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Senate Floor: THE NEW MILLENNIUM CLASSROOMS ACT
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Moderation
17 Speakers
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Speakers
Olympia J. Snowe Olympia J. Snowe said 70 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
11%
Olympia J. Snowe said 1683 words of a total of 14101 words.
12%
Lincoln Chafee Lincoln Chafee said 81 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
12%
Lincoln Chafee said 1513 words of a total of 14101 words.
11%
Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 86 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
13%
Dianne Feinstein said 1423 words of a total of 14101 words.
11%
Spencer Abraham Spencer Abraham said 61 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
9%
Spencer Abraham said 1306 words of a total of 14101 words.
10%
Joseph Lieberman Joseph Lieberman said 52 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
8%
Joseph Lieberman said 1258 words of a total of 14101 words.
9%
Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords said 62 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
9%
Jim Jeffords said 1194 words of a total of 14101 words.
9%
Max Baucus Max Baucus said 51 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
8%
Max Baucus said 948 words of a total of 14101 words.
7%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 31 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
5%
Joe Biden said 853 words of a total of 14101 words.
7%
Connie Mack III Connie Mack III said 35 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
6%
Connie Mack III said 741 words of a total of 14101 words.
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Bill Frist Bill Frist said 33 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
5%
Bill Frist said 692 words of a total of 14101 words.
5%
Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 30 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
5%
Orrin Hatch said 568 words of a total of 14101 words.
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John Warner John Warner said 20 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
3%
John Warner said 437 words of a total of 14101 words.
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Byron Dorgan Byron Dorgan said 16 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
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Byron Dorgan said 421 words of a total of 14101 words.
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Mike DeWine Mike DeWine said 28 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
5%
Mike DeWine said 384 words of a total of 14101 words.
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Daniel Moynihan Daniel Moynihan said 14 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
3%
Daniel Moynihan said 301 words of a total of 14101 words.
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John D. Rockefeller, IV John D. Rockefeller, IV said 11 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
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John D. Rockefeller, IV said 226 words of a total of 14101 words.
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Ernest Hollings Ernest Hollings said 10 sentences of a total of 691 sentences.
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Ernest Hollings said 153 words of a total of 14101 words.
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Full Transcript
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, I am joined today by Senators Wyden, Hatch, Kerrey, Coverdell, Daschle, Jeffords, Lieberman, Allard, Gorton, McConnell, and Burns in introducing the New Millennium Classrooms Act. This legislation will effectively encourage the donation of computer equipment and software to schools through tax deductions and credits. In addition, enhanced tax credits would be applied to equipment donated to schools within designated empowerment zones, enterprise communities, and Indian reservations.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0394130737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0333493634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0042357788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025713025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000731898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.89681E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.12476E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.16894E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.44041E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6551E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
88.863
Magnitude:
68
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Spencer Abraham
Advanced technology has fueled unprecedented economic growth and transformed the way Americans do business and communicate with each other. Despite these gains, this same technology is just beginning to have an impact on our classrooms and how we educate our children. It is projected that 60 percent of all jobs will require high-tech computer skills by the year 2000, yet 32 percent of our public schools have only one classroom with access to the Internet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.492
Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0167738923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0160905969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0153829416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0082833285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0044402979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006668557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003927502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001281867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.05873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.76852E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.1632E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
81.542
Magnitude:
72
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, it is imperative that we act now to provide our nation's students with the necessary technological background so they can succeed in tomorrow's high-tech workplace and ensure our country's future position in competitive world markets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0193656189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0174732995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004228119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017451574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010413026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004393648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002956697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.95783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.86477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5263E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
68.198
Magnitude:
37
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Spencer Abraham
The Department of Education recommends that there be at least one computer for every five students. According to the Educational Testing Service, in 1997, there was only one computer for every 24 students, on average. Not only are our classrooms sadly under-equipped, but even those classrooms with computers often have systems which are so old and outdated they are unable to run even the most basic software programs, are not multi-media capable and cannot access the Internet. Mr. President, one of the more common computers in our schools today is the Apple IIc, a computer so archaic it is now on display at the Smithsonian.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
-0.285
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1369395177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0048778271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033662407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030542047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022638151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001457886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010935005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.51287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.393E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.196E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
92.186
Magnitude:
103
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Spencer Abraham
While this technological deficiency affects all of our schools, the students who are in the most need are receiving the least amount of computer instruction and exposure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0618086022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0034400346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033339798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026517357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025793825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018790735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006464937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002939356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002351486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2306E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.4117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
94.308
Magnitude:
27
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Spencer Abraham
According to the Secretary of Education, 75.9 percent of households with an annual income over $75,000 have computers, compared to only 11 percent of households with incomes under $10,000. This disparity exists when comparing households with Internet access as well. While 42 percent of families with annual incomes over $75,000 have on-line capability, only 10 percent of families with incomes $25,000 or less can access the Internet from their homes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0229298472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002878699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002377039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002228429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002098258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.000149608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.43461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.68477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.65912E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1296E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.781E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
91.357
Magnitude:
62
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Spencer Abraham
Rural areas and inner cities fall below the national average for households that have computers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0146988343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021753089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003288874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003073387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001846513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.98106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.98539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.25197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.69436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.56667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0691E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
87.248
Magnitude:
15
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Spencer Abraham
Nationwide, 40.8 percent of white households have computers, while only 19 percent of African-American and Hispanic households do. This disparity is increasing, not decreasing. And, Mr. President, this unfortunate trend is not confined simply to individual households, it is present in our schools as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1163594192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030412653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006485685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0002900016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002312098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001904696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.89242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9762E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6561E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.905E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.071
Magnitude:
43
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Spencer Abraham
Education should be a great equalizer, providing the means by which Americans can take advantage of all the opportunities this country can offer, regardless of background. Yet, Educational Testing Service statistics show schools with 81 percent or more economically disadvantaged students have only one multi-media computer for every 32 students, while a school with 20 percent or fewer economically disadvantaged students will have a multi-media computer for every 22 students. That is a difference of 10 students per computer. Furthermore, schools with 90 percent or more minority students have only one multimedia computer for every 30 students.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.463
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.041026593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0086412911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027992171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023585253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023442861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006689284
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003564707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002250424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.45947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.89879E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.07742E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.437
Magnitude:
90
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, this is simply unacceptable.
