the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0552375452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0249580422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0088697452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0060381608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009213158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1805E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.97832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.77899E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.09637E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.1397E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.515E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
40.432
Magnitude:
85
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
31.804
Magnitude:
85
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Larry Craig
Mr. President, I rise to join Senators Hutchison of Texas and McCain, Chairman Stevens, our majority leader, Senator Lott, and others, as an original cosponsor of the Government Shutdown Prevention Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0201810733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0148240346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014165134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002884016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001128123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.16514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.71498E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.39705E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.9006E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.8155E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9522E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
83.718
Magnitude:
8
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Larry Craig
Under this bill, if fiscal year 1998 starts before any of the 13 regular appropriations bills become law, no part of the Government would shut down because of the delay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0601445732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.041873561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0373121322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0062022453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011992583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006509766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004996556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004634301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002930319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.66615E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.80354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
49.886
Magnitude:
46
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
26.06
Magnitude:
46
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Larry Craig
Funding would automatically continue at 98 percent of fiscal year 1997 levels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0724883052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0218739951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0118591954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020553467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006384111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004542109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003394385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00025936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001841357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001722247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.63699E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
56.094
Magnitude:
32
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Larry Craig
Some of us feel 98 percent is too high. And automatic continuing appropriations may not be the perfect way to fund programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0142002653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0084773033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030465426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013322135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010417298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002583841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.70054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.23332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.16307E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.53059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0833E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
76.738
Magnitude:
26
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Larry Craig
But this process would meet two important tests, best described by two old, familiar rules of thumb:
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
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0377365126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026373382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013836131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008861562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007035938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005626934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001206423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.27503E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.57743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0861E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8561E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
89.895
Magnitude:
70
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Larry Craig
This is not a long-term, structural change in the budget process. It's not a plan to balance the budget. But it is a very much-needed stopgap reform, in case of another budget impasse. Indeed, it may prevent such an impasse.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.121499435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0141110708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0079039019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075478179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002864509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000402235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003636169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003524851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001092662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.81676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.84954E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
77.885
Magnitude:
68
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Larry Craig
It will help us work toward a balanced budget, without disrupting the lives and work of millions of innocent bystanders, both inside and outside the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0879439001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0050597071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008591102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008369177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005499136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003033581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001062571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.38654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.91671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.46296E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3458E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
53.186
Magnitude:
54
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Larry Craig
The first step toward balancing the budget is, stop digging.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1303143799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002295052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010926135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009464762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007824853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001856479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.21685E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.05527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.27303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.09444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.1299E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
71.139
Magnitude:
170
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Larry Craig
For 36 of the last 37 years, the government has overspent. Every year, no matter what the process, no matter what the negotiations, spending goes up.
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
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0817154243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102254206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013174741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013011855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012237467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007209607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004676674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002142011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.88742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.12414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0285E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.301
Magnitude:
208
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Larry Craig
Many times -- not just last year -- liberals have threatened to shut down the government if they didn't get their spending hikes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.02294765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0063112391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023627328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009935055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005306989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003261946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001166251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.83699E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.29286E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6865E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.196E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.778
Magnitude:
167
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Larry Craig
This bill says, "No More!" to that upward spiral. If there's gridlock, at least spending will not go up as a result. It will go down, just slightly.
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
-0.36
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1152569312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0280027511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0056008008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041239997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040977182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023932887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003485543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001878246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001125444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.22792E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.2003E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
65.861
Magnitude:
47
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97
Gunning-Fog Score
2.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Larry Craig
We also need to remind the budget doctors: Do no harm.
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
-0.691
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0340895203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0162582379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041065319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020463129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012968076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004169669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003349583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001558386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.26292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.36634E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.038E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
87.852
Magnitude:
77
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.3
Gunning-Fog Score
4.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Larry Craig
In the last two Government shutdowns, in Idaho -- We had a VA hospital wonder if it would have critical medicines on hand from week to week; we had small businesses wonder if they should deliver goods that Government offices had ordered -- and if they would ever get paid; and we had Government workers first worry about feeding their families and making their house payments, and then outraged that they were ordered not to do the jobs they and other taxpayers were paying for.
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
-0.671
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0843292102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0271106255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0167579856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020766407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019969848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003507391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001387694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001289846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.84221E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.82383E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
86.814
Magnitude:
74
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Larry Craig
This bill says, "We will not allow these innocent Americans to be taken hostage again, by either side in a budget dispute." Keeping the Government open at 98 percent of current spending is a responsible, fair, even generous formula. And it is consistent with the reasonable fiscal restraint that we have begun, with the last Congress, to work for.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.546
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.008667932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030544292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020165411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001296096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001167965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.77934E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.48489E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.38741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4768E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.991E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.525E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
51.303
Magnitude:
74
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Larry Craig
The time to pass this reform is now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.159426278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0500561495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0208096666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0143310011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0136999108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.002071259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004419434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001797588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001216984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.98292E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.35288E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
71.92
Magnitude:
67
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
4.8
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Larry Craig
