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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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Moderation
18 Speakers
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Speakers
John Kerry John Kerry said 97 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
15%
John Kerry said 2597 words of a total of 13313 words.
20%
Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 135 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
20%
Paul Wellstone said 2308 words of a total of 13313 words.
18%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 49 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
8%
Joe Biden said 957 words of a total of 13313 words.
8%
Frank R. Lautenberg Frank R. Lautenberg said 53 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
8%
Frank R. Lautenberg said 832 words of a total of 13313 words.
7%
Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords said 45 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
7%
Jim Jeffords said 808 words of a total of 13313 words.
7%
Ernest Hollings Ernest Hollings said 36 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
6%
Ernest Hollings said 748 words of a total of 13313 words.
6%
Paul Coverdell Paul Coverdell said 37 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
6%
Paul Coverdell said 699 words of a total of 13313 words.
6%
John Glenn John Glenn said 25 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
4%
John Glenn said 585 words of a total of 13313 words.
5%
Olympia J. Snowe Olympia J. Snowe said 25 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
4%
Olympia J. Snowe said 570 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 31 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
5%
Chris Dodd said 523 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Tom Harkin Tom Harkin said 24 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
4%
Tom Harkin said 492 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Robert Torricelli Robert Torricelli said 23 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
4%
Robert Torricelli said 412 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Herb Kohl Herb Kohl said 26 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
4%
Herb Kohl said 386 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Ron Wyden Ron Wyden said 17 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
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Ron Wyden said 383 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Thad Cochran Thad Cochran said 28 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
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Thad Cochran said 360 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 15 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
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Arlen Specter said 274 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 15 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
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Strom Thurmond said 192 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Sam Brownback Sam Brownback said 11 sentences of a total of 692 sentences.
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Sam Brownback said 187 words of a total of 13313 words.
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Full Transcript
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce, along with Senator Hollings, a bill which will suspend the duties imposed on certain equipment used to manufacture earthmoving tires. Currently, these machines are not manufactured in the United States nor is a substitute readily available. Therefore, suspending the duties on these items would not adversely affect domestic industries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.368
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0633243122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0292092649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062864317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037314519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031276537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007343457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002005126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.83397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.98588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3112E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.59E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
95.047
Magnitude:
56
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, suspending the duty on these machines will benefit the consumers of earthmoving tires. Currently, demand for these tires exceeds supply and this suspension would not harm other manufacturers. I hope the Senate will consider this measure expeditiously.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.73
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0070850903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046817808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002822829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001389293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001324742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001237788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001202346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.8817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.518E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.92E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.33E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
94.448
Magnitude:
39
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0338288402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005626856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050940132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010016013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006526717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005127084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.92791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.09608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.3775E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3026E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.139E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ernest Hollings
Madam President, today, I, along with Senator Thurmond, introduce duty suspension legislation designed to permit the import of certain tire manufacturing equipment into the United States duty free. U.S. companies do not manufacture the custom equipment to be imported, and therefore its importation will not displace domestic sourcing. Moreover, because the product at issue is manufacturing equipment, it will assist in the creation of additional jobs in the tire manufacturing industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0116240226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0100919351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038645514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032443637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019210725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003008679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002099814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.96431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.54465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.41376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.8356E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
54.216
Magnitude:
19
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
23.442
Magnitude:
19
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Ernest Hollings
I believe that this is the most appropriate use of duty suspension legislation. The custom imported product will not displace any product manufactured in the United States. Moreover, the imported product will assist in creating more productive capacity in the United States. This equipment will be used to manufacture a product that heretofore was not made in the United States. I am therefore hopeful that this new capacity can be used to supply both domestic and foreign needs and will increase employment in the tire manufacturing industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0437970884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081234299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004223187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036127287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024047302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021955626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005002869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002495024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002261756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.79184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.8445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
68.894
Magnitude:
55
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce legislation designating the U.S. Post Office facility located in Taylorsville, MS, as the "Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building." A native of Smith County, Mississippi, Mr. Eaton attended Jones Junior College from 1932-34 and was named Alumni of the Year in 1984. He also attended the University of Mississippi and George Washington Law School.
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
Moderation
Harassment
1.0711216368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.028011456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0139227777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035640478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011835845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004481155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.44225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.27308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.8071E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3418E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Thad Cochran
He began his professional career as a farmer and cotton buyer for Anderson-Clayton Co. and in 1942, he became the first executive secretary to my predecessor in the Senate, U.S. Senator James O. Eastland. Blaine Eaton served our Nation in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Upon returning home from the war, he was elected to serve in the Mississippi State House of Representatives, and he effectively served the people of Smith County for 12 years. His leadership as chairman of the Highway and Highway Finance Committee resulted in the successful passage of the Farm-to-Market legislation that is still benefiting Mississippians today as the State Aid Road Program. After leaving public office in 1958, Blaine became the manager of the Southern Pine Electric Power Association. His outstanding service and accomplishments were recognized by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association with the Clyde T. Ellis Award for distinguished service and outstanding leadership.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0441753567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0121920872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066733453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020329422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007338291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005787855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001443938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.76369E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.07544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.54335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.22844E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
75.257
Magnitude:
81
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Thad Cochran
Although retiring from his professional career in 1982, Blaine remained active in community service and enriched the lives of many by volunteering his time and leadership abilities to such organizations as the Lions International, the Hiram Masonic Lodge, the Southeast Mississippi Livestock Association and the Economic Development Foundation. He was also a loyal member of the First Baptist Church of Taylorsville where he taught Sunday School classes for 25 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6911715493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0487558864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0422665791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0201780334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011224784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008114147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003324585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001375647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.72305E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.70133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
38.224
Magnitude:
62
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
26.424
Magnitude:
62
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
21.448
Magnitude:
62
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Thad Cochran
With the death of Blaine Eaton in 1995, our State lost one of its finest citizens. Designating the Taylorsville Post Office as the "Blaine H. Eaton Post Office Building" will commemorate the public service of this extraordinary Mississippian who dedicated his life to the betterment of the community and State he loved so much.
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
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0801768736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.018383417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044802549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005918993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000509557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004885236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001748841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001591333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.53099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
77.809
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Thad Cochran
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.002389797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0007928453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002740657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001505344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.61372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.57529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.04335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.59511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.12166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.819E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.197E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.14
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Robert Torricelli
Mr. President, I rise today, on behalf of myself and the distinguished ranking member of the Terrorism Subcommittee Senator Feinstein, to introduce the Protection of the Sanctity of National Cemeteries Act.
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
-0.681
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2073916374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0887448492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0157893141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059710517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050562874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0042281554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008873876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006974165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.00055791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004803933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001097436
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
34
Magnitude:
93
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
28.413
Magnitude:
93
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.592
Magnitude:
93
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Robert Torricelli
In so doing, I urge my colleagues to join me in my effort to close a huge loophole in our laws, which will allow Timothy McVeigh a hero's burial in a national cemetery -- even after the Federal Government puts him to death for his heinous act of terrorism.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0805913529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0448822509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0316138379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0174865505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014635906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000532225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003050046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.57701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.98248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.40627E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2966E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
80.964
Magnitude:
82
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Robert Torricelli
Mr. President, current law lists a whole host of criminal acts by which even an honorably discharged veteran loses the right to burial in a national cemetery. These acts include espionage, treason, sedition, sabotage, rebellion and disclosure of national secrets, among other offenses.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
-0.925
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0255621795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0098485194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0088497647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015595941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006131613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003058027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.3251E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.41589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3865E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.3454E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0174E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
70.95
Magnitude:
82
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Robert Torricelli
But for some reason, the use of a weapon of mass destruction against the property or persons of the U.S. Government is not included in this list. Nor is the murder of Federal law enforcement officers or the rest of the offenses already included in the definition of a Federal crime of terrorism. Each of these offenses is as clear a threat to the National Security of the United States as the crimes already listed, and should clearly disqualify the perpetrator from an honorable burial at Government expense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.17647
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.889
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0570575066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0558893138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0340301136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040911389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013192782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001072465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.91601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.11318E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.92579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.62784E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.23913E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
63.192
Magnitude:
140
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.769
Magnitude:
140
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Robert Torricelli
Because of this gaping loophole in the law, Timothy McVeigh -- amazingly -- remains entitled to burial next to true national heroes -- men and women who have fought and died to defend this country and everything it stands for. He remains entitled to this hero's burial despite having committed the worst act of terrorism ever perpetrated on American soil.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.745
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0349623209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.009981099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.008762809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036596692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013561418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001929685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001483441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001188154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.64916E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.11973E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5773E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
45.415
Magnitude:
7
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
20.681
Magnitude:
7
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Robert Torricelli
This situation is unacceptable. It is an insult to the memories of the 168 victims killed in the Oklahoma City blast. It is an insult to the memories of the truly courageous men and women who have earned and maintained the right to a hero's burial by the Federal Government. And it is an insult to justice, plain and simple.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.875
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0282881549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0167737002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075245836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0067660345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016354061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001635269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001295229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.12342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.7531E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.9903E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8111E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.226
Magnitude:
34
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Robert Torricelli
Today, I am introducing a bill to close this loophole once and for all. My bill would amend current law to include every crime listed as a Federal crime of terrorism, including McVeigh's crimes, in the list of disqualifiers for military burial. We should not provide honorable burials for persons who commit acts of terrorism against the U.S. Government. I urge my colleagues to support this bill, I ask unanimous- consent that the full text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.921
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0844536524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055220447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027809963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024749941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004067401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000142407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001343322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.68602E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.27464E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.9291E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.434E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
46.462
Magnitude:
29
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Kerry
Mr. President, the Fourth of July will occur in a little over 2 weeks. That is the date by which the President challenged the Congress to act on campaign finance reform in this first session of the 105th Congress. I regret I must announce the obvious: not only has neither house of the Congress addressed this issue in serious floor debate and legislative action; there is virtually no prospect that either house will do so by the time we leave for the July 4 recess. Nor is it clear when or if the 105th Congress will address this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.633
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.184774783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1142609515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0333392527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054847776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011252372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008472708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002190019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0846E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.78947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.77773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.12827E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
81.69
Magnitude:
73
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Kerry
The Fourth of July has other implications, of course, Mr. President -- and some of these, too, are related to campaign finance reform. This is a peculiarly American holiday, when Americans throughout the Nation take time out to gather in parks and back yards, at barbecues and picnics and family reunions and community parades, to celebrate our democracy, our freedom.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0415473158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0380908983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057255584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004233174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029461919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002790325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.49703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.75191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.48934E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08279E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
71.177
Magnitude:
97
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
But I think there would be widespread agreement, as we do this in 1997, that there is an unease across the Nation about the political process. The American people are concerned. Their concern is not primarily about who their elected officials are. Their frustration, cynicism, and anger run deep and broad -- directed, as most of us realize, at the entire political system.