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
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.2043916844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0318120205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057739242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047756868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021696074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018162715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.82675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.8674E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.1113E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1285E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.187E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
52.364
Magnitude:
6
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Spencer Abraham
The Taxpayers Relief Act of 1997 contains a provision, The 21st Century Classrooms of 1997, which allows a corporation to take a deduction from taxable income for the donation of computer technology, equipment and software.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0422392506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0293658813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023125687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008042961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004125212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002414577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001160874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.10768E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5866E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6258E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
87.387
Magnitude:
33
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
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
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Spencer Abraham
Unfortunately, since The 21st Century Classrooms Act of 1997 has been implemented, there has not been a significant increase in corporate donations of computers and related equipment to K-12 schools. The current incentives do not provide enough tax relief to outweigh the costs incurred by the donors. Moreover, the restrictions limiting the age of eligible equipment to two years or less and the narrow definition of "original use" has greatly limited the number of computers available for qualified donation. As a result, the Detwiler Foundation, a California-based organization with unparalleled status as a facilitator of computer donations to K-12 schools nationwide, reports they "have not witnessed the anticipated increase in donation activity" since the enactment of the 1997 tax deduction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.53408
VADER
0.661
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0078561556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050753595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027023132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024318833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005895592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002690356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001686783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001198209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.28776E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.3656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.7489E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
82.907
Magnitude:
118
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, to increase the amount of technology donated to schools, the New Millennium Classrooms Act would expand the parameters of the current tax deduction and add a tax credit, which operates like the R&D tax credit. Specifically, the bill would do the following:
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
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0879821251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037755006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002797341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011153058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005502686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001786474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.19981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.45197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.74E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.627E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
71.78
Magnitude:
45
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Spencer Abraham
First, this legislation would allow a tax credit equal to 30 percent of the fair market value of the donated computer equipment. An increased tax credit provides greater incentive for companies to donate computer technology and equipment to schools. This includes computers, peripheral equipment, software and fiber optic cable related to computer use.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0292190671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0230732534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002472248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017206021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004569904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002303062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000188577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.39663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.59682E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.43501E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.18703E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
54.166
Magnitude:
52
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Spencer Abraham
Second, it would expand the age limit to include equipment three years old or less. Many companies do not update their equipment within the two year period. This provision increases the availability of eligible equipment. Three year old computers equipped with Pentium- based or equivalent chips have the processing power, memory, and graphics capabilities to provide sufficient Internet and multi-media access and run any necessary software.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0134724134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102845443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0074665448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0068929367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058515488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047700065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006728825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004621259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003679515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002446117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.27166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
85.485
Magnitude:
66
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Spencer Abraham
Third, the current limitation on "original use" would be expanded to include the original equipment manufacturers or any corporation that reacquires the equipment. By expanding the number of donors eligible for the tax credit, the number of computers available will increase as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0473966764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0066993853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005783877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022677672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017349073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014513799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0013156096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001495922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.99565E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.30235E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.73548E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
41.594
Magnitude:
43
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
30.697
Magnitude:
43
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Spencer Abraham
Lastly, enhanced tax credits equal to 50 percent of the fair market value of the equipment donated to schools located within designated empowerment zones, enterprise communities, and Indian reservations would be implemented. Doubling the amount of the tax credits for donations made to schools in economically-distressed areas will increase the availability of computers to the children that need it most.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0238061839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0172505257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002753015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011497919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010401363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.7909E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.23354E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.12277E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7168E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6134E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.0136E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
89.79
Magnitude:
59
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Spencer Abraham
Bringing our classrooms into the 21st century will require a major national investment. According to a Rand Institute study, it will cost $15 billion, or $300 per student, to provide American schools with the technology needed to educate our youth; the primary cost being the purchase and installation of computer equipment. At a time when the government is planning to spend $1.2 billion to wire schools and libraries to the Internet, the demand for this sophisticated hardware will be greater than ever.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0137932395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0119467833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0093654126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051324903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007658045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000464617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001901458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.7223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.40249E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.2464E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.295E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
62.413
Magnitude:
79
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Technology
Score:
21.223
Magnitude:
79
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Spencer Abraham
The Detwiler Foundation estimates that if just 10 percent of the computers that are taken out of service each year were donated to schools, the national ratio of students-to-computers would be brought to five-to-one or less. This would meet, or even exceed, the ratio recommended by the Department of Education.