Once the appropriations process begins in earnest, too many parties are going to look at any reform like this in terms of whether they win or lose, compared with what's in their appropriations bill, or what they might get if their allies threaten another Government shutdown.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0631723437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0328962255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049688988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0044440472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027488386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025934243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006342088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005063821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003846072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002818727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.75297E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.446
Magnitude:
59
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Larry Craig
Now is the time we are most likely to see this reform judged on it own merits, for what it is: Shutdown prevention, a level playing field, legislation for the public good.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0608608185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0333107251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057414796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0052326115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021128515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007999801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003562553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000262705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001350983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.84993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.34698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
55.977
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Larry Craig
I urge my colleagues to join as cosponsors of this bill, and to support every effort to enact this reform into law as quickly as possible.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1164971618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0339900231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0094402458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0072147894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066404747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012778393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010707368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001437543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9486E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.28915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.194E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Richard Lugar
Mr. President, I introduce two pieces of legislation aimed at minimizing the burden of the estate and gift tax on Americans. The first would provide Americans with a powerful estate tax planning tool by raising the tax-free gift limit to $25,0000 from the current $10,000. The second bill would correct a longstanding agricultural problem that effectively limits the ability of farmers to rent farmland that they have inherited to other family members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2433355199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0337710459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0243756833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0146435894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022369295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004544076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001782766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001431491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001138234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.68126E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.10121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
70.461
Magnitude:
76
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Richard Lugar
The Senate Agriculture Committee held hearings at the end of February to study the impact of estate and gift taxes on farmers. As a farmer and chairman of the Agriculture Committee, I understand the far- reaching effect that the inheritance tax has on rural America. Testimony revealed that farmers are six times more likely to pay estate taxes than other Americans due to the capital-intensive nature of the farm business. Commercial farms, those core farms that produce 85 percent of the Nation's agricultural products, may be 15 times more likely to pay inheritance taxes than other individuals. As the average age of farmers approaches 60 years, a quarter of all farmers could confront the inheritance tax over the next 20 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72594
VADER
0.157
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.5290101282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2687125467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0259335939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0113750706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0065024942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044360488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0019049399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013985587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.00089676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006555586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001401576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
77.075
Magnitude:
140
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Richard Lugar
I have already introduced three comprehensive bills on this subject -- the first bill would eliminate the inheritance tax entirely; the second phases it out gradually; and the third raises the unified credit exemption to $5 million from the current $600,000 level. By raising the level of exempted property to this amount, the Federal Government would relieve 96 percent of the Americans who currently file estate tax returns from this burden.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.8461105637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0441555021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0268699223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070623842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049515675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031115709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020857229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007780037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002246609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.76736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.35384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
43.957
Magnitude:
21
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
35.499
Magnitude:
21
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Richard Lugar
Although repeal of this tax ultimately is the best course of action, I understand that sufficient momentum may not exist to achieve this end. In the mean time, Congress should provide Americans with estate planning alternatives that help facilitate the passing of their estates to the next generation. These two bills further this goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
3.6733664572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3501797561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1999004046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1668352401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0094096889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0077681172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0013424059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004625642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004484622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
1.66289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.1543E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
56.87
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
29.064
Magnitude:
78
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Richard Lugar
The first bill would simply raise the yearly nontaxable gift amount from the current $10,000 to $25,000. Congress unified the estate and gift titles of the Tax Code in 1976, subjecting a decedent's lifetime taxable gifts and taxable estate to one rate structure. Under current law, the first $10,000 of gifts made by a donor during a calendar year to any individual are not included in the donor's taxable gift amount for that year. Nor does this $10,000 gift lower the decedent's unified credit exemption, which allows each individual to pass on $600,000 of assets without incurring estate and gift taxes. Over the years, inflation has eroded this $10,000 amount, which has not been increased since 1982. Under my proposal, individuals could give $25,000 each year without estate and gift tax consequence. Through the current practice known as "gift splitting," a couple could give up to $50,000 tax free each year. Raising the gift exemption amount would be a positive first step for Congress to take in helping with the transfer of family businesses and farms to the next generation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25714
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25714
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
6.89285025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1709191478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.084848766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0468430779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0316687394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0077690202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050477745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0044912103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0015418949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008818096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002788019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
63.236
Magnitude:
25
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Richard Lugar
My second bill would correct a longstanding agricultural problem in the Tax Code that disqualifies farm heirs from receiving special use valuation for estate tax purposes because they cash leased the farm property to another member of the family. Section 2032A of the Tax Code provides heirs the option of valuing qualified farm property at its current use rather than valuing the property at its highest and most developed use. If the heir who inherited the property ceases to use it in its qualified use within 10 years, an additional recapture tax is imposed to regain the benefit of the special use valuation. Some tax courts have held that the cash leasing of the property to members of the decedent's family is not a qualified use, thus triggering the recapture tax provision. Congress partially fixed this problem in 1988 in regard to spouses, but other qualified heirs remain unable to cash lease the property to members of the family. My legislation would correct this wrinkle in the law by allowing qualified heirs to cash lease the inherited special use property to members of the decedent's family or members of the spouse's family without triggering the recapture tax. This bill is retroactive to December 31, 1976, when section 2032A was enacted into law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38889
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38889
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.79633
VADER
0.825
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2300502034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0302777917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044807377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015499416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001485482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000489636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001307393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.70325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.585E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.21213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.0521E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
40.264
Magnitude:
26
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Richard Lugar
Congress intended to grant family businesses and farms some level of protection from the estate and gift tax through section 2032A, and farmers have relied on this provision for estate planning purposes over the years. During the Senate Agriculture hearings on estate taxes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture testified that the special use valuation reduced the number of taxable estates and the total Federal estate and gift taxes for all farm estates by about one-third. The American Farmland Trust gave witness to the fact that more than half of farm production in the United States occurs in counties that are metropolitan or adjacent to metropolitan areas. Without special use valuation for estate tax purposes, much of our Nation's agricultural land would be valued as strip malls or housing developments, rather than as farmland. Lessening the gross estate through section 2032A allows the next generation of farmers to maintain this land in agricultural production and helps slow urban sprawl. My legislation would make this good provision better.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.4246191829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0721596414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0457449554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0213020525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.020724682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0070899092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0043025619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000720007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000675391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003189633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.74401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
60.332
Magnitude:
45
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Richard Lugar
Mr. President, I am hopeful that my Senate colleagues will join me in supporting these two estate and gift tax initiatives that provide Americans with means for protecting their lifetime of savings and hard work. I ask unanimous consent that both bills be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.9960094467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0956711243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0495366694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0309490162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0258325395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0134539921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0029400173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003996792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.10296E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02658E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.8531E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
62.037
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I rise in introducing the Occupational Safety and Health Modernization Act. Let me say at the outset that in proposing and considering OSHA reform, worker safety was my first concern. I am firmly committed to ensuring a safe and healthy workplace and will not support legislation which puts that in jeopardy. I believe in this bill that I have accomplished a true modernization of OSHA without compromising the safety of our workers in any way.