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)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.84
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0782337273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0121010511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034388213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030801439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028665914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0022281536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008344114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.28908E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.5592E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.033E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
64.148
Magnitude:
51
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Kerry
Americans believe that their Government has been hijacked by special interests, that the political system responds to the needs of wealthy special interests, not the interests of ordinary, hard-working citizens. They sense, in many ways, that the Congress is not necessarily "the people's house." We see evidence of this in the feeling of powerlessness described by many Americans, and in the great gulf that grows wider between the American people and their elected officials. You can see it expressed frequently in town meetings and in various polls. The people feel that Congress all too often fails to represent the real concerns of real Americans, and they sense that they are being left out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.908
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0084538202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0068775531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011420406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007731707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002159616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.20241E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.43324E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.26335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.13866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.37528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2236E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
69.53
Magnitude:
78
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John Kerry
The result is that more and more Americans are checking out of the system. If their democracy isn't going to respond to their concerns, then they ask themselves why they should respond to the request that they participate meaningfully in the political process. The reason for the disconnect is very simple, Mr. President. The amount of money in politics -- money given to office seekers to campaign for office -- disenfranchises the average person who knows that he or she can never hope to have the same kind of access as that money achieves for those who give it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
-0.142
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0213175561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005983204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024823477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001286387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012748424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005304854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003880442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.11401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.38786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2873E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
64.573
Magnitude:
57
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
20.794
Magnitude:
57
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Kerry
Special interest money is moving and dictating and governing the agenda of American politics, and most Americans understand that.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.003936304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013379033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008424086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005014811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004161109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002257328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001944802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001816077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.98479E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.92902E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.71737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.043
Magnitude:
94
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Technology
Score:
25.013
Magnitude:
94
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
John Kerry
A few findings from a bipartisan poll tell the story: 49 percent of registered voters believe that lobbyists and special interests control the Federal Government; 92 percent of registered voters believe that special interest contributions affect the votes of Members of Congress; and 88 percent believe that people who make large campaign contributions get special favors from politicians.
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
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0948809786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0715668488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0599957188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048843947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009857582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006987019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006728568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003696055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.89228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.82663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.57431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
71.224
Magnitude:
92
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
The evidence of public discontent could hardly be more compelling, yet the Congress drifts on, with no apparent sense of urgency in trying to respond to that discontent. We all understand there are differences on each side of the aisle about the best way to address the problem, but I do not see how anyone can say in good conscience that there is a bona fide effort under way involving the leadership of both parties in the U.S. Congress to even try to work out those differences.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.99853
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.020169896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0149134255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0088117275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082677114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002499322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001578348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001524055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001264398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.54185E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.3837E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.952E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
38.154
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.551
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Kerry
If we want to regain the respect and confidence of the American people and if we want to reconnect to them and reconnect them to our democracy, we have to get the special interest money out of politics. As my friend Ross Perot says, "It's just that simple." The American people, however, are skeptical about either our willingness or ability to do that, and it doesn't help that the 105th Congress has yet to take up campaign finance reform. It doesn't help that the President and the Speaker of the House shook hands in a very public way 2 years ago and promised to do something about campaign finance, and nothing has transpired between then and now to fulfill that commitment, and from the perspective of the ordinary citizen who wants to see the special interest money removed from politics, it really looks like a conspiracy of inaction. Those who profit from the current system -- special interests who know how to play the game, and politicians who know how to play the game -- seem to be shutting down any prospect of real change.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.86075
VADER
0.989
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0809684163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0114137947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007032303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004283168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002086195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.30494E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.09274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.84721E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.45165E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.267E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3072E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
76.296
Magnitude:
61
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
John Kerry
Mr. President, I know why people feel that way. I have been working on campaign finance reform since I came to the Senate. I have worked for years with my colleagues Joe Biden and Robert Byrd and others, and with former Senators such as George Mitchell, David Boren, and Bill Bradley -- searching for the right equation to bring about change. Although from my arrival in the Senate I have advocated sweeping overhaul of the system, in recent times I have been a strong supporter of the proposal advanced by John McCain and Russ Feingold, even though it is incremental in design, because they succeeded in assembling a package of reforms that bridged the party divide that so often has been permitted to poison this debate and prevent meaningful action -- and because I believe so fervently that we must succeed to whatever extent it is possible in moving toward what should be our objective.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1778509934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1595766982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0182987729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046792498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023444516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007796926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002114915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001541245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001178275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.60825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.99309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
89.797
Magnitude:
47
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
John Kerry
Throughout these years of activity -- the 12 years of my service as a Senator -- my goal has always been the same, to get special interest influence and special interest access out of politics.
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
0.886
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3738438012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2235247986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0506712182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.013367011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054080403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002235027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.92958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.88481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.78959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.01053E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0567E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
64.851
Magnitude:
88
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Kerry
Mr. President, we come to the floor this afternoon on an auspicious day -- or, perhaps more accurately, an inauspicious day. In any event it is a red-letter day for America. It was the day 25 years ago that was the beginning of two very difficult years in American history. It was 25 years ago today that the famous burglary at the Watergate complex overlooking the Potomac in Washington, DC, took place, followed by coverup activities that reached into the Oval Office and resulted in the resignation in disgrace of an American President.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.776
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0566490868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0317743776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024656343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008092879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000796875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007587646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001603545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001205987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.85771E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.24804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
75.261
Magnitude:
41
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Kerry
During the investigation of the illegal activities, there were multiple revelations of huge amounts of cash moving in brown paper bags and leather briefcases. The public revulsion triggered real reform, although that reform, sadly, was directed primarily toward only the Presidential election financing system. But even that spirit of reform, and the significant alterations of the system to which it led, has been broken by those who want to trample it with the exploitation of every loophole possible in the campaign finance system.
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
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.8549579419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.3074919572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0256940053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.017641866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.016183134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0140973527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.013658237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0054506363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025455067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.001159273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0010879645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
50.638
Magnitude:
57
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John Kerry
It is unfortunately fitting, then, Mr. President, that we return our attention on this day to that nemesis of the democratic process, the corrosive effect of money in politics.