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 Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0264667236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0196618596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0182704607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0054427928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0022166028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022087279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010491523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.51455E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.3478E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.53129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.27602E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
95.216
Magnitude:
49
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Spencer Abraham
The New Millennium Classrooms Act will provide powerful tax incentives for American businesses to donate top quality high-tech equipment to our nation's classrooms without duly increasing Federal Government expenditures or creating yet another federal program or department. Encouraging private investment and involvement, this Act will keep control where it belongs -- with the teachers, the parents, and the students.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0435617898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0121254925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026856167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024650817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023527902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017491528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004123286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.85857E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.46514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.155E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.5902E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
82.998
Magnitude:
59
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Spencer Abraham
This bill is not simply another "targeted tax break." Broad-based tax relief and reform efforts should work to lower tax rates across the board while continuing to retain and improve upon the core tax incentives for education, homeownership, and charitable contributions. The New Millennium Classrooms Act expands the parameters and thus the effectiveness of an already existing education and charity tax incentive, one which will effectively bring top-of-the-line technology into all of our schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0544178009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0082849314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065079599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018187588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010907051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002210378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000115305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.08617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.81112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.17161E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.08813E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
57.734
Magnitude:
74
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Spencer Abraham
With the passage of the New Millennium Classrooms Act, all our children will have an equal chance at succeeding in the new technological millennium.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.05482618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0377496501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.005994998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0038234291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000472684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003933484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003722366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002270461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.30366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.4558E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.542E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
57.749
Magnitude:
24
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill, a section by section analysis, and a letter from the Detwiler Foundation 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
0.0156689988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0150871507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0125690829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091795147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0061577332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0018306859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001127364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004153176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001355501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001085193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.99238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I join today with my colleagues Senators Abraham and Wyden to introduce the New Millennium Classrooms Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.015567524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0063048508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018209472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007518247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003232391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001751775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.99364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.49944E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.23056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.42545E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2789E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.369
Magnitude:
50
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Orrin Hatch
Technology is a wonderful thing. It increases our productivity, enhances the way we communicate with each other, and opens up access to whole new worlds at the click of a finger.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0046323468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0015982676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014204402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005173301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004872487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00032945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001468613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001053818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.89715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.79647E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.57468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
83.346
Magnitude:
65
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Orrin Hatch
It is becoming an integral part of the way America does business. Our economy has become more and more globalized. Our jobs, our cars, and our toys are more and more high-tech. Computers have become such a big part of American business that it has been projected that 60 percent of American jobs will require high-tech computer skills by 2000 -- just next year.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.8047262207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0403817103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0266285875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0104797291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018536839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009026176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004585336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003700404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000171751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.46697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.58664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.764
Magnitude:
78
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Orrin Hatch
Unfortunately, there is an important part of our society that has not kept pace with this technology craze -- our schools. We are falling dismally short of meeting the Department of Education's recommendation of 1 computer per 5 students. American schools had an average of just 1 computer per 24 students in 1997.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0059591515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019543248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017233446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013212601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010129778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004615194
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004395685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002295755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001629737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1425E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
51.298
Magnitude:
16
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Orrin Hatch
Not only are there too few computers in the classrooms, but those that are there are old and outdated, unable to run today's software and applications. In fact, the most popular model of computer in our schools is the Apple IIc. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this computer, you can see one just down the street in the Smithsonian.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.624
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0231213271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029450544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002761553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011735432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006080365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005010977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002835878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.26715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.17331E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.12785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2526E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
96.665
Magnitude:
57
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Orrin Hatch
Too many of today's schoolchildren are missing out on one of the greatest advancements in computer applications -- the Internet. Thirty- two percent of our public schools have only one classroom with access to the Internet. This is not right. Our kids deserve the cutting edge of technology, not the 21st century equivalent of chalk and slates.
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)
1.29928
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0078592129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004468883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0040624396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018958022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008463139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002213942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001743595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.00575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.60332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2015E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0577E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.822
Magnitude:
23
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Orrin Hatch
In 1997, Congress recognized the need for more and better computers in our schools enacting a corporate charitable tax deduction for school computer donations. Unfortunately, the deduction was crafted narrowly with various restrictions and limitations so that we have not seen a significant increase in computer donations to our schools.