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)
1.48808
VADER
0.932
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0863111753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0434709829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0245804054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0163888122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0162847704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0106193882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0020197265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017214375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011436045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007407634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003332708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
74.784
Magnitude:
79
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Judd Gregg
Throughout my career in public office, I have worked to make government more efficient and more user and consumer friendly. Federal Government agencies have grown so large and become so bureaucratic that they are often not providing the kinds of personal services and proper oversight that was originally intended when they were created. Too often Government carries a heavy stick, but no carrot, when it interacts with individual citizens and businesses throughout our country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.21
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0499861781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0175192108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0156471564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025691261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018149487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0017703382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007894169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.70025E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.87445E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.23294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.124E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
83.356
Magnitude:
74
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Judd Gregg
I believe that it is high time we take a close look at how we can improve the way government works and, at the same time, provide incentives for the private sector to act more responsibly. Americans will be better served in a climate where people in government, and in business, can work together to solve problems in a spirit of cooperation, rather than in an atmosphere strictly of threats, intimidation, and punitive measures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.1751966309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0997596188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0928107998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0142203862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0141898563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0079710546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007340188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002387061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.53797E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.32333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.20996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
76.214
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Judd Gregg
When OSHA was enacted, its intended purpose was to make the workplace free from "recognized hazards that are causing, or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to * * * employees." As is the case with many programs established by Congress over the years, OSHA has developed a well-earned reputation for over-regulation. OSHA has moved from its original purpose of protecting workers to hindering businesses with excessive mandates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1850563334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0512680446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0227804907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0152427703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0080974736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018165107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005837835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003471104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002629752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001429057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001109069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.433
Magnitude:
36
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Judd Gregg
While I feel that much of the problem within OSHA is of a cultural nature, the bill we are introducing today will concentrate on relieving OSHA's oppressive and burdensome regulations, thereby removing a feeling among American employers and employees that OSHA is the "bad cop." My legislation puts in place partnerships for assuring safety and health in the workplace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0024303135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023242006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009902536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000770432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000740892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.41605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.29336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1664E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.1584E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.0259E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.02E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.609
Magnitude:
32
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Judd Gregg
This balanced approach will include a consultation program, voluntary compliance and third party certification, employee involvement, warnings in lieu of citations for nonserious violations, and reduced penalties for nonserious violations. This legislation will use incentives, rather than penalties, to enhance workplace safety. It will allow companies with clean safety records to implement their own health and safety programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1199155929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0743557932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0200791561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0176349524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0148518084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017040147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017031991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003116227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.87809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.80874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5405E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.6
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1794794691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0667741988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0213999534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0080308106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058339203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017912094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009165293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.59602E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.27991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5812E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.2887E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
40.019
Magnitude:
91
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I introduce the Family Forestland Preservation Tax Act of 1997 on behalf of myself, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Jeffords, Mr. D'Amato, Ms. Collins, Ms. Snowe, and Mr. Smith of New Hampshire. This bill amends several key tax provisions to help landowners keep their lands in long-term private forest ownership and management. Without these changes, many landowners will continue to be forced to sell or change the use of their land.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Judd Gregg
This bill derives from four years of work by the Northern Forest Lands Council [NFLC]. The NFLC was created in 1990 to seek ways for Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York to maintain the traditional patterns of land ownership and use in the forest that covers this Nation's Northeast. The Northern Forest is a 26-million-acre stretch of land, home to 1 million residents and within a 2-hour drive of 70 million people. Nearly 85 percent of the forest is privately owned. Times have changed, however, and social and economic forces have begun to affect the traditional patterns of land use with more and more land being marketed for development.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Judd Gregg
This bill will help maintain traditional patterns and, thus, preserve the forest by adjusting several estate tax provisions. This bill would allow heirs to make postmortem donations of conservation easements on undeveloped estate land and allow the valuation of undeveloped land at current use value for estate tax purposes if the owner or heir agrees to maintain the land in its current use for a period of 25 years. This bill also would establish a partial inflation adjustment for timber sales by allowing a tax credit not to exceed 50 percent. This will encourage landowners to maintain their timberland for long-term stewardship, which is both economically and environmentally desirable. Also, the bill would eliminate the requirement that landowners generally must work 100-hours-per-year in forest management on their forest properties to be allowed to deduct normal management expenses from timber activities against nonpassive income. Currently, landowners are required to capitalize these losses until timber is harvested. This legislation, though prompted by the NFLC's work, will benefit not only the four states that make up the Northern Forest, but also all States with forest land and all who enjoy the multiple uses of forest land. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, which will not only protect the historic current use patterns, but also allow the rustic beauty of our forests to be enjoyed by all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.67442
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.67442
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.58241
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
74
Judd Gregg
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
John Kerry
Mr. President, no gun works without a bullet. Yet for no good reason, Congress in the early 1980's -- which were marked by terribly troubling increases in gun-caused fatalities and injuries -- repealed laws that regulate ammunition. And while a background check is required to stop felons from purchasing guns, no such background check is required to stop them from buying ammunition for guns they already may have. In the meantime, bullets are getting meaner and more deadly. Law enforcement officers know all too well the danger they face each and every time a gun is pointed at them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.7
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.7
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
John Kerry
Advances in technology only promise to make matters worse. When a large percentage of gun-related deaths involve handguns, and a larger percentage of gun-related deaths is accidental, it is not sensible to allow unrestricted manufacture, sale, and use of new, more destructive bullets. In 1994, 157 police officers and State troopers were killed in this country. Five lost their lives in my home State of Massachusetts. Additionally, more than 200 people die from the accidental use of handguns every year. In 1992 alone, 233 accidental deaths occurred because of handguns. This included 6 babies, 36 children under the age of 14, and 8 senior citizens, 2 of whom were over the age of 80.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27444
VADER
-0.963
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
John Kerry
In light of these sad and disturbing facts, there is no good reason to permit ever more dangerous bullets to come on the market. And there is every good reason to keep off our streets and out of our homes bullets that supply handguns with the approximate destructive power of assault weapons.