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.066814624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0524455856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054900473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021171638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010623446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004282658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002474352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002120646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001730333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.35672E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.16503E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
69.886
Magnitude:
50
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
John Kerry
This time, 25 years later, it is the no-holds-barred pursuit of quite stunning amounts of money by both parties in the 1996 Presidential and congressional elections that captures the attention and the condemnation of the American people -- and the allegations that many of those who gave large sums to one or the other party, or one candidate or another, expected favors in return, ranging from the trivial to the significant.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.732
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.008734344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037000995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020857031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015908998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010726439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003191989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001984417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.16153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.7275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.22296E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.033E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
54.521
Magnitude:
26
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
25.87
Magnitude:
26
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
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
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
The American people are not stupid. They know that there is no such thing as a free lunch. They believe -- with considerable justification -- that the scores of millions of dollars that flow from well-to-do individuals and special interest organizations usually are not donated out of absolute disinterested patriotism, admiration for the candidates, and support for our electoral system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0517747947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.044107312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0323186803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020225791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009444718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009077652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002977214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001616112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.80248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7762E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
37.912
Magnitude:
43
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Kerry
They watch repeatedly as public policy decisions made by the Congress and the Executive Branch appear to be influenced by those who have made the contributions. They conclude -- again, I fear, with considerable good reason -- that either those contributions directly affected the decision- making process, or, at the very least, purchased for those contributors a greater degree of access to the elected officials who make the decisions, so that the contributors can more effectively and persuasively make their case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.581
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.015487778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0150179403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046243225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023079818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007810419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.50334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.84524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.65683E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.30294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9752E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3701E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
John Kerry
During this past election, 1996, not only in congressional races but also, distressingly, in the Presidential campaign -- and it is especially distressing because many of us thought the Watergate reform legislation of 1974 had suitably repaired the system of presidential campaign finance -- we saw a flood of special interest money the likes of which have never previously been seen here or anywhere.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.46
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0455564907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0285946968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038150738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010889309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010476306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003363578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002327249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001430998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.18419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.88722E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
85.496
Magnitude:
75
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John Kerry
Every day during the past year, it has been impossible to open a newspaper or turn on a television without being confronted by yet another new revelation about an alleged campaign finance irregularity or abuse -- or a defense of the actions at which the charges are leveled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.677
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3565399442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0616153004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101272664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045298963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017679862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014761476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002324445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002287509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001745861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.86146E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6458E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
34.605
Magnitude:
28
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
25.121
Magnitude:
28
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.7
Magnitude:
28
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.9
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
John Kerry
And, I must say, the defenses are generally pretty lame. Those against whom the allegations are leveled may be able to find protection in the letter of the law, but they are unsuccessful in avoiding the opprobrium of the American people and consequent cynicism about our government system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.854
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0139835276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0056222805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0052685726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019505971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010164636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007643846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002515182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000142248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001215077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.47825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
53.037
Magnitude:
34
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
John Kerry
I am one who believes we absolutely must do something to reverse the trend if we are to save our precious democratic system. And I also have concluded that the forces arrayed against the kind of partial public financing approaches we previously have pushed are so strong that we must find a new approach behind which it will be possible to develop such strong consensus support across the nation that the Congress will be unable to resist it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1121275243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1069875783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0031135536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00183252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010154035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007988952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005872052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002794834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001883375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001462843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001320543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
40.997
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
To the extent competent polling and other public opinion assessment techniques can make a reliable determination, the evidence is persuasive that, while the American people are willing to embrace radical change of campaign financing -- to take all special interest money and heave it over the side and shoulder all reasonable campaign costs -- they have only passing interest and precious little enthusiasm for half-way measures. Their judgment appears to be that it would be a waste of effort and tax dollars to invest public resources in a system that retains any significant degree of special interest funding. They see such an approach as playing them for chumps -- while the influence of special interests would remain as strong as it currently is.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.986
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0533722108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042525913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022804801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017316857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005457157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002703437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001445803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.66959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8889E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.6759E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8756E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
46.734
Magnitude:
67
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
John Kerry
What does seem to capture the attention and imagination -- and support -- of a significant majority of Americans is sweeping reform of campaign finance that removes all special interest money from the system. This is not a notion dreamed up here in Washington -- either here on Capitol Hill or in an organization's office downtown. Activities to implement such an approach to campaign finance reform have been underway in a number of States, including my own State of Massachusetts. Maine voters took the boldest step, approving such a concept for State elections. Now Vermont has followed suit with a provision applying to the Governor's office, and Governor Howard Dean is poised to sign the proposal into law. Other State-level efforts are in various stages of advancement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0067485722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002089675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014466375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008457347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002313445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001587238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.96769E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.2805E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.03E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
39.683
Magnitude:
53
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
John Kerry
Paul Wellstone and John Glenn came early-on to the same conclusion to which I came -- that we want to champion such an approach at the federal level. And we have been joined by Joe Biden and Pat Leahy, and other Senators are studying the idea carefully and we hope and trust we will be joined by some of them in the near future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0075565535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075152326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021433641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014713183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002476859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001930779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001399963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.13996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.27795E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.9283E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.9851E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
33.821
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
32.774
Magnitude:
63
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.139
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Kerry
We come to the floor today to introduce the Clean Money, Clean Elections Act, a bill that, as its most important feature, takes all special interest money out of Federal elections. This initiative will offer a set amount of funding, based on a State's voting-age population, to each candidate who agrees to foreswear private contributions. It not only removes all special interest money from the system, but also removes the necessity for candidates to spend a huge amount of time fundraising and to pour massive amounts of the money they do raise into further fundraising efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.906
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0125208986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065111934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043643795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011021702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003505104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001794695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.45432E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.46919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.96179E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.14715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.81E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
39.579
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.69
Magnitude:
63
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Kerry
In addition, this legislation will shut down the so-called soft money, or unregulated money, loopholes that have permitted massive amounts of special interest money to enter the electoral process around even those restrictions that now exist.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0055111708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0050383529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030586263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009722078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006724347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002932916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001134545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.46968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.03078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.61713E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0424E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
36.571
Magnitude:
39
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
24.665
Magnitude:
39
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Kerry
This process takes a major step forward today with the introduction of this legislation. Comparable efforts are underway in the House of Representatives, and I understand a similar bill will be introduced there in coming weeks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0417450647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0354234537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0216189219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085774525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0079721874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0026416248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012511906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.02718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.30639E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2378E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
41.313
Magnitude:
27
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
21.13
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Kerry
We believe the people are, once again, ahead of Washington -- and, once again, ahead of the politicians. And we believe that ultimately this or a derivative approach is the only way effectively to restore people's confidence that, in America, anybody truly can run, and win -- not just those who have access to wealth or who are wealthy themselves.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0448042585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0220366492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118599179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0097819648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045450673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027598919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007573701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.6376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.28346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9681E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0953E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
89.628
Magnitude:
55
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Kerry
This is a bill to restore our own democracy and preserve what we think is the heart of our precious system. We hope and believe that -- with a strong assist from their constituents -- increasing numbers of our colleagues, over time, will come to recognize this and support the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0939746038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0684585131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0433581066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0351013208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0193772925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00301656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029313022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002701788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001418294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.9949E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.90791E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.966
Magnitude:
71
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
29.771
Magnitude:
71
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Kerry
This will not be a rapidly completed process, Mr. President. We introduce this bill with the knowledge that it would not attract more than perhaps a quarter of the votes in the Senate today. This will be a journey, a journey of mobilizing the American people to require their elected representatives to take needed action. Our bill will be the objective, and it also will be the rallying point. And with the commitment of the organizations and individuals who advocate this approach, a movement will develop which cannot be stopped. Just as in Maine and now in Vermont, the support will grow to critical mass and these reforms will succeed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
0.721
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.017087358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0153076748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.012183639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024350464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008611946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003791789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.38438E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.02213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3055E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9891E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
22.383
Magnitude:
35
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
John Kerry
I look forward to walking this road with all who support this approach -- both my colleagues in the Senate and friends outside the Senate. We who introduce this bill are committed to fundamentally changing our electoral system, and returning control of our elected officials and their agenda to the people after wresting it back from the special interests.
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
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0241469112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0134244023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0096834192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045828194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00444328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015587837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001544875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.4888E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9171E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.909E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.771E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
83.293
Magnitude:
26
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Kerry
I believe we will succeed, and can look back on this day -- the 25th anniversary of a lamentable event in American history -- as an important beginning point in that endeavor.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0263742259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.020447631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0074244053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042762149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041315692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020055042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000134716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.55583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.2258E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.769E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.727
Magnitude:
73
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Kerry
I want to commend those colleagues who join in introducing this legislation today -- Senators Wellstone, Glenn, Biden, and Leahy. I particularly want to compliment Senator Wellstone's capable staff, especially Brian Ahlberg, who have invested countless hours in the effort that is so essential but often unnoticed, of transforming complex policy objectives into legislative language, working hand-in- hand with Senate Legislative Counsel staff and representatives of organizations which have been developing this idea at the State level. My staff has greatly appreciated their contributions to this effort and enjoyed working with them, as I have enjoyed the cooperative efforts with Senator Wellstone and my other colleagues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2901137574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.2328934381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.164603861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1327433041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0263712835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0172747066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0165013989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0059426384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.14982E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.3923E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
89.037
Magnitude:
46
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
John Kerry
Mr. President, before I yield to Senator Wellstone and then, in turn, to other Senators who may wish to make remarks about this legislation, I ask unanimous consent that the full text of the bill be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks, followed by a summary of the bill and a chart depicting the qualifying contribution requirement and the "Clean Money" allocation and spending limit for a general election that would apply to a candidate participating in the "Clean Money, Clean Election" system in each State.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0376067794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0233127648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045071709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028656923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0022509352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020545156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003154001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001919759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.74946E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.44245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.51E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
91.481
Magnitude:
97
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I join my colleague today, Senator Kerry, as well as Senators Glenn, Biden, and Leahy, in introducing the Clean Money Clean Elections Act of 1997.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Paul Wellstone
One of the most important ethical issues of this Congress is the way in which money has come to dominate politics. That is why we are introducing this legislation to address what has become a systemic corruption, a corruption which results from the sharp disparity of power between those who are able to mobilize and invest large amounts of campaign cash on one hand, and ordinary citizens on the other. Our proposal would provide sweeping and simple reform. It would sever the direct connection between big-money special interests and Senate candidates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Paul Wellstone
American democracy needs elections, not auctions. But our current campaign finance system locks most citizens out of participation. Most citizens don't believe they can be players when it comes to the really important policy decisions that affect their lives. They don't believe they have a real voice. They are not even sure that their vote counts for much.