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
0.434
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0759506307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026256212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013650248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013075732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010287079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001012601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.20269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.43697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.81877E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.83322E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6924E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.706
Magnitude:
61
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Orrin Hatch
The New Millennium Classrooms Act is designed to address the shortcomings of the current deduction by expanding limits on the deduction and adding a tax credit equal to thirty percent of the fair market value of the donated computer equipment. This provides greater incentives for corporations to donate computer technology and equipment to our schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1502265572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041054158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026692118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014259275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010464055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002738826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002157041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002015752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001766449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.83355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.5692E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.529
Magnitude:
55
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Orrin Hatch
Allowing computer manufacturers to donate computers and other equipment returned to them through trade-ins or leasing programs will expand both the number of eligible donors and the qualified equipment to be donated.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0166748941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062613937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020627887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020458328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014264893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013271791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004872859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.542E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.92544E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.95087E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.32986E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.062
Magnitude:
52
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Orrin Hatch
An enhanced 50 percent tax credit for donations to schools located in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, and Indian reservations will help to address the growing technology gap between our urban and rural, rich and poor schools. This will help focus the donations to those kids who need the technology the most, to those kids who are less likely to have a computer at home.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0113713504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052215262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0038924947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030960757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009454856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003987209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001645911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.06997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.33608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8395E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6467E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
85.173
Magnitude:
79
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Orrin Hatch
A good education for our children is the key to the future of our country. Without current computers and equipment in our schools, we cannot keep our kids on the cutting edge of technology where they belong. This bill contains real incentives for private organizations to get involved and donate computers and equipment to schools in order to help educate our children. This is important to our kids, our schools, and our future. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0300095737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0293279998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073927557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047500067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005858801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004071177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001798934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.41958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.6296E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.0902E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0224E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.222
Magnitude:
86
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by my colleagues Senators Jeffords, Frist, and Hagel in introducing the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Act. I first introduced this legislation in the 104th Congress, in conjunction with Representative Louise Slaughter in the House. Since then I have worked extensively with many of my colleagues to ensure that this legislation effectively addresses the need for protections against genetic discrimination in the health insurance industry. This bill builds on and improves the language included in the Patients' Bill of Rights -- Plus (S. 300).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0805059623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073624542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0037139715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0008313667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006702521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005446931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003706578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002003637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001318272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.65267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.3097E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.302
Magnitude:
36
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Olympia J. Snowe
Progress in the field of genetics is accelerating at a breathtaking pace. Who could have predicted 20 years ago that scientists could accurately identify the genes associated with cystic fibrosis, cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases? Today scientists can, and as a result doctors are increasingly better able to identify predispositions to certain diseases based on the results of genetic testing. These results mean that doctors are better able to successfully treat and manage many diseases. Scientific advances hold tremendous promise for the approximately 15 million people affected by the over 4,000 currently-known genetic disorders, and the millions more who are carriers of genetic diseases who may pass them on to their children. In fact, just this month scientists reported that one of the genes implicated in advanced breast cancer is also related to the final stages of prostate cancer. Because science progresses my legislation has not remained static and it represents the best of genetic advancements and the most comprehensive definitions of genetic issues. I have been working hard with experts in the genetics field, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senator Jim Jeffords, Senator Bill Frist, and Senator Chuck Hagel to improve upon the language included in the Patients' Bill of Rights -- Plus. Today's bill is the result of an enormous amount of time and effort, and I want to thank my three colleagues for their willingness to devote so much of their attention to this important issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0264190254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.019644358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0072647323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009932251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006801949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006217803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002329665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.28272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.2282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.9183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4885E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
59.726
Magnitude:
47
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
91
Sprache Difficult Word Count
80
Olympia J. Snowe
Unfortunately as our knowledge of genetics and genetic predisposition to disease has increased, so has the potential for discrimination in health insurance based on genetic information. In addition to the potentially devastating consequences health insurance denials based on genetic information can have on American families, the fear of discrimination has equally harmful consequences for consumers and for scientific research. But genetics still isn't an exact science. We all must remember that prediction does not mean certainty. For example, the Alzheimer's gene has less than a 35 percent prediction certainty. Science has not yet progressed to the point where it can tell us definitely and without doubt what will happen if a mutation is found and it is this uncertainty that makes our legislation so very, very important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.322
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0110117908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083223058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0035673595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005007332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001642775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001125615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.32521E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.88911E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.6762E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.441
Magnitude:
73
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Olympia J. Snowe
As a legislator who has worked for many years on the issue of breast cancer, and as a woman with a history of breast cancer in her family, I continue to be amazed and delighted with the treatment advances based on the discoveries of two genes related to breast cancer -- BRCA1 and BRCA2. Keep in mind that women who inherit mutated forms of either gene have an 85 percent risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime, and a 50 percent risk of developing ovarian cancer. Not very good odds.
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
-0.97
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0390539499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0323493849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070026726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026500295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00181422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004660974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003163695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002872863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.23889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.60251E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3581E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
70.165
Magnitude:
73
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environment
Score:
24.049
Magnitude:
73
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Olympia J. Snowe
Although there is no known treatment to ensure that women who carry the mutated gene do not develop breast cancer, genetic testing makes it possible for carriers of these mutated genes to take extra precautions such as mammograms, self-examinations, and even enrollment in research studies in order to detect cancer at its earliest stages. Many women who might take extra precautions if they knew they had the breast cancer gene may not seek testing because they fear losing their health insurance. And what are the implications when women are afraid of having a genetic test -- or testing their daughters?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.922
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0043859713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036695594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017874774
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011421539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009650976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.23091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.96325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.54403E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.28837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4668E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.964E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.509
Magnitude:
48
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Olympia J. Snowe
The implications are simply devastating. One of my constituents from Hampden, Maine put it best:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0358756457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049038801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021441043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016620357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001145318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000213282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.28679E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.99706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.63014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.19985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.888E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.967
Magnitude:
57
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Olympia J. Snowe
Nine women in Bonnie Lee Tucker's family have breast cancer, yet the fear of discrimination was so strong that she would forgo testing that could potentially save her own or her daughters' lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0095770782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0024457682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00205909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008348905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006949414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005500704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.48058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.13347E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.38469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.23624E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.35355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.847
Magnitude:
138
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Olympia J. Snowe
Patients like Bonnie Lee Tucker may be unwilling to disclose information about their genetic status to their physicians out of fear, hindering treatment or preventive efforts. And though it could save her life or the life of one of her daughters she is unwilling to participate in potentially ground-breaking research trials because she does not want to reveal information about their genetic status and is afraid of losing her health insurance. Bonnie Lee Tucker should not have to bet her life and the life of her daughter this way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.049
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0696014089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0381861406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0107531625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007910976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006870024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002529403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001134764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.85531E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.74087E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.60227E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.30621E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
40.019
Magnitude:
58
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environment
Score:
21.952
Magnitude:
58
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Olympia J. Snowe
Americans should not live in fear of knowing the truth about their health status. They should not be afraid that critical health information could be misused. They should not be forced to choose between insurance coverage and critical health information that can help inform their decisions. They should not fear disclosing their genetic status to their doctors. And they should not fear participating in medical research.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.602
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0041110183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018684523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012504963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010028984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003124455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001439756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
6.95754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.81491E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.95994E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8835E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.564
Magnitude:
87
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
We must ensure that people who are insured for the very first time, or who become insured after a long period of being uninsured, do not face genetic discrimination. We must ensure that people are not charged exorbitant premiums based on such information. We must ensure that insurance companies cannot discriminate against individuals who have requested or received genetic services. We must ensure that insurance companies cannot release a person's genetic information without their prior written consent. And we must ensure that health insurance companies cannot carve out covered services because of an inherited genetic disorder. Our bill does just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.887
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0017015025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0013171173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008409788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006134859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006000804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002753237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.74866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.43566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.1086E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5011E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.896E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.683
Magnitude:
70
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Olympia J. Snowe
As the Senate moves forward with the Patients' Bill of Rights -- Plus we must focus on this important issue and should act as quickly as possible to put a halt to the unfair practice of discriminating on the basis of genetic information, and to ensure that safeguards are in place to protect the privacy of genetic information.