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
-0.951
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John Kerry
That is why I am today reintroducing the Ammunition Safety Act that I introduced previously in the 104th Congress. The Ammunition Safety Act of 1997 does two things: it reestablishes reasonable regulations for the sale of handgun ammunition, and it outlaws all exceedingly destructive handgun ammunition by expanding and updating the ban on armor-piercing handgun ammunition. This bill would provide a weapon for law enforcement to crack down on crime and would make ordinary people safer from handgun violence and accidental shootings. The bill accomplishes these goals in three steps.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.823
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John Kerry
First, the bill reinstates and strengthens ammunition control language that Congress repealed during the Reagan era. The bill would require dealers of handgun ammunition to be licensed by the Federal Government and would restrict interstate sale and transportation of handgun ammunition to licenced dealers. The bill also would double the maximum penalties for sale of handgun ammunition to and possession of such ammunition by felons and persons under age 21.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
John Kerry
Second, the bill would apply Brady Bill provisions to handgun ammunition. To prevent the sale of handgun ammunition to felons, every purchaser of ammunition would have to pass a background check before ammunition could be sold to him or her. These regulations would be a vital tool for law enforcement to use in investigating crime, and would provide equity to a system that currently monitors and restricts the flow of guns, but, inexplicably, not of ammunition.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.307
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
John Kerry
Third, the bill expands the definition of illegal armor-piercing handgun ammunition to include any new conceivable kind of armor- piercing bullet. The bill establishes a new method to accomplish this goal. To date, no law has been able to effectively ban all armor- piercing bullets. It is impossible to ban what cannot be defined because vague laws are constitutionally void -- and definitions to date have failed to cover all armor-piercing bullets. All that existing law does is ban bullets based on the materials of which they are made. Consequently, bullets made of hard metal are illegal in the hope that this definition will cover most armor-piercing bullets. But the existing composition-based definitions fail to prevent the sale of certain bullets that pierce armor like large lead bullets that are not intended for handguns but can be used in them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.12
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.12
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.2318
VADER
-0.82
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
John Kerry
This bill calls on the Treasury Department to define major armor- piercing bullets. Fulfilling this new responsibility would entail four steps:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
John Kerry
First, within 1 year, the Treasury Department is charged to determine a standard test to ascertain the destructive capacity of any and all bullets. This will probably result in something along the lines of a system that has been employed for some testing purposes that calculates the width times the depth of the hole a projectile bores in a block of gelatin when it is shot with no extra powder from a standard handgun at a distance of 10 feet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.886
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
John Kerry
Second, utilizing this destructive capabilities rating test, the Treasury Department would then test and determine the destructive rating of every bullet available on the market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John Kerry
Third, all manufacturers of bullets for sale in the United States would be required to cover the costs incurred by the Treasury Department in this testing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John Kerry
Fourth, the bill would make it illegal to manufacture, sell, import, use, or possess any bullet -- existing or newly invented -- that has a destructive rating equal to or higher than the armor-piercing threshold. This would be in addition to the existing composition-based definition.
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
-0.823
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Kerry
This bill contains reasonable exemptions. Those bullets exclusively manufactured for law enforcement would be exempt; so would be those bullets designed for sporting purpose that Congress specifically exempts by law; and so would be those bullets that are proven by their manufacturer at its expense to have a destructive rating below the armor-piercing threshold.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
By setting the legal standard at the armor-piercing threshold, all armor-piercing bullets would be illegal. And there is an additional advantage to setting a legal threshold in this fashion: The threshold would ban more than armor-piercing bullets. It would ban any bullet invented in the future that explodes on impact, that turns to shrapnel, that does things today's technology cannot yet fathom, or that by any other means is exceptionally destructive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.92
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Kerry
Setting a legal standard this way draws a hard and fast line between those bullets currently on the market and future bullets that do more damage that we can image today. This bill says that America is satisfied that the bullets of today are dangerous enough, and America will tolerate no greater likelihood of accidental death as a result of new bullets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.821
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
This bill recognizes the fact that regulating only guns is naive. Those who want to kill or injure others will always be able to find guns, but they must purchase ammunition. When they do this, this bill will be there to stop them.
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)
-2.3979
VADER
-0.723
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
John Kerry
Mr. President, I recognize that there is a limit to what the Government can do to stop gun violence and accidental death. But today, our Government is shirking its responsibility. This bill is a vital step toward ensuring that our Government does what is necessary to save lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.751
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John Kerry
The law enforcement community and the public will never again have to react to advertisements like the one for the famous Rhino bullet. This ad states: "The Rhino inflicts a wound of 8 inches in diameter. Each of these fragments becomes lethal shrapnel and is hurled into vital organs, lungs, circulatory system components, the heart and other tissues. The wound channel is catastrophic. Death is nearly instantaneous." If this bill is enacted, opportunistic manufacturers like the one who created the Rhino bullet will have nothing to gain from advertising the dramatic innovations of their bullets. If an advertisement claims that a new bullet is unusually destructive, the public will know that the advertisement is either an outright lie or that the product is illegal. Either way, the public will know in advance that no such bullet will ever hit the street, and the public will have no cause for alarm.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.03448
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.03448
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.06669
VADER
-0.88
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
John Kerry
When this bill becomes law, no new bullets that are more dangerous than those of today will make it to market. When this bill becomes law, bullets now available for purchase end up in the wrong hands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.826
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
John Kerry
This bill is a solid step toward returning sanity and safety to our Nation's streets and households. The Government has no greater responsibility than to work toward this goal. I welcome the support of colleagues who share my concerns, as many do. I urge them to join me in sponsoring this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the full text of the legislation appear in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, I rise to introduce legislation that will inform and empower consumers in the United States through a voluntary labeling system for wearing apparel and sporting goods made without the use of abusive and exploitative child labor. Congressman George Miller is introducing companion legislation in the other body.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Tom Harkin
This is the second time I have come to the floor of the Senate to introduce this bill, and I will continue to introduce it until it becomes law.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Tom Harkin
I'd like to ask my colleagues to take a moment to look around. Maybe it's the shirt you have on right now. Or the silk tie or blouse. Or the soccer ball you kick around with your kids in the backyard. Or the tennis shoes you wear on weekends.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.6