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
0.174
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
At the same time, our current system makes sure that big givers and heavy hitters always have a seat at the table. That is why so many believe, with reason, that we have a pseudo-democracy, not authentic democracy. They see the subversion of democracy, the loss of the principle of one-person, one-vote. They are losing faith in the idea that Government is supposed to be on their side.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Paul Wellstone
In this system, what's legal is a scandal.
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.4
Gunning-Fog Score
3.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Paul Wellstone
To address this mix of money and politics which is corrupting our politics, my colleagues and I are proposing an approach to reform called "Clean Money, Clean Elections." I believe our proposal is ambitious and innovative. I am sure that it is needed.
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
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Wellstone
Citizens around the country are turning up the heat in a push for this vision of real reform. Voters in Maine chose this approach to the finance of election campaigns. And now legislators and the Governor in Vermont have decided to pursue it. A number of States will be considering the Clean Money Clean Elections approach during the coming months. I strongly endorse these actions at the State level. And I hope that citizens around the country will continue to keep comprehensive campaign finance reform at the front of the Nation's political agenda.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Paul Wellstone
This Congress needs pressure. It needs a jolt. What it needs is a counterbalancing pressure to ensure that the voices who believe in reform are heard above the voices of those who march on Washington every day -- the monied interests who far too often determine what issues are on the table in American politics, and who far too often shape the outcomes within that agenda. The American people should turn up the heat. This is the only way reform will happen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Paul Wellstone
Reform can happen. When we passed lobby reform and a gift ban during the last Congress, despite great resistance, it was because Members of Congress were forced to vote, with the people of America watching. Now, we plan to take this proposal to the American people -- State by State, townhall by townhall, to build the support needed to enact true reform. The people are watching. When the time comes to vote, Members of Congress will need to vote the right way.
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
-0.002
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
8.4
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Wellstone
We all know that campaigns currently cost far too much money. Our bill will set a voluntary spending limit on the campaigns of clean money candidates. The spending limit is based on a formula tied to each State's voting-age population. We have adopted the McCain-Feingold bill's formula, except that we subtract 20 percent from the upper limit. We subtract 20 percent because that is approximately the amount most candidates now spend to raise money. Under our bill they won't have to spend that time and money to raise money. In Minnesota, the clean money amount, which also is the spending limit for a clean money candidate, will be about $1.14 million for the general election. In a contested primary, the amount will be about $764,000. That adds up to a total clean money amount of $1.9 million in Minnesota for a clean money Senate candidate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.3514
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Paul Wellstone
Less than $2 million is enough in Minnesota:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Paul Wellstone
If we also ban soft money to the parties, which this bill does; and if we close loopholes on independent expenditures and so-called "issue" ads which are really election ads, which this bill does.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Paul Wellstone
Our provisions on these items are similar to those in S. 25, the McCain-Feingold bill, a bill which I am proud to have co-authored. I continue to support that bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Wellstone
But we really need to go further. The Clean Money Clean Elections Act does so. It takes special-interest money out of campaigns. It gives the country's electoral system back to the people.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Paul Wellstone
Americans know that the current campaign finance system works for the monied special interests, not for them. They're paying too much now for our elections. Too much in special favors, whether it's tax breaks for huge companies, tobacco politics that threaten the health of children, unneeded spending, and misdirected national policy. These result in the systemic corruption that is enshrined in our present system of financing campaigns. That's why we need to change it.
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
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Paul Wellstone
We need to take the special interest money out, and replace it with Clean Money Campaigns. Clean Money Campaigns would:
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
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Paul Wellstone
Level the playing field for non-incumbents, including those who are not major party candidates; allow candidates to focus on seeking office and serving the public once in office, rather than spending an inordinate amount of time raising money; and utilize free media time to allow candidates to get their message out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.5
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Wellstone
Candidates who meet our bill's rigorous standard for showing serious public support will receive full public financing in contested primary and general elections. They will receive the full amount of the spending limit for their State. In Minnesota, to qualify as a clean money candidate, a major-party candidate would have to gather about 8,500 signatures, each accompanied by a $5 check to the Senate Election Fund. That is a tough standard of seriousness, but it is realistic. A candidate who is not seeking the nomination of, or who has not received the nomination of, a major party can also receive clean money financing for his or her campaign. That candidate must gather 150 percent of the qualifying contributions that a major party candidate needs to gather in the same State. Again, it requires that a candidate demonstrate genuinely broad support, but it is an achievable threshold.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Paul Wellstone
The American people can no longer afford what has been called "The Best Congress Money Can Buy." That is why we have to take special- interest money out of campaigns. The roughly $160 million of annual cost of Senate elections under our proposal can be easily offset with reductions in current corporate welfare or other unneeded expenditures.
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
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Wellstone
Are Americans willing to fight for and put in the budget clean elections that really belong to them -- that belong to the people? I believe they are. So do the many groups endorsing our bill: Public Campaign, Public Citizen, League of Women Voters, Citizen Action, USPIRG, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, United Church of Christ, Office for Church and Society. Still other organizations support our approach, even if they do not endorse specific pieces of legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.639
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, the Senate needs to consider comprehensive campaign finance reform soon -- before we leave this summer. This bill shows us the direction to go. It is workable, and it is needed. I urge my colleagues who have not yet read the bill to consider cosponsoring it. I am hopeful that this bill and a similar proposal to be introduced during the coming weeks in the House of Representatives will contribute to real momentum for genuine reform during this Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, let me say that I am pleased to introduce this bill today with my colleagues, Senators Kerry, Glenn, Biden, and Leahy. And I am confident there will be other Senators in the future who support this approach to reform.