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
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0060612259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00229503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0021330159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001872155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005213534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001599159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.29419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.4445E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.39479E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.09653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4805E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
60.422
Magnitude:
90
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Frist
Mr. President, it is with great pride that I rise today to introduce the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Act of 1999 with my colleagues, Senators Snowe, Jeffords, Hagel, and Collins. We have worked diligently on this legislation for several years to bring this issue to the forefront of the Congressional agenda and to craft a solid piece of legislation that will provide patients with real protections against genetic discrimination in health insurance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0094472613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003855117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013560099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011995513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011714868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008927795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000225606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001702063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001370231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.58374E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.43112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.706
Magnitude:
124
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Bill Frist
Scientists anticipate that the entire human genome will be completely decoded within the next few years. This unprecedented accomplishment will usher in a new era in our understanding of diseases that afflict all Americans and is bound to expand our understanding of human development, health and disease. Ultimately, our hope is that medical science will capitalize on these scientific advances to promote the health and well-being of our citizens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.022711762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0086449756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047537997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020064568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009379409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003641885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002477062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.78576E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.17578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.69647E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.42025E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.574
Magnitude:
89
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Bill Frist
It is the discovery of "disease genes" that provides the eye of the current legislative storm. Scientists have already identified genes that are associated with increased risk of certain diseases including: breast cancer, colon cancer and Alzheimer`s dementia. In time, more genes will be linked to risk of future disease. While early knowledge of disease risk is imperative to our ability to take measures to prevent disease, many fear some form of retribution for carrying "bad" genes and, therefore, refuse testing. Discrimination in health insurance, either by denial of coverage or excessive premium rates, is the major concern of most individuals. For example, nearly a third of women offered a test for breast cancer risk at the National Institutes of Health declined citing concerns about health insurance discrimination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.13333
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.13333
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25951
VADER
-0.975
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0058237481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004960845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019315934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012895584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007077164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004351461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001065606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.18359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.91385E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.43656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05141E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.619
Magnitude:
91
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Bill Frist
Biomedical research and scientific progress march on and do not pause for social and public policy debate and legislation. The escalating speed of genetic discovery mandates that Congress act now to prohibit discrimination against healthy individuals who may have a genetic predisposition to disease. The bill I have been working on with Senators Snowe and Jeffords prohibits group health plans or health insurance issuers from adjusting premiums based on predictive genetic information regarding an individual. In the individual insurance market, our bill prohibits health insurance issuers from using predictive genetic information to deny coverage or to set premium rates. Furthermore, insurers are prohibited from requesting predictive genetic information or requiring an individual to undergo genetic testing. If genetic information is requested for diagnosis of disease, or treatment and payment for services, health insurers are required to provide patients a description of the procedures in place to safeguard the confidentiality of such information.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4375
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4375
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.90571
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.006677807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055256693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048233509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010367178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001014299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.89916E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.07528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.06328E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.9599E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7446E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2583E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
86.993
Magnitude:
203
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60
Bill Frist
The deciphering of the human genome presents an unparalleled opportunity to more completely understand disease processes and cures. We want patients to benefit from our investment in biomedical research and fully utilize medical advancements to improve their health. This will not be possible unless individuals are willing to be tested. Patients must feel safe from repercussions based on their genetic profile. Prohibition of genetic discrimination in insurance will remove the greatest barrier to testing and thus further accelerate our scientific progress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68421
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5506
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0057464538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0048527865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030632647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010571761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006693246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003071439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001422419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.40738E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3281E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9929E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2631E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.915
Magnitude:
158
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Bill Frist
My Senate colleagues and I are in the process of scrutinizing the quality of the medical care in our country. Increasing access to health care and improving the quality of that care are two cornerstones of the Senate Republican Patients' Bill of Rights (S.300/S.326). I believe that quality is best achieved when patients and their care givers can make fully informed decisions regarding different treatment options. In addition, the essence of a long and productive life is the adoption of healthy habits including preventative measures based on disease risk assessment. As a result, testing for genetic risk becomes an indispensable part of quality health care -- which is why Senators Snowe, Jeffords, Hagel, Collins, and I felt strongly that genetic discrimination provisions must be included our Patients' Bill of Rights. Patients must not forgo genetic testing because of fear of discrimination in insurance. We have the opportunity -- we have the duty -- to dispel the threat of discrimination based on an individual's genetic heritage. I look forward to working with my colleagues to enact these provisions this year as the health care debate moves forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34602
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0275596336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0200323993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0151324479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0085517087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043019136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007822988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003445757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.31529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.36568E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5229E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.3084E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.902
Magnitude:
198
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
69
Sprache Difficult Word Count
63
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, it is with great pride that I introduce the "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Act of 1999," with my colleagues, Senators Snowe, Frist, Hagel, and Collins. These protections will give all Americans the assurance that the scientific breakthroughs in genetics testing are only used to improve an individual's health and not as a new means of discrimination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0040943043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016606367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009290245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002253757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001148098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001065425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.37237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.07642E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.1474E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4207E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.721E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.68
Magnitude:
105
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jim Jeffords
On May 21st of last year, I held a Labor and Human Resources Committee hearing on "Genetic Information and Health Care," which proved to be one of the most important of the Committee's hearing during the 105th Congress. At that hearing, the Committee was presented information regarding the enormous health benefits that genetic testing research may contribute to health care, particularly in preventative medicine. Additionally, we heard compelling testimony from witnesses who fear that genetic testing will be used to discriminate against individuals with asmyptomatic conditions and to deny them the access to health insurance coverage that they have traditionally enjoyed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.873