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
6.9
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Harkin
Chances are that you have purchased something -- perhaps many things -- made with abusive and exploitative child labor. And chances are you were completely unaware that was the case. You will find a label that tells you what size it is, how to take care for it and what it costs. But it doesn't tell you about the person who made it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.119
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, recently, the International Labor Organization [ILO] released a very grim report about the number of children who toil away in abhorrent conditions. The ILO estimates that over 250 million children worldwide under the age of 15 are working instead of receiving a basic education. Many of these children begin working in factories at the age of 6 or 7, some even younger. They are poor, malnourished, and often forced to work 60-hour weeks for little or no pay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.942
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Tom Harkin
Now when I speak about child labor, I am not talking about 17-year- olds helping out on the family farm or running errands after school. I am speaking about children, often under 12 years old, who are forced to work long hours in hazardous and dangerous conditions, many as slaves, instead of going to school.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Harkin
On September 23, 1993, the Senate appropriately put itself on record as expressing its principled opposition to the abhorrent practice of exploiting children for commercial gain and asserting that it should be the policy of the United States to prohibit the importation of products made through the use of abusive and exploitative child labor by passing a sense of the Senate Resolution I introduced. In my view, this was the first step toward ending child labor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, never has the issue of child labor in the garment industry been more prominent than today. Last year, talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford learned that some of the garments with her name on them were being produced by children. She did not bury her head in the sand. Instead, she reacted quickly and decisively to heighten awareness about the issue of abusive and exploitative child labor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.389
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Tom Harkin
Americans in Des Moines or Dallas or Detroit may say, "What does this have to do with us?" It is quite simple. By protecting the rights of workers everywhere, we will be protecting jobs and opportunities here at home. A U.S. worker cannot compete with a 12-year-old working 12 hours a day for 12 cents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Tom Harkin
Last year, the United States imported almost 50 percent of the wearing apparel sold in this country and the garment industry netted $34 billion. According to the Department of Commerce, last year, the United States imported 494.1 million pairs of athletic footwear and produced only 65.3 million here at home. That means that we imported enough shoes to encircle the earth five and a half times.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Tom Harkin
As I have traveled around the country and spoken with people about the issue of abusive and exploitative child labor, I have found that consumers -- ordinary Americans -- want to get involved. They want information. They want to know if the products they are buying are made by children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Tom Harkin
According to a survey sponsored by Marymount University, more than three out of four Americans said they would avoid shopping at stores if they were aware that the goods sold there were made by exploitative and abusive child labor. They also said that they would be willing to pay an extra $1 on a $20 garment if it were guaranteed to be made under legitimate circumstances. I ask unanimous consent to enter this study into the Record.
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)
0.36772
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, it is obvious that consumers don't want to reward companies with their hard-earned dollars by buying products made with abusive and exploitative child labor.
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)
0.58779
VADER
-0.725
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Harkin
This issue demands our attention. My legislation, the Child Labor Free Consumer Information Act 1997, will inform and empower consumers in the United States through a voluntary labeling system for wearing apparel and sporting goods made without abusive and exploitative child labor. In my view, a system of voluntary labeling holds the best promise of giving consumers the information they want -- and giving the companies that manufacture these products the recognition they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Tom Harkin
The crux of this legislation is to provide the framework for members of the wearing apparel and sporting goods industry, labor organizations, consumer advocacy and human rights groups along with the Secretaries of Commerce, Treasury, and Labor to establish the labeling standard and develop a system to assure compliance that items were not made with abusive and exploitative child labor. Thus, ensuring consumers that the garment or pair of tennis shoes they purchase was made without abusive and exploitative child labor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.801
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.3
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Tom Harkin
In my view, Congress can't do it alone through legislation. The Department of Labor can't do it alone through enforcement. It takes all of us from the private sector to labor and human rights groups to take responsibility, to come together to end abusive and exploitative child labor. And I am pleased to say there has recently been promising action to that end.
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
0.247
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Harkin
Yesterday, an article in the New York Times appeared announcing a tentative agreement between human rights and labor leaders and some members of the apparel industry to adopt a code of conduct and a promise to form an association to provide consumers with information on the items they purchase. This is a praise worthy initiative and I am glad that my discussions with President Clinton on the issue of child labor have helped lead to this development. Now, we must take the logical next step to inform and assure consumers that the goods they purchase are not made with abusive and exploitative child labor. My bill has provisions for a labeling system that will inform consumers that the wearing apparel and sporting goods they purchase are not made by the sweat and toil of children, as well as enforcement provisions to assure consumers that the label has integrity. Until an effective and reliable labeling and monitoring system is in place, consumers can never truly be sure that the goods they purchase were not made by an exploited child. I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues and the White House on strengthening this initiative to inform and empower consumers. That is what the American consumer demands and deserves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.18958
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.44238
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
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
71
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, when the private sector decides to take speak up -- it certainly can make a difference. Recently, in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has agreed to work with the International Labor Organization to take children out of the garment factories and put them into school -- where they belong. As of July 1996, more than 110 schools for former child workers have opened, serving nearly 2,000 children. So, if we can do it in Bangladesh, then we can do it elsewhere.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, let me be clear, companies can choose to use the label or not to. This bill is not about the big government telling the private sector what to do. This bill is centered around this fundamental principle: Let the Buyer Be Aware. This "Truth in Labeling" initiative is based on the principle that a fully informed American consumer will make the right, and moral, choice and vote against abusive and exploitative child labor with their pocketbook.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Tom Harkin
We have seen such an approach work effectively with the Rugmark label for hand-knotted carpets from India. It is operating in some European countries. Consumers who want to buy child labor-free carpets can just look for the Rugmark label. I visited the Rugmark headquarters in New Delhi, India last week. Mr. President, this initiative is working. It has succeeded in taking children out of the factories and putting them into schools while providing consumers with the information they need.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Tom Harkin