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
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Paul Wellstone
There are other worthy and important efforts going on here, the McCain-Feingold bill being one of them, to try to reduce the amount of money that is flowing in and affecting the politics of our country. I personally think, and I think the majority of people in this country agree, that this is a core issue, a core problem. Many things which could happen here don't happen because they get trumped by money, big money in politics.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
The ethical issue of our time is the way money has come to dominate politics. If you believe each person should count as one, and no more than one, which is the standard of representative democracy, that is a harsh verdict.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Wellstone
I do think we have corruption, but I don't like bashing colleagues. I am not talking about individual colleagues. The vast majority of Senators and Representatives with whom I serve -- Democrats and Republicans alike -- believe in public service and do their very best to serve people. Still, there is a systemic corruption. We have such a huge imbalance between those people at the top who have economic resources and access to power and the vast majority of people who just feel locked out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I have a friend -- Jim Hightower, who used to be Agriculture Commissioner in Texas. He has a wonderful way of putting things. Jim Hightower says you don't have to be who's who to know what's what. The what's what is that a lot of people in the country think there has been a hostile takeover of our electoral and Government processes by big money interests. Many people don't feel a part of this system any longer. When that is the case, there is not anything more important that can be done than to pass a reform bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.717
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
The goals of the clean money/clean elections bill are simple: dramatically reduce the amount of money that is spent, get the interested dollars and private money out, have a level playing field, try to eliminate, or come as possible to eliminating special interest access, have real elections as opposed to auctions, don't have Senators spending so much of their time raising money, instead they should be trying to be good legislators. I think people want to turn this system, which they think is a rotten system, not upside down, it is upside down now, but right side up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.10008
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Paul Wellstone
What our bill does, with agreed-upon spending limits, so candidates don't have to go out and raise all the private money, is we break the link between private money and our votes and work as legislators. Under our bill, the money is no longer interested money. We dramatically reduce spending by setting voluntary limits, then campaign spending by clean money candidates comes from this Senate election fund. We tighten the definition when it comes to independent expenditures. And we do the same for issue advocacy ads, some of which are barely disguised campaign ads. Our bill includes free broadcast time. If you really want to have a system where the vast majority of the people feel like they can be a part of it, we are going to have to take this journey.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.828
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, two final points. If we can pass McCain-Feingold, that moves our country forward, that would be an important step. But this piece of legislation, which won't pass immediately, has a lot of energy behind it, too. We introduce it as part of the debate, as part of the energy behind reform. I have met with the people who were involved in the Maine effort, and they passed a clean effort option. I met with legislators and a lot of people in Vermont, and they are going to pass it. I met with people in the Midwest. There is a lot of energy in the Midwest and New England. It may be States which pass this kind of reform at first. You are going to see a lot of pressure on people here from the grassroots.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
8.1
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
We need to have a galvanized public. We are going to have to have an external jolt to this Congress to pass a reform bill, but there is no more important thing that we can do than to pass such a reform bill. This clean money/clean elections bill would represent an enormous step forward for our country, toward real elections as opposed to auctions, toward authentic democracy as opposed to pseudo democracy, toward a Government of, by and for the people, not of, by and for those who have the wealth and economic resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.825
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Wellstone
I think people in this country yearn for a political process they can believe in. They yearn for reform, and I don't agree with one person who says, "Look, people don't seem to care that much." People care deeply, they care desperately, they care about issues that affect themselves and their families. They have hopes for themselves and their families and their communities, but right now I think most people believe that they there is not a heck of a lot they can do on the issues that are most important to them, because our political process has essentially been dominated by big money, not people's needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.754
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, we have given people entirely too much justification for that point of view. We have to make some big changes. Some of us are going to be fighting hard on the floor for reform. I think there will be plenty of pressure building around the country. It will be a tough fight, but I cannot think of a more important fight as a Senator from Minnesota.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.702
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Paul Wellstone
I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Joe Biden
Mr. President, the single most significant thing we can do in Congress today is to reform the way we fund political campaigns in this country. I have been saying it for 24 years now, and while some things are better than they used to be -- large amounts of cash are no longer being passed under the table in brown paper bags -- many things are worse -- large checks are being passed over the table, or in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, in the clear light of day. But, regardless of what's better and what's worse, the fundamental problem, in my view, remains.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.162
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
That problem will not be fixed by tinkering at the edges, or making a small reform here and a small reform there -- because the fundamental problem is not a flaw in the system's construction. The fundamental problem is the system itself -- a system where the amount of private money is out of control and is not susceptible to be controlled in the public interest. Until we get private money completely out of the system, we will not completely reform the system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
That is why, Mr. President, I have been pushing for public funding of congressional campaigns for my entire career, and that is why I am pleased today to join several of my colleagues in introducing the Clean Money, Clean Elections Act.
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
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
When I first came to the United States Senate, 24 years ago, in speeches on this floor and in testimony before the Rules Committee, I outlined three principles of a better system. All three are contained in this important proposal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
First and foremost, we must have a system of public funding. Let me explain why that is so crucial. When they asked Willy Sutton why he robbed banks, he said that was where the money was. Politicians do not rob banks, but they, like Willy Sutton, must go where the money is. You will not get very far in this business by asking for contributions from people who do not have money. So, inevitably, people running for office find themselves on the doorsteps of the wealthy and the special interests. Or, they are wealthy enough to fund their own campaigns.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
7.6
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
The result is that other old saying -- he who pays the piper calls the tune. Those who pay the bills ultimately, when you get right down to it, are the ones who decide who runs for office. And, they are the ones, at least in the mind of the public, to whom elected officials are beholden.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
No matter what other reforms you enact, unless you get private money out of the system, that is the way it will continue. I submit that it would be better to let the American people decide -- on the merits -- who runs for office. And, I submit that it would be far better for America to make sure that elected officials are beholden to no one but the people who elected them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.502
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
Second, we need to level the playing field between incumbents and challengers. I have, Mr. President, been both an incumbent and a challenger. And, I can tell you that being an incumbent has its disadvantages. But, the biggest advantage of incumbency is in the money chase. It is such an advantage that if I were looking out only for my own self-interest, I would not support this proposal. I do pretty well in raising money, and the thought that my opponent would have the same amount of money as I do is not exactly an appealing notion.
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)
0.26826
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
But, there is something much bigger at stake here than my own electoral future. What is at stake is nothing less than a healthy, vibrant democracy. What is at stake is whether election to office will be based on the merits of the individuals, not on who is the best fundraiser.
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
0.862
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
Third, we need to limit the overall amount of money that can be spent in political campaigns. Back in 1976, all candidates for all congressional races -- Senate and House -- spent $99 million in the general election. In 1996, all candidates for Congress in the general election spent over $626 million -- more than six times as much. In just the last 4 years, the total amount of money given to political parties has increased 73 percent -- in just the last 4 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has ruled -- in what is, in my view, a wrong decision, but one that we are bound by -- that spending money is the same thing as speech. Thus, Congress cannot limit spending in political campaigns, unless a candidate is offered some benefit in return for voluntarily agreeing to a spending limit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.768
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Enter the "Clean Money, Clean Elections Act." This significant proposal that we are introducing today would, as I said a moment ago, meet the three principles I just outlined. It would limit spending in campaigns -- in a constitutional way -- by providing public funding and free media time to candidates who agreed to abide by those limits. And, it would be full public funding for both challengers and incumbents -- so that private money is eliminated from the system and so that both challengers and incumbents are on the same level playing field.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
I am not so naive, Mr. President, to believe this bill is going to pass today -- or even without a fight. I have been down this road too many times before. Too many special interests have too many vested interests in the status quo. But, if we are to reverse the tide of cynicism and mistrust that surrounds political campaigns -- and even our institutions of government -- then we must change the system so that the only interests we are all concerned about are the interests of the American people.
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
0.795
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Glenn
Mr. President, I appreciate the opportunity today to support my colleagues, Senators Kerry and Wellstone, in cosponsoring this much needed reform of our campaign finance system. I believe that simple principles should be applied in our democracy. We should encourage the active participation of the greatest possible number of citizens and restrain the undue influence of narrow and divisive factions and special interests.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John Glenn
I believe that our democracy must be built on common rather than special interests and that our elections should depend upon common sense rather than dollars and cents. Only through an open and fair election system can we guarantee that our democracy will be open and fair. Only then can the notion of consent of the governed have any true meaning.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Glenn
I believe that many of the statements made here today underscore the need to reform our current system. I have been working with Senators Kerry and Wellstone to provide a workable alternative that will go a long way toward bringing long overdue improvements to our electoral process.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Glenn
Let's face facts. Our current system of paying the bills for American elections is awash in money, largely unregulated and often unreported. The improvements made a generation ago to provide partial public financing for presidential campaigns and contribution and spending limits for all federal elections have been eroded and are now overwhelmed by Supreme Court decisions, overly partisan competition for money, increased costs of advertising and special interest contributions. Nothing undermines the legitimacy and integrity of our elections more than the belief that special interests have special privileges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
John Glenn
Many American voters believe that campaigns are too expensive, that special interests wield too much influence, while the average voter has too little, and that elected officials spend too much time raising money and not enough time solving the Nation's problems.
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
0.151
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
John Glenn
The McCain-Feingold proposal to provide voluntary campaign spending limits is supported by a number of Senators and I am pleased to be a cosponsor. However, even with the much needed improvements in that legislation, I believe that the only way to eliminate any doubt about who influences elections is to provide financing underwritten by the American people.
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)
0.36772
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Glenn
The Clean Money, Clean Elections Act built upon the plan proposed in Maine would limit campaign spending, prohibit special interest contributions to candidates, eliminate fund raising efforts, provide equal funding and a level playing field for all candidates, and end many of the loopholes that have wrecked our current system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Glenn
Let's end this current abuse and establish a system that leaves no doubt that only the clean money of the American people pays for American elections.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
John Glenn
Building on that Maine ballot initiative, nearly 20 States are now reviewing how they can improve their elections. Federal legislation is needed to bring these reforms to Federal elections and we propose to bring those improvements into the congressional debate on campaign finance reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Glenn
This proposal will provide:
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
John Glenn
As the Nation's attention turns to the campaign finance investigation in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, I want everyone to understand that highlighting these issues will be of little use if action is not taken. Certainly, the investigation should be conducted in a full and fair manner. But at the end of day, I believe that we owe it to ourselves as a people to end our current campaign finance system and bring true reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.611
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Glenn
I am pleased to join my colleagues who are long time advocates of serious campaign finance reform and look forward to working together to enact this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to address the serious problem within our campaign finance system. I have made similar remarks earlier this year, so I will not belabor the problems again.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.362
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Herb Kohl
The American public is demanding that Congress reform our campaign finance system, and many doubt whether we are ready or even able to meet that demand. I am support S. 25, introduced by Senators McCain and Feingold. This bipartisan legislation is the best bill moving through the Congress to reform our campaign system. However, there are signs that Congress may not pass this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Herb Kohl
Therefore, if, and only if S. 25 is not passed, I think the 105th Congress must put in place a process for reforming the campaign finance system. The legislation I introduce today for myself and Mr. Brownback of Kansas would establish an independent, bipartisan commission to reform our campaign finance laws. Earlier this year I introduced similar legislation, also as a fall-back measure if S. 25 is not passed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Herb Kohl
This measure, like the bill I introduced earlier this year, establishes a commission similar to the Base Closure and Realignment Commission. The Commission would have a limited time to make recommendations, Congress would be forced to vote up or down on their proposals, and would not have the power to amend the legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I sincerely hope that Congress does not have to turn over this matter to an independent commission. But, if we do not pass meaningful campaign finance reform this year, I believe it is the next best alternative. And, if we do create a campaign finance reform commission, it must be a real commission, with real powers, and not another advisory committee.