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0074844014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021810129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021131014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0016708591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006041851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002874872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001247485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.02507E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.87278E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.96122E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.27655E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.321
Magnitude:
49
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Jim Jeffords
Following that hearing, I directed my staff to work with the offices of Senator Frist and the other members of the Labor Committee, together with the office of Senator Snowe, to draft legislation that build on Senator Snowe's bill, S. 89, to ensure that individuals would be able to control the use of their predictive genetic information. The results of these efforts are reflected in the genetic information provisions of S. 300, "The Patients' Bill of Rights Plus Act." Our legislation addresses the concerns that were raised at the hearing:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0539364468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144296311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0036337853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030353109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010580779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002984892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002078281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001249883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.70256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.1326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.846
Magnitude:
32
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Jim Jeffords
1. It prohibits group health plans and health insurance companies in all markets from adjusting premiums on the basis of predictive genetic information.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0075013857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057262849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025585465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007861189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006877884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004812205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001261124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.49035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.88566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.23958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.10789E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.259
Magnitude:
91
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jim Jeffords
2. Prohibits group health plans and health insurance companies from requesting predictive genetic information as a condition of enrollment.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.0242028735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.007706324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064472508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024972209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018608804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008442189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007166475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.46885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.41831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9774E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.09972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.114
Magnitude:
128
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Jim Jeffords
3. It allows plans to request -- but not require -- that an individual disclose or authorize the collection of predictive genetic information for diagnosis, treatment, or payment purposes. In addition, as part of the request, the group health plans or health insurance companies must provide individuals with a description of the procedures in place to safeguard the confidentiality of the information.
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)
3.21888
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0096018877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022861701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007430848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004050725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003373505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.41553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.39968E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.17595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.1416E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.1318E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2635E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.185
Magnitude:
60
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jim Jeffords
For a society, it is often said, demography is destiny. But for an individual, as we are learning more and more, it is DNA that is destiny. Each week, it seems, scientists decipher another peace of the genetic code, opening doors to greater understanding of how our bodies work, how they fail, and how they might be cured.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0162107302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058720081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025434998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013575768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006791728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002875349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.82297E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.27471E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2217E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4348E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.084E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.581
Magnitude:
75
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jim Jeffords
Everyday we read of new discoveries resulting from the work being conducted at the National Center for Human Genome Research. As our body of scientific knowledge about genetics, increases, so, too, do the concerns about how this information may be used. There is no question that our understanding of genetics has brought us to the brink of a new future. Our challenge as a Congress will be to help ensure that our society reaps the full health benefits of genetic testing and also to put to rest any concerns that the information will be used as a new tool to discriminate against specific ethnic groups or individual Americans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0070015034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022931094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010992322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003867357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001713485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.75069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.05676E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.97926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.06282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.8016E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.608E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
93.212
Magnitude:
51
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Jim Jeffords
With the enactment of the "Genetic Information Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance Act of 1999" as a part of S. 300 -- "The Patients' Bill of Rights Plus Act" -- we will be able to ensure that these scientific breakthroughs stimulated by the Human Genome Project will be used to provide better health for all members of our society and not as a means of discrimination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0186323625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0159286603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0139416414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013360685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009515198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005700162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002685332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.29527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.69098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.14779E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8944E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Culture
Score:
27.102
Magnitude:
29
Code:
23
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#23
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Administration's 1999 Reauthorization bill at the request of Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater. I introduce it so that it can be part of the debates on the future of our aviation system. There are many provisions that I do not support and the Secretary understands this. However, the FAA needs adequate funding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0355450466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041103362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032727821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013861357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011147305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009986857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001647263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.80138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.20465E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.3439E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4811E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
91.921
Magnitude:
119
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Ernest Hollings
The money is in the Airport and Airways Trust Fund -- we just need to unlock it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0118289609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0099848781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0077772558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018674154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006337862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002431156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000120377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001115441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.82955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6898E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.5399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.973
Magnitude:
124
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.8
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Ernest Hollings
The items which concern me include the PFC and doing away with the High Density Rule and fees. Furthermore, I take issue with the Performance Based Organization though I recognize that many segments of the industry support it. We will not privatize the ATC System, but we must make sure FAA has the tools and money to do its job.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4760523792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0408786815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0360205246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0076507778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066704117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006015168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005176366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.88225E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.28764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.5723E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
50.326
Magnitude:
91
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
43.533
Magnitude:
91
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ernest Hollings
I intend to work with the Secretary and Senators McCain, Rockefeller, and Gorton to accomplish this common goal.