By the end of April, half a million carpets will have received the Rugmark label and been shipped to stores in Germany. Rugmark licenses already provide 30 percent of German carpet imports from India. And I am pleased to say that there are two wholesalers in New York that offer carpets with the Rugmark label. I am hopeful that by the end of the year there will be at least 20 importers in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, the progress that has been made on eradicating abusive and exploitative child labor is irreversible. Therefore we must continue to move forward. And I believe my bill allows us to do just that. It allows the consumer to know more about the products they buy and give companies that use the label the recognition they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Tom Harkin
Our nation began this century by working to end abusive and exploitative child labor in America, let us close this century by ending child labor around the world. I urge my colleagues to support my bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Harkin
I hope that we will be able to vote on this piece of legislation in the near future so that we can give consumers the information they deserve to make informed decisions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Wayne Allard
Mr. President, today I am introducing, The Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Amendments Act of 1997. This legislation, if enacted, would change who controls the bulk of the money from the trust fund, and the purposes for which the money can be spent. The legislation is simple, it mandates that 85 percent of the money in the trust fund must be allocated to the States. It's my view that since the States are responsible for the bulk of underground storage tank enforcement and cleanup, they should have greater control over the dollars.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Wayne Allard
This legislation also broadens the purposes for which trust fund dollars can be spent. Under this legislation States would have the authority to use the funds to meet the greater demand for cleanup.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Wayne Allard
There has been some concern expressed about how trust fund money has been targeted up to this point. For example, since inception of the program only 1 percent of the money has been used for actual cleanup of orphan tanks. The other 99 percent has gone to administration and enforcement. I think there should be some discussion on whether this money can be spent with greater environmental benefit. Instead of targeting 99 percent to administration and enforcement, perhaps it would be a better idea to help owners and operators who need financial assistance to handle their problem. Since the money for assistance would come from a dedicated tax, and not the general fund, why not get as big an environmental bang for the buck as possible. By taking this action we may also be able to have more appropriated out of the trust fund every year. As some may be aware, only a small portion of the $1.5 billion in the trust fund is appropriated every year. If we can show that the money being appropriated is directly cleaning up tanks, we can certainly make a better claim for those dollars.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Wayne Allard
Finally, I understand that EPA and some Members have concerns with this legislation. I think that working with Chairman Smith and Chairman Chafee, and their staffs, we can craft legislation that will be signed into law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jim Inhofe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that attempts to level the playing field for transit donor States across the country. In addition to myself, Senators Tim Hutchinson, Helms, Cochran, Nickles, and Sessions are all original cosponsors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Inhofe
Federal Transit dollars are distributed according to the Federal Transit Act as amended by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act [ISTEA]. Similar to highway dollars, transit dollars are collected at the gas pump and are distributed by both formula and discretionary grants.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jim Inhofe
States such as Oklahoma that do not receive back all of the revenues that they send to the Federal mass transit account are considered donor States. Unfortunately, these States are not getting nearly as much back in Federal funding as they contribute. In 1995, Oklahoma contributed about $30 million and only received back about $8 million from the mass transit account of the highway trust fund. This inequity allows for States with more urban centers to receive more dollars back than they actually contribute to the Federal account. Basically, donor States are subsidizing large metropolitan areas with the portion of the funds that we never get back. This puts smaller and rural areas at a disadvantage in trying to maintain transit systems whether it be buses or light rail. Rural areas are, too, interested in conserving fuel and contributing to better air quality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Jim Inhofe
My proposal is designed to address this critical transit problem as we move deeper into the ISTEA reauthorization debate. Under my bill, each State that contributes $50 million or less into the Federal Mass Transit Account will be guaranteed to receive back no less than 80 percent of its apportionment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jim Inhofe
States should reasonably be able to expect that local dollars will be used for local transit needs. A large portion of Oklahoma-generated revenues should be remitted back to our State to provide for improved public transportation in Oklahoma -- not urban mass transit systems in other States. My bill will put equity into the mass transit apportionment system by returning locally generated dollars home.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Inhofe
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce legislation which will correct an oversight in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. This legislation will clarify the treatment under the act of beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Mitch McConnell
Under the current statute, EPA classifies beverage alcohol emissions (ethanol) as a volatile organic compound [VOC]. VOC's react in the atmosphere to form ozone. Ethanol, however, has been proven to play an insignificant role in ozone formation because of its low reactivity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Mitch McConnell
Despite scientific evidence proving the minimal value of these controls (at exorbitant cost) the EPA has wrongly refused repeated requests regarding removal of restrictions on beverage distillation. If control technology is implemented, this would mean process changes in the historical aging process that makes each beverage unique.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Mitch McConnell
Aging is arguably one of the most important components of the production process. For example, Bourbon whisky, which is a distinctive product of the United States, and Kentucky, must be aged at least 2 years in wooden barrels according to Federal regulation. This process involves natural oxidation which requires the passage of air and ethanol vapors into and out of the barrels. Any effort to alter this natural aging process through controls on temperature, ventilation patterns, and humidity, could change the actual physical properties of Bourbon whisky, thus altering the distinguishing taste associated with certain brands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.755
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Mitch McConnell
Mr. President, I agree that we must protect the environment that we all share. However, when extremist, inflexible regulation threatens an entire industry at minimal, if any, environmental return, we must reevaluate our priorities. I urge my colleagues to join me in restoring a little sanity to our regulatory process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Mitch McConnell
I ask unanimous consent for the bill to be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the forthcoming reversion of Hong Kong to Chinese control is, as a matter of diplomacy, the mere implementation of a diplomatic agreement between the United Kingdom and the government of the People's Republic of China.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
But it is, of course, far more complicated, and its implications far more profound. The challenges ahead are many. Will Beijing abide by the rule of law and uphold its commitment to the United Kingdom and the people of Hong Kong to "one country, two systems?" Will America and the major powers have the political will to challenge China should they renege on their commitments?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.799
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Nowhere are the challenges of reversion greater than for United States law enforcement -- for Hong Kong has long been a center of the international criminal organizations which control the trade in Asian heroin, money laundering is on the rise, and there are a host of other law enforcement problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.623
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Here in the United States, we see the related problems of Asian organized crime, or Tongs, heroin trafficking from Asia through Hong Kong, alien smuggling, arms trafficking, and the use of Hong Kong as a money laundering center for criminals. Unfortunately, the capacity of U.S. law enforcement to respond to this threat is limited by the fact that we simply do not have enough agents with the language skills, intelligence background and contacts to infiltrate Asian organized crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.22222