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
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Herb Kohl
Congress has created many panels in the past to make recommendations about reforming campaign finance laws. But, for reform to genuinely take place, we must empower the Commission with the ability to create a package of reforms that Congress cannot change. Like the successful Base Closure and Realignment Commission, Congress should have only the power to vote up or down on the recommendations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
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
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, we should not allow another Congress to come and go without passing meaningful campaign finance reform. Let this be the year that Congress responds to cry from the grassroots and restore America's faith in our election system.
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
0.066
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Sam Brownback
Mr. President, I am proud today to be offering a bipartisan proposal for campaign finance reform with my distinguished colleague, the senior Senator from Wisconsin, Herb Kohl.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Sam Brownback
Mr. President, those of us who have spent the balance of our congressional careers working to build public trust in the political system know of the difficulties in offering constructive alternatives. Any legislation which fundamentally alters the way public officials seek election is bound to attract their attention and intense scrutiny -- as it should.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Sam Brownback
Mr. President, Senator Kohl and I believe this proposal offers a hopeful avenue for progress. Recognizing that any reform effort must be bipartisan to succeed, the legislation we are offering establishes a fair and independent process to bring this issue to the floor of the Congress for consideration. Without prejudging any outcomes, this bill would help to break the logjam which threatens to prevent even meaningful consideration of alternatives for reform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Sam Brownback
Mr. President, Senator Kohl and I do not claim to have all the answers, but we believe that through this vehicle, we can take the next step in accomplishing substantial progress on this important matter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Ron Wyden
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Adoption Report Card Act of 1997 to redress the poor quality of national data on adoption and foster care.
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
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ron Wyden
According to the American Public Welfare Association, the population of children in foster care is growing 33 times faster than the United States child population in general. During the past 10 years, more children have entered the foster care system than have exited. Every year, 15,000 children graduate from foster care by turning 18 with no permanent family. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, 40 percent of all foster children leaving the system end up on welfare.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ron Wyden
In addition to the 50,000 children who today are legally free to be adopted, there are hundreds of thousands more who drift for days, months, or years within the state-run system -- a system that too often lets down some of society's most vulnerable -- our children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.369
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ron Wyden
I have already introduced legislation to promote kinship care as one solution to this problem. However, more still needs to be done. Part of the problem is we simply don't have any data on where children are in the system. No one knows how long our children are languishing in the foster care system, or how long it takes a State to find adoptive placements for children. Finding comprehensive data for each State is a challenge and, until recently, the Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] did not collect comprehensive national data on adoption from every State.
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)
0.26826
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Ron Wyden
The legislation I offer in the Senate today will require HHS to issue an annual report card on the performance of each State in protecting children placed for adoption, in foster care or with a guardian.
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
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ron Wyden
My bill will require HHS to develop outcome measures, a rating system for each State and make recommendations on how States can improve their efforts to move children from foster care to loving families.
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
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ron Wyden
It is high time we started holding those responsible for children in foster care accountable for the treatment of these children. I believe an annual report card will give us the information we need to improve the care and quality of life for these children.
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
0.891
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Ron Wyden
I ask unanimous consent that my statement and a copy 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
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Paul Coverdell
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce legislation that is critical to our Nation's charities, the Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act of 1997. This legislation is designed to make minor modifications to a bill that was passed by Congress in 1995 with unprecedented bipartisan support. The House passed the bill on a rollcall vote of 427 to 0, and the Senate immediately passed the measure by unanimous consent. I am hopeful that we can move this bill as quickly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Coverdell
The Charitable Gift Annuity Antitrust Relief Act of 1995 was enacted in response to a lawsuit that threatened, and still threatens, the financial well being of thousands of charities. The 1995 act exempts charities from the antitrust laws which use the same annuity rate for the purpose of issuing charitable gift annuities. For more than 100 years, the issuance of gift annuities by thousands of charities across the country has played a major role in raising billions of dollars for our nation's charities. The 1995 act ensures that the billions of dollars donated to charities is spent serving their constituencies, not on defending lawsuits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Paul Coverdell
The legislation I am introducing today amends the Charitable Gift Annuity Antitrust Relief Act of 1995 to address technical issues raised by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court recently ruled that charities are not protected by the act if lawyers or other for-profit entities administer or assist with the charities' gift annuities. This legislation clarifies the 1995 act by replacing the current antitrust exemption for charities issuing gift annuities with antitrust immunity for charitable gift annuities. Charities have spent more than $20 million defending themselves from a single lawsuit. This clarification is critical in order to protect our Nation's charities from spending millions of dollars more on litigation instead of charitable purposes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.988
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
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Paul Coverdell
Mr. President, the antitrust laws are intended to protect investors, not to frustrate gifts to charities. Faced with a continuing expensive lawsuit against Americans charities, and the threat of many more lawsuits to follow, Congress must make this technical change in the 1995 law to fulfill its original intent. Without this legislation, charitable organizations will lose a much needed and useful tool for raising funds precisely at a time when we must encourage this type of gift giving.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Paul Coverdell
I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I rise to join with Senator Coverdell in introducing the Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act. The bill would strengthen the Charitable Gift Annuity Antitrust Relief Act, which enjoyed broad bipartisan support when it passed the Congress in 1995.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chris Dodd
Every day across this country, charitable organizations help build better lives for millions of Americans. They are on the front lines in the effort to provide food, clothing, shelter, medicine, and educational support to less fortunate individuals. Their efforts help prevent our social fabric from fraying.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Chris Dodd
Over the years, charities have used gift annuities as a means of making it easier for people to donate money. Generally, these transactions work as follows: a person donates money or some other asset to a charity and receives a tax deduction. The charity then invests the money and makes fixed, periodic payments to the donor. When the donor dies, the remainder of the gift goes to the charity. These arrangements help both donors and charities, and it was never the intent of Congress to unduly restrict their use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Chris Dodd
Regrettably, the benevolent endeavors of charities have been jeopardized by a lawsuit, Ozee and Richie versus The American Council on Gift Annuities. The lawsuit alleges that the use of annuity rates published by the Council constitutes price fixing, and thus a violation of the antitrust laws. The suit also alleges violations of securities and insurance laws. The plaintiffs ask that money donated to charities through charitable gift annuities be returned, along with additional damages. I have heard from a broad spectrum of charitable organizations in Connecticut and across the country who say that this lawsuit is undermining their ability to raise funds and continue their work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.08333
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16034
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Chris Dodd
In order to save our Nation's charities millions of dollars in legal fees, and to preserve a critically important fundraising tool for charities, I joined with Senator Hutchison and introduced the Charitable Gift Annuity Antitrust Relief Act of 1995. With the help of many of my colleagues in both the House and Senate, we passed that measure quickly. The intent of the legislation was to exempt the use of charitable gift annuities from antitrust laws. Regrettably, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit did not interpret the legislation in this manner and the lawsuit continues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.973
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Chris Dodd
Consequently, we now need to make a few technical changes to clarify the intent of the law. Although these changes would put an end to the litigation and ensure that charities can continue to do their good work, they will not make it easier for charities to commit fraud. The legislation would not change the antifraud provisions in Federal securities law or affect Federal tax laws relating to fraud. People could still bring appropriate lawsuits against cheats or swindlers attempting to disguise themselves as charities, or charities acting fraudulently.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.749
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, charitable organizations work hard every day to help fill some of the gaps in the American safety net. We must support their efforts. The Charitable Donation Antitrust Immunity Act will help. I applaud Senator Coverdell's work on this legislation, and I urge all of my Senate colleagues to help move it forward expeditiously.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.962
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation, the Gun Shop Safety Act of 1997, to require the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to issue minimum safety and security standards for federally licensed firearms dealers.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, incredible as it may seem, there are no Federal minimum standards for security of premises and merchandise at gun shops. In fact, a gun dealer must meet only minimal qualifications to obtain a gun dealers' license. An applicant need only be 21 years of age, not be prohibited by law from possessing or transporting firearms, and maintain a business premises in compliance with any State law. Once a dealer gets a license, the only Federal requirements are that dealers keep accurate records of purchases and sales, and have the books available for yearly inspection by the ATF. Basically, that is it. No safety or security requirements, no safety inspections.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Frank R. Lautenberg
This is simply not good enough. Guns are being stolen from licensed gun dealers at an alarming rate. These guns pose an increasingly significant public safety problem. Clearly, by definition stolen guns are available to criminals. In fact, studies have found that between 10 and 32 percent of guns used in the commission of a crime are obtained as a direct result of theft, while an approximately equal number of guns used during a criminal act were stolen before being used in a crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25926
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25926
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, stolen guns from gun shops are a significant source of guns used in violent street crimes. For example, everywhere we see the growing problem of the so-called "smash and grab" burglaries from retail gun outlets, where thieves either drive through or otherwise smash the windows of gun shops and steal large quantities of firearms in a matter of minutes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.48808
VADER
-0.963
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Frank R. Lautenberg
During the 1992 Los Angeles riots, 19 gun stores were looted and robbed of about 4,000 guns. One pawnshop lost 970 guns, while another outlet was robbed of 1,150 guns. An ATF report reveals that these guns continue to be recovered on the street.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, guns are not stolen from licensed gun dealers only during a riot. Recently, it has been reported that thieves stole 75 firearms from a store in Washington State after killing the owner, and then sold about 40 of the stolen guns on the streets of Seattle that night.