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
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0266092218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062420055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018858649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015697422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003873647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002441479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001263671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.38316E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.38993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.90794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3325E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.549
Magnitude:
70
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Mr. President, today, along with Senator Hollings, I am introducing the Administration's legislative proposal for reauthorizing the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration. I do so at the request of Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater who is eager to have the Senate consider his key initiatives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0047256948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036465008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034858545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001785496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001477511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.50546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.82303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.63149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0476E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7326E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.36
Magnitude:
107
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Among other provisions, the bill includes a number of initiatives that will be beneficial to small communities, modeled in part after S. 379, the Air Service Restoration Act, which I introduced earlier this year, along with Senators Dorgan, Wyden, Harkin, and Bingaman. Several of these provisions also have been incorporated into the FAA reauthorization bill, S. 82, which has been favorably reported by the Commerce Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0320517283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0073813506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014137129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004267748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002315619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.59108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.57388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1911E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1246E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.045E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.492E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.875
Magnitude:
110
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John D. Rockefeller, IV
Many of my colleagues share my own commitment to addressing the critical needs and concerns of small communities -- the challenges they face in general, and the lack of air service in particular. I am very pleased that the Secretary's bill offers leadership in this area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.567
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0104401428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021158377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0020158992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000780188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000416986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003989712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003828959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.4386E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.0649E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7807E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7022E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.8
Magnitude:
162
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John D. Rockefeller, IV
I must also point out, however, that there are other areas of the Administration's bill that I am reserving judgment on and may not be able to support. The Secretary is aware of my concerns, and I want to work with him and my colleagues on crafting a meaningful legislative package to reform the FAA, strengthen the Airport Improvement Program, enhance aviation competition and address the needs of small communities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0132603207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0048924874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010355548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005192752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004281163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.50268E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.68251E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.28452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.45522E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.113E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.944
Magnitude:
116
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Byron Dorgan
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce the Health Insurance Cost Tax Equity Act of 1999, to immediately put our nation's sole proprietors on par with their larger corporate competitors with respect to the tax treatment of their health insurance costs, without any further delay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.539
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1436635852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.043995821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0394640723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0067387584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057221576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0042412918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007514527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007032014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002324623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000206876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.98303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
74.576
Magnitude:
80
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Byron Dorgan
I have argued for some time that it's indefensible that our federal tax laws tell some of our biggest corporations that they can deduct 100 percent of their health insurance costs, while others, mostly smaller businesses, are told they can deduct only a smaller share of their health insurance costs. Although we've recently made some progress in addressing this problem, the appropriate solution remains elusive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0121774938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007004456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011252318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003736875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002797947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.68839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.87312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.6943E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.4817E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.326E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.849
Magnitude:
117
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Byron Dorgan
Moreover, the reasons for promptly correcting this tax inequity are even more urgent today as many small businesses, especially our family farmers, are now facing the financial struggles of their lives. Not only is continued delay of this equitable tax treatment unacceptable for family farmers and ranchers whose documented risks in business are reflected in higher health costs, but it's also diverting resources away from the operations of farms, ranches and Main Street businesses in rural America at a time when many simply can't afford it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.53
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0080980994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0074760632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029675999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005630122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002169917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001058063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.31159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5328E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.1433E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.909E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.092E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.126
Magnitude:
80
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Byron Dorgan
Over the past several years, Congress has taken some steps in addressing this unfair disparity in the deductibility of health insurance costs by allowing sole proprietors to deduct a larger share of their health insurance costs. But we've been taking steps that are too small and too slow. This year, sole proprietors may deduct only 60- percent of their health insurance costs for tax purposes. This glaring unfairness is scheduled to be fixed by the year 2003, when our nation's small business owners will finally be able to claim a 100-percent deduction, just like large corporations already enjoy. But this is simply too late for many small businesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0410858134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0108034008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0053550939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037078702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029739998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005673906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001956163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001868932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001420979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.93291E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.70532E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.756
Magnitude:
119
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Byron Dorgan
We can no longer delay providing this tax relief because many of the self-employed who would benefit from it -- including farmers and ranchers -- are struggling through the worst farm crisis in memory. That's why my legislation would provide farmers, ranchers and other sole proprietors a full, 100-percent tax deduction for this year's health insurance costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.91
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0640338403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0085543921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004621259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040002913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005719492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000436211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001044438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.48294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.57784E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.08041E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.61973E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.406
Magnitude:
101
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Byron Dorgan
Mr. President, the health of a farm family or small business owner is no less important than the health of the president of a large corporation, and the Internal Revenue Code should reflect this simple fact now. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this legislation and join me in immediately ending this tax inequity at the first available opportunity.