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.22222
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.42744
VADER
-0.952
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
This is why I am introducing today the Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act of 1997. I am pleased to be joined in doing so by Senator Grassley, my colleague on the Senate International Caucus on Narcotics Control.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
This legislation seeks to take advantage of a potential opportunity -- even in the face of all the challenges which will come with the reversion of Hong Kong. To describe in simplest terms the opportunity -- as officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police leave their force, U.S. law enforcement agencies may be able to bolster our anti-drug, money laundering, alien smuggling and Asian organized crime capabilities with the unique knowledge of the former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
For example, it could be of significant value to federal law enforcement to simply retain on a one-time or continuing basis former Royal Hong Kong Police personnel to use them to help build a major Asian-Crime investigative database. Such a database could form the backbone of U.S. investigations in the years to come. I offer this simply as a means to illustrate to my Senate colleagues the potential law enforcement benefits of this legislation. Of course, the best uses must be decided by the law enforcement professionals within the Justice and Treasury Departments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Joe Biden
I also point out that I have long worked on this issue -- beginning with a hearing with the FBI on the issue of Asian organized crime way back in August, 1990. My January 1992 drug strategy also called on the Bush Administration to determine if these police officers could be of assistance. In fact, a DEA operation began in 1992 which used some retired Royal Hong Kong Police in a very limited capacity to provide translation services to support investigations of Asian heroin trafficking.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.732
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Joe Biden
I was also pleased to include a provision offered by Senator Roth in the 1994 Biden Crime Bill to study this issue -- unfortunately, this provision was dropped from the final agreement due to opposition in the House.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
But, today, with the continuing rise of the heroin trade, I am reiterating my call for us to address this issue. The legislation I offer today calls on the Attorney General and the Treasury Secretary to report to Congress on the need and potential benefits -- as well as any potential security or administrative problems -- of adding former officers of the Royal Hong Kong Police to our federal law enforcement agencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
And, if the benefits exist, this legislation authorizes the addition of up to 200 former officers to assist in the investigation of international drug trafficking, alien smuggling, money laundering and organized crime undertaken by the Justice and Treasury Departments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Mr. President, preparing for the reversion of Hong Kong primarily means preparing for the challenges ahead -- but it also requires us to recognize the opportunities ahead. Taking advantage of this opportunity is what the "Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Act of 1997" is all about.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.723
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent that the full text of the legislation appear in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senator Biden in offering the Royal Hong Kong Police Anticrime Strategy Act of 1997. As the recent State Department report on international narcotics control makes clear, the criminal activities of major Asian organized crime groups directly affects the United States. Whether we are talking about alien smuggling, heroin trafficking, or spreading corruption, major Asian-based gangs, many operating from Hong Kong, daily affect the quality of life of many of our citizens. Their activities to launder their illegal incomes threatens the integrity of our banking and financial systems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.807
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Chuck Grassley
With the transfer of Hong Kong to China, much of the current expertise on these criminal organizations now based in the Royal Hong Kong Police will be lost. What this legislation will do, and it is only a first step, is to give us the opportunity to examine ways of retaining that expertise, of putting it to use in our efforts to stop a despicable trade in human beings and to improve our capability to stop the flow of dangerous drugs that do so much to make our neighborhoods and streets unsafe. The proposal is innovative and timely. While only authorizing a study, the present proposal will give us the opportunity to explore ways to ensure the effectiveness of our international narcotics control efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, on behalf of the administration, I am introducing, with Senator Kennedy, the Hope and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education [HOPE] Act of 1997. This legislation includes the President's higher education tax and spending proposals to help make a college education more affordable for American families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
During the last decade, college costs have soared. Federal student aid programs have been instrumental in helping many people get a good education. But aid to students has not kept pace with the cost. In the 1970's, Pell grants made up 77 percent of the cost of going to college; today they make up only about 30 percent of the cost. Many of these students, and those who don't qualify for assistance, are taking on larger and larger amounts of debt. This has many consequences both for the student and for the Nation. Concerns about high levels of indebtedness affects students' choices about where to go to school or what to study and, for some, makes it impossible to get a degree at all. This means we are not developing the talents of our people to the fullest, and that has significant costs for our Nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10008
VADER
0.574
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Tom Daschle
Access to higher education is clearly the key to our future. Not only do we know that those who attend college earn higher incomes, but having a well-educated work force is also important for our Nation's overall economic growth and ability to compete in the global marketplace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Tom Daschle
I applaud the President for his initiatives in this area -- his plan is a good and thoughtful one. He deserves a lot of credit for taking on this important issue and insisting that it be part of the national agenda. His bill helps people from a wide range of backgrounds who need help, from middle-class families who are struggling to make ends meet to people from low-income families who are trying to escape poverty and make decent lives for themselves. He does this by increasing the maximum Pell grant to $3,000 and he reduces student loan interest costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Tom Daschle
I do want to say that I have some concerns about aspects of this bill. I believe we have an important opportunity to help lower income people further by making the tax credit be refundable. We did that in S. 12, legislation introduced earlier this year by Senate Democrats. I also believe that we should allow the credit to be combined with other aid, again as we did in S. 12.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Tom Daschle
Despite these concerns, I am pleased to introduce this legislation for the administration, because I believe it helps us move forward to find ways to improve the affordability of education in this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Daschle
This is not a partisan issue: all families worry about the cost of college. We ought to find common ground to make a college education more affordable. It's time to hold hearings so that we can examine these issues and advance the public dialog. Higher education is too important to the future of this Nation to divide us. I am committed to this goal and look forward to working with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to find solutions to this problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Daschle
Senator Kennedy and I are also introducing, by request, a separate piece of legislation that includes the non-tax-related provisions of the HOPE legislation. We are doing this because, historically, these programs have been in the Labor Committee's jurisdiction, and we want to make sure the Labor Committee considers them fully.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.738
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the administration's letter of transmittal, and a section-by-section analysis of the HOPE legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.674
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that additional material be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, I give my strong support to President Clinton's HOPE and Opportunity for Postsecondary Education Act of 1997, introduced today by Senator Daschle and myself.