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)
-2.70805
VADER
-0.946
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Frank R. Lautenberg
In my own State of New Jersey, we also recently witnessed a sickening murder committed with a gun stolen from a gun shop. This past April, 24-year-old Jeremy Giordano and 24-year-old Georgio Gallara of Sussex County, NJ were shot down in cold blood by two young thugs. No robbery was involved, no motive discovered, just murder for the sake of murder. And these killings were only possible because the murderers were able to steal two high-powered handguns from a local shop. They simply smashed the store's front window and smashed the locked glass display case where the guns were stored overnight. The theft was over in a few brief minutes, the criminals long gone by the time the police arrived at the gun shop.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.10413
VADER
-0.993
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, there must be a better way. It is time that our laws recognize that guns are not ordinary merchandise -- they are deadly weapons. It is just common sense that criminals should be denied easy access to an arsenal of weapons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.765
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, this country is already awash in a sea of gun violence. Every 2 minutes, someone in the United States is shot. Every 14 minutes, someone dies from a gunshot wound. In 1994 alone, over 15,000 people in our country were killed by handguns. Compare that to countries like Canada, where 90 people were killed by handguns that year, or Great Britain, which had 68 handgun fatalities.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
-0.919
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that by the year 2003, gunfire will have surpassed auto accidents as the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States. In fact, this is already the case in seven States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, given the severity of our Nation's gun violence problem, we need to find new ways to reduce the number of guns on our streets. Although we cannot totally end gun theft, there is much we can and should do. We can prevent predators from getting guns so freely and frequently through theft.
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)
-3.04452
VADER
-0.808
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Frank R. Lautenberg
So, Mr. President, this bill will require the ATF to use its expertise to craft reasonable and needed regulations to ensure that gun shops better secure the weapons and ammunition they sell from theft.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Frank R. Lautenberg
I hope this proposal will receive strong, bipartisan support, even from those hostile to any gun-related legislation. This bill will help keep guns out of the hands of criminals. This is a goal I believe all of us share. And this legislation is the least we can do.
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
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Frank R. Lautenberg
I hope my colleagues will support the bill, and ask unanimous consent that a copy of the legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, in the Veterans' Affairs Committee, which I chair, we have been considering the situation of Mr. Timothy McVeigh, who has certain entitlements as a veteran. Curiously, the committee has concluded that a conviction for murder in the first degree does not significantly affect Mr. McVeigh's entitlements or benefits as a veteran.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Arlen Specter
Veterans who are convicted of certain criminal offenses forfeit their benefits. Those offenses, however, are limited to convictions for mutiny and aiding the enemy; spying; certain national security crimes, such as treason, sabotage, disclosing classified or defense information, interfering with the Armed Forces during a time of war, communications of classified information by a Government employee to an agent of a foreign government; and certain nuclear material crimes, such as the unauthorized possession or transfer of nuclear material or receipt and communication of restricted data.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.625
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.625
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.34993
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.21739
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.21739
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.42286
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Arlen Specter
Surprisingly, my staff on the Veterans' Affairs Committee has concluded that Mr. Timothy McVeigh would be entitled to veterans benefits, notwithstanding his conviction on 11 counts including the murder of some 168 people in the Oklahoma City bombing of the Federal building. He remains eligible for such benefits, including burial benefits, since he was not convicted of any of the crimes I just listed.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Arlen Specter
Because of that, I now introduce legislation which would deny veteran benefits to any person who is convicted of a State or Federal capital offense. The specific provision would be:
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Arlen Specter
This bill would prevent Mr. McVeigh from having any veterans benefits in light of his conviction on 11 counts, including murder in the first degree. I send this bill to the desk and ask that it be filed with the appropriate authority.
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)
1.09861
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I am pleased to report out from the Committee on Armed Services an original bill, the national defense authorization bill for fiscal year 1998.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Strom Thurmond
The members of the Committee on Armed Services have put a great deal of work into this bill, which continues the long bipartisan tradition of the Senate in dealing with the vital issues of the Nation's security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Strom Thurmond
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
Paul Coverdell
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Support for Women's Small Business Programs Act of 1997. As a member of the Senate's Small Business Committee, I have focused on helping small businesses succeed in an increasingly competitive environment. Women- owned small businesses have made impressive strides in recent years. To me, this is no surprise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Coverdell
Women-owned businesses are an increasingly important part of our Nation's economy. In 1996, they accounted for an estimated $2.3 trillion in sales and employed one out of every four workers totaling 18.5 million employees. According to the National Foundation of Women Business Owners, the growth of women-owned business continues to outpace overall business growth nearly 2 to 1. In my home State of Georgia, there are 143,045 women-owned businesses both full time and part time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Coverdell
I believe it is important the Federal Government continue to support the development of these small businesses and assist them in overcoming the unique challenges facing them. Currently, the Office of Women Business Ownership administers women's demonstration sites where women- owned small businesses can find critical support. These demonstration women business development centers at these sites are required to be completely self-sufficient a short period of time. I hope we succeed in the coming Small Business Administration reauthorization legislation to make these centers permanent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Paul Coverdell
My legislation is simple. It allows these women business development centers to enter into contracts with other Federal departments and agencies to provide specific assistance to small business concerns. It expands their pool of available resources they can use to nurture women-owned small business.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Coverdell
I have been working with the Senate Small Business Committee on this matter, and it is my understanding this proposal will become part of this year s SBA Reauthorization bill. I look forward to working with the committee to ensure the Federal Government provides women's business centers this critical support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, today, I rise to introduce the Working Family Child Care Tax Relief Act of 1977. This legislation is targeted to those families most in need of a tax break -- working families with child or dependent adult care expenses. The need for child care continues to grow, 60 percent of women in the workforce have children under 6 years of age. Moreover, hard working families throughout Iowa and across America are struggling to meet the escalating costs of child care. A family with a preschool-age child spent an average of $15 more per week on child care in 1993 than in 1986. Currently, average child care costs for a working family in Iowa run about $3,000 to $6,000 per year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tom Harkin
Today, there is a child care tax credit available for many working families -- but that credit hasn't been increased since 1982 -- and it wasn't even adequate then. Inflation has reduced the value of the credit by about 60 percent since it was last adjusted in 1982. Under current law, families with $10,000 in adjusted gross income are eligible for a 30-percent credit on the first $2,400 in child care expenses for one child or $4,800 for two children. The credit phases down to 20 percent at $28,000 and all incomes above that level. Because the child care tax credit is not refundable, few families actually qualify for the full 30 percent credit under current law. Families with an income of less than $10,000 do not have a tax liability against which they can apply the credit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Tom Harkin
This legislation would expand the child care tax credit and make it available for more working families. The amount of child care expenses eligible for the credit would be increased to $4,000 for one child or other dependent and $8,000 for two or more dependents. For example, my proposal would provide a 30-percent refundable credit for working couples with an adjusted gross income of up to $50,000 on the first $8,000 in child care expenses for two or more children or other dependents. For families earning between $50,000 and $80,000, the credit gradually phases down to current level. Families earning more than $80,000 would be eligible for the same level of benefits they receive under current law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tom Harkin
Although we must continue our efforts to reach a balanced budget, we must also realize that American families with child or dependent care expenses deserve a tax break. But I am not talking about doling out huge new tax breaks for those on top who don't need it. This legislation is targeted directly to families in the middle -- they are not on welfare and they are not rich. They work hard, they care about their families and their jobs, and they deserve a break.