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
0.909
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Ted Kennedy
Education must continue to be a top priority in Congress. We need to do more to make college accessible and affordable for all students. It is not enough to maintain current spending levels for education. Targeted increases are essential to help students, and also to help colleges deal with increasing enrollments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ted Kennedy
Today, college is priced out of reach for many families. From 1980 to 1990, the cost of college rose by 126 percent, while family income increased by only 73 percent. To meet that rising cost, students are going deeper and deeper into debt. In 1993 alone, students borrowed $30 billion -- a 65-percent increase since 1993. Since 1988, borrowing in the Federal student loan program has increased by more than 100 percent, while starting salaries for college graduates have failed to increase at all. Many students and their families are fearful of the mounting debt burdens that await college graduates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.772
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Ted Kennedy
The President's bill will help students pay for college in two ways: through tax relief and through increased direct financial aid. With the tax relief, students and their families will be able to choose between a $1,500 HOPE tax credit and a $10,000 tax deduction to pay annual tuition expenses for the first 2 years of postsecondary education, including graduate school The tax deduction is also available to help reduce the cost of further years of education, including graduate school. These two changes will make a college education more affordable for thousands of middle and lower income families.
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)
0.65925
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Ted Kennedy
The bill also provides tax relief for students whose loans are forgiven in return for community service or for low-income wage earners under the income-contingent repayment plan. In addition, the bill provides tax incentives to encourage employers to pay for the further education of their employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
In the area of direct financial aid, the bill broadens the reach of Pell grants to help the neediest students pay for higher education. It increases the maximum Pell grant from $2,700 to $3,000. It also changes the needs analysis for some independent students by increasing the income protection allowance to make it comparable with that allowance for other categories of students.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Ted Kennedy
The bill also decreases the cost of student loans by reducing interest rates, and by lowering the initial fees charged to students. Borrowing has become an essential part of financing education for millions of students. These provisions will benefit them while they are in college by reducing the initial fees, and after college by lowering the interest rates on the amount they owe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Ted Kennedy
It is fitting that this bill is being introduced today, because many members of the United States Student Association are here on Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress to give education the high priority it deserves. These students want a better education. They know they need it. And they are worried about how to pay for it. They want Congress to work together to provide the financial assistance they need to pursue their dreams. The presence of these intelligent and committed students reminds us that the future of our country depends on the education they receive. This Congress can open the door of higher education for many more of them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Ted Kennedy
The President's proposal deserves broad bipartisan support. It is vital for the country that higher education be truly open to all qualified students, without monetary barriers. Investing in education is investing in a stronger America here at home and around the world. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to renew and extend our commitment to higher education.
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)
3.29584
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation which will protect our Nation's senior citizens from exploitation by fraudulent operators who are manipulating the Department of Housing and Urban Development's [HUD] Federal Housing Administration [FHA] home equity conversion mortgage program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Al D'Amato
I commend the cosponsors of this legislation and thank them for their support of this essential initiative: Senator Lauch Faircloth; Senator Robert Bennett; Senator Paul Sarbanes; Senator Christopher Dodd; Senator John Kerry; Senator Richard Bryan; Senator Barbara Boxer; Senator Moseley-Braun; Senator Tim Johnson; and Senator Jack Reed.
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
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Al D'Amato
I am pleased to announce a bicameral, bipartisan response to this injustice. Identical companion legislation is being introduced today by Representative Rick Lazio, chairman of the House Banking Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. I salute Congressman Lazio for his swift response in condemning this outrageous practice and for proposing a legislative solution. I pledge to work side-by-side with him on this important issue until our companion bills become law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Al D'Amato
This legislation has been endorsed by the administration. I would like to commend HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo for recognizing this serious problem, bringing these abuses to our attention, and acting courageously to prohibit their continued occurrence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Al D'Amato
The FHA home equity conversion mortgage program offers elderly homeowners the opportunity to borrow against the equity in their homes. This effective program assists our senior citizens who have substantial equity in their property but have incomes too low to meet ordinary or extraordinary living expenses. A program recipient can receive cash through this reverse mortgage in the following ways: a lifetime guaranteed monthly payment; a line of credit; a combination of monthly payment and line-of-credit options; or a lump sum. These mortgages are originated by FHA-approved lenders, insured by the FHA and purchased by the secondary mortgage market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.89474
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.51231
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Al D'Amato
Since the program's inception, approximately 20,000 loans have been made. The median age of borrowers is 76 years old and the median income is $10,400. This reverse mortgage program represents an ideal public/ private partnership in which needy, very-low income Americans are aided without cost to the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Al D'Amato
Unfortunately, unscrupulous middlemen, posing as service providers or estate planners have taken advantage of seniors by charging unnecessary and excessive fees to assist them in obtaining a home equity conversion mortgage. These predators have charged elderly homeowners fees ranging from 6 to 12 percent of the loan amount. In hundreds of cases, very low-income seniors have been manipulated into paying several thousand dollars in return for ministerial and often meaningless services. The Department of Housing and Urban Development provides information on applying for a reverse mortgage at no cost.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
-0.836
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Al D'Amato
These abuses must be stopped at once. Such exploitation is absolutely unconscionable. The elderly who are being preyed upon are some of the most vulnerable in our society. Reverse mortgage proceeds are generally used by the homeowner to maintain a decent standard of living and pay for essentials like property taxes, medical bills, and groceries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.677
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Al D'Amato
The legislation we are introducing today will assist HUD with its efforts to ensure that our senior citizens are protected. We must ensure that not even one recipient of a HUD reverse mortgage is charged any unnecessary or excessive costs for obtaining that mortgage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Al D'Amato
The bill provides two important safeguards to achieve this purpose. First, it provides a requirement that the mortgagor has received a full disclosure of all costs of obtaining the mortgage, including any costs of estate planning, financial advice or other related services. Second, it clarifies that the HUD Secretary has authority to impose restrictions to ensure that the mortgagor is not charged any unnecessary or excessive costs for obtaining a reverse mortgage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
0.721
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Al D'Amato
The legislation requires the HUD Secretary to implement the above described safeguards in an expeditious manner by interim notice. Within 90 days of the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue final regulations after providing notice and opportunity for public comment. The terms of the interim notice shall not be effective after the final regulations are in place.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.555
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Al D'Amato
I urge all my colleagues to support this vital legislation and look forward to its speedy passage by the Senate. The Senate, the House of Representatives and the administration must work together quickly to ensure that our Nation's most vulnerable homeowners are no longer victimized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
-0.218
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Al D'Amato
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8