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
0.815
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
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
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program. I am pleased to be joined in this effort by Senator Hollings, the ranking member on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and by Senators Gregg, Kerry, Reed, Glenn, and Breaux.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Olympia J. Snowe
Since its establishment in 1966, the National Sea Grant College Program has provided an invaluable service to the citizens of our Nation, and particularly to those who depend on our Nation's coastal and marine resources. Sea Grant operates programs in concert with 29 academic institutions covering the entire marine coastline of the United States, the Great Lakes region, and Puerto Rico. It serves as a kind of cooperative research and extension program for States and localities with a direct interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Sea Grant is unique in the breadth of its programs, bringing together the natural and social sciences as well as educational institutions, the private sector, and State and local governments. By facilitating these interactions across institutional boundaries, Sea Grant makes important contributions to the development of management programs that effectively address both resource conservation and the needs of communities who use these resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78571
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78571
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.98592
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Olympia J. Snowe
In my home State of Maine, the decline in groundfish populations has had a devastating impact on the fishing community. The joint Maine/New Hampshire Sea Grant Program has supported research looking at the economic and social impacts of this decline, as well as biological investigations into the ecology of the fisheries. With the results of these studies, Maine has been able to mitigate some of the losses these citizens have suffered. Management programs have been adapted to better account for the needs of local residents and the vagaries of an ever- changing ocean. In all of their programs, Maine Sea Grant has consistently reinvested in local communities, providing knowledge and tools for working with the sea.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Olympia J. Snowe
I know from my colleagues that the work I have witnessed in Maine is representative of the quality work Sea Grant programs are doing across the country. The wealth of benefits Sea Grant provides comes from a small Federal investment. By requiring matching grants, State Sea Grant Programs use their partnerships with industry and academia to generate a high return on every Federal dollar expended. This investment, in turn, helps to stimulate industry productivity and increase the efficiency of coastal management programs. In these cost-conscious times, Sea Grant is a model of being able to do more with less.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Olympia J. Snowe
This legislation will allow Sea Grant to continue its work by reauthorizing the program for 3 years. It caps the national administrative costs of the program at 5 percent of the total budget, and it repeals an international program and a postdoctoral fellowship program which have never been funded. The bill also responds to a National Research Council Report by clarifying the responsibilities of the Sea Grant director and streamlining the process for reviewing State program proposals.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Olympia J. Snowe
This bill is supported by the Sea Grant Association, whose membership includes many of the land grant universities and other institutions with an interest in the program, and it was drafted in close consultation with the Clinton administration. The legislation is deserving of broad bipartisan support in the Senate, and I look forward to working with my colleagues for its quick passage. 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)
2.94444
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleagues in introducing this important bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program. Last year marked the 30th anniversary of the Sea Grant Program, so it is especially fitting that we propose legislation today that will revitalize the program and continue its effective operation into the next century.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Ernest Hollings
At its core, Sea Grant is a program that brings competitive, high- quality science to bear on problems affecting our Nation's oceans and coasts. Sea Grant's top priority is creating new economic opportunities by forging alliances among academia, government, and industry to transfer information and technology into the hands of people who can truly use it. For example, Sea Grant led the development of hybrid striped bass aquaculture, which has grown from a university demonstration project to a $6 million fish farming industry in just 6 years. In addition, Sea Grant has an extraordinary record of success in balancing development with sound marine conservation, working with citizen-volunteers to clean beaches and monitor environmental quality, and promoting the effective management of fisheries and other marine resources for the benefit of future generations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.15176
VADER
0.981
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Ernest Hollings
Sea Grant is a national leader in the field of marine biotechnology, which has shown enormous promise in truly revolutionizing our use of marine resources. Marine biotechnology research funded by Sea Grant has already succeeded in discovering new pharmaceuticals from the sea, developing new, environmentally-friendly products with a wide range of applications, improving fisheries management and stock assessments through advances at the molecular level, and enhancing environmental remediation through the development of compounds that combat oil spills and other toxic substances in the marine environment. In South Carolina, a study on how the Eastern oyster builds its shell laid the groundwork for the development of alternatives to non-biodegradable water treatment compounds and detergent additives. Based on this research, the Donlor Corporation was formed to synthesize and market these new materials. The company's 50,000 square foot plant will soon begin operations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60
Ernest Hollings
A results-oriented point of exchange, Sea Grant brings Federal and State managers together providing an opportunity for local and regional needs to receive national attention. Conversely, national initiatives are placed on local and regional agendas. This legislation will bolster such exchanges by giving members of the Sea Grant network throughout the country a larger voice in planning national initiatives.
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)
0.95551
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Ernest Hollings
Moreover, Sea Grant is training the next century's leaders in marine policy. Sea Grant graduate student fellowships give marine policy training to tomorrow's scientists and managers. Efforts like South Carolina's Sea Partners, a joint program sponsored by the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium and the U.S. Coast Guard, reach out to kindergarten through high school students regarding the problem of marine pollution. Through such programs, young people become interested in ocean and coastal issues and develop life-long respect for conserving the marine environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, more than a quarter-century ago, the Stratton Commission outlined a seminal vision for the benefits this Nation could derive from the oceans and coasts. The Sea Grant Program has played a vital part in realizing this vision through the application of sound scientific research to problems affecting our publicly-owned marine resources. The legislation we are introducing today will strengthen the Sea Grant Program, improve the procedures by which it operates, clarify the respective roles of the Federal Government and the universities that participate in the program, and reduce administrative costs. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting this important program and this excellent bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I am introducing legislation today to address a problem that has enormous significance for the future of this Nation and the prosperity of our citizens. This legislation will create a regional Education and Workforce Training Partnership for the Washington Metropolitan Area. The partnership created in the Washington Metropolitan region would serve as a national model and would address the infrastructure crisis that exists in the District of Columbia Public Schools. Let me take a moment to explain the importance of this legislation as a national model.
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
0.042
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Jim Jeffords
We face a national economic crisis if we fail to prepare our workforce for the high-paying technology jobs of the future. As a nation, we are currently enjoying an extended period of economic strength, and that is terrific. But we mustn't be lulled into a false sense of complacency. We have all read and digested the theory of how the foundation of our economy is shifting from a manufacturing base to what is now called the global knowledge economy. In the global knowledge economy, the ability to use critical thinking skills with advanced technology and information will be at a premium. Technology proficiency will be required to get and keep a good job. Now, I ask you, are we really prepared as a nation to be a leader in the global knowledge economy? Will our workers be surpassed by the workforces of our competitors overseas?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.819
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Jim Jeffords
At present there are 190,000 unfilled high-skilled information technology jobs at large and mid-sized U.S. companies. These vacancies are almost equally divided between information technology (IT) and non- IT companies that rely heavily on advanced technology skills to get the job done. This shows us, that as we approach the 21st century technology skills are a must.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jim Jeffords
In the Washington Metropolitan Area alone there are at least 50,000 jobs -- with an average annual salary of $40,000 -- that cannot be filled by the local labor market. Local area students are not being prepared to fill these jobs. Companies have complained to me in meeting after meeting that they are forced to recruit from other States or from other countries to try and find people for these positions -- and that tactic is entirely too cost-prohibitive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.788
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jim Jeffords
The Metropolitan Washington Education and Workforce Training Improvement Act of 1997 authorizes the establishment of a regional education and work force training partnership. This partnership is to be composed of 13 members representing business and education, together with a government official from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The partnership will chart a course for reforms and investments in education and work force training for the D.C. metropolitan area, making recommendations to the Secretaries of Education and Labor for grants to fund specific activities so that the skills of the regional work force will meet the needs of the regions employers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.35812
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Jim Jeffords
By filling the 50,000 IT jobs in the Washington metropolitan area an additional $3.5 billion annually would be injected into the region's economy. And, the partnership created by this legislation with its unique focus on business-education collaboration, would serve as a model for other regions in the Nation that are facing the same pending crisis in labor market shortage and economic development.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Jim Jeffords
In addition, this legislation will fulfill another long awaited promise that we as national leaders living and working in Washington must see through. I believe we have an obligation to make the Nation's Capital a model of what education must be as we enter the next century. The D.C. schools have made administrative progress recently, but the infrastructure problems are still appalling -- requiring, according to a 1996 GSA report, an additional $2 billion for reconstruction and repair of dilapidated buildings. We must not let the students of the District of Columbia be sentenced to learning in buildings that would be found in a war zone. We owe more to the students of our Nation's Capital.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
-0.871
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Jim Jeffords
I want to be clear that this legislation would provide initial Federal funding to help finance the bonding required to reconstruct the D.C. school infrastructure. No funds would be used towards the present school administration as they have adequate receipts. The legislation would also provide funding for the D.C. school reform legislation passed by the Congress last session.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.1
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jim Jeffords
I want to see this Metropolitan Washington Education and Workforce Training Act enacted to help correct our regional labor market shortage and to serve as a model for the Nation. Through this legislation we can help fill the high-paying jobs we have available in this region, known as the Golden Crescent of Maryland, Virginia, and the District, and in so doing we will make our capital's education system one that is effective and one we can be proud of. I urge my colleagues to join me in this important effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30