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
0.517
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0227166995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0085479754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037039794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023207498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013458142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009216506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008857009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.12183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.503E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1821E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.71E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
80.981
Magnitude:
54
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Lincoln Chafee
Mr. President, I am proud to join with Senators Mack, Lieberman, Warner, Moynihan, and a host of others to introduce the Credit for Voluntary Reductions Act of 1999.
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
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0097568198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006012593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002924693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002142934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.49477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.85801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.15469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.9779E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.8149E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.624E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.982E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
84.955
Magnitude:
66
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Lincoln Chafee
This bipartisan legislation addresses a major disincentive that is preventing voluntary, cost-effective, and near-term actions by U.S. entities to reduce the threat of global climate change. In a word, this disincentive is uncertainty. Let me explain.
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
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.71
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0144746125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024808023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016661888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009018785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002759585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001814778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.09411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.58435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.52038E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.47032E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.42209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.023
Magnitude:
89
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Lincoln Chafee
There is growing certainty in the international scientific community, and indeed within our own business community, that human actions may eventually cause harmful disturbances to our global climate system. Unfortunately, no one in the business world or the Congress knows for sure what, if anything, might be done in the future to stabilize atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0365990505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0177561349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028962186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017764569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000655028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002655655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001185568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001048871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.35519E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.94205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.30468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.028
Magnitude:
86
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Lincoln Chafee
Will the 1997 Kyoto Protocol ever be ratified and implemented in the United States? Many, particularly here on Capitol Hill, believe not. If the Kyoto Protocol is never implemented, will something else replace it? More persons than not think this is a real possibility.
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
0.58
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.008901707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.002894247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005657422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003254687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003009207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001857294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.40828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.128E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.54919E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.49153E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.22189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
89.877
Magnitude:
120
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Lincoln Chafee
Will the United States ever reach the point where greenhouse gas mitigation is legally required? Observers on all sides of this debate, irrespective of their preference, will concede that there is a reasonable probability of future government regulation in one form or another. Or, at least there is no guarantee that mandatory action will never be imposed.
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
0.541
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4354388453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0178016504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0136085771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035768604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004082183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002041632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001484343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.47583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.9472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7519E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3175E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
58.62
Magnitude:
21
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Lincoln Chafee
But when might such government requirements take effect? How would they be designed? Finally, who will be subjected to them? What emission sources might be exempted? No one can answer these questions definitively. And such inquiries will likely go unanswered for a considerable amount of time into the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.487
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.9469064884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0330374081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0211756298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0175474153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0067851666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010207007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007221388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005068468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.0894E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.07E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.601E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
73.395
Magnitude:
109
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Lincoln Chafee
While the Credit for Voluntary Reductions legislation does not introduce, encourage, or suggest in any way the need for a regulatory program -- the fact remains that none of us can predict what will happen scientifically or politically on the climate change issue over the next several years or decades.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.233
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0913743977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022062059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004038605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002863781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002249591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001338845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.18189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2922E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1682E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.743E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.868E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
41.446
Magnitude:
114
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Lincoln Chafee
In the face of this policy uncertainty, it is easy to understand why many corporate leaders and small businessmen alike are reluctant to take big steps -- even if certain voluntary actions improve their bottom line. Business leaders, with history as their guide, are worried that their own government will discount or not credit these good, but voluntary deeds under some potential, future regulatory regime.
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
0.211
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0555269304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.010631972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010370135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007944438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000609561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005035557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.79065E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.6403E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2501E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.747E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.636E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
61.26
Magnitude:
60
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Lincoln Chafee
They fear that, after all is said and done, they will have been forced to spend twice as much to control pollutants as their laggard competitors. In the face of this uncertainty, business may be inclined to wait to reduce emissions until after the diplomatic, political, and regulatory dust has cleared. Meanwhile, billions more tons of greenhouse gases are released by man into the atmosphere every year -- and important, cost-effective opportunities to reduce emissions may be lost.
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
-0.572
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1494063879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050205112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029516814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026134903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007134691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002602738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001987865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.26748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.9757E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5583E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.256E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
63.825
Magnitude:
55
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Lincoln Chafee
It is this uncertainty, this regulatory and financial risk, that our legislation is intended to diminish.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0386202038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0302082743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0062798288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0033597014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012834694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003409279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001509712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.72082E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.63764E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.066E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Lincoln Chafee
The proposal clears the way for voluntary projects that otherwise might not go forward. It is designed to reduce the current uncertainty and risk faced by potentially regulated entities to the government. This legislation gets the government out of the way so that the marketplace may determine new and cost-effective ways to do business while emitting less.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0347402412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075311596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057285073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0053818796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025128682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009014511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001402159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.16472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03241E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.7773E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5647E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.077
Magnitude:
57
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Lincoln Chafee
How does the legislation work? We authorize the President to enter into greenhouse gas reduction agreements with entities operating in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0138853895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0117478914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0077266115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0064706437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0058757785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035356286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0025520447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011624569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005213941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002806032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002063613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Lincoln Chafee
Once executed, these agreements will provide credits for voluntary greenhouse gas reductions and sequestration achieved by domestic entities over the voluntary period. Because we do not know when, if ever, the U.S. will impose emission reductions, we do not know the duration of the actual voluntary period. The bill does, however, establish a 10-year sunset on the voluntary crediting period.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4708024208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0440365227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0271438621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0205868389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0193886037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0143230631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027012184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013330699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011521628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004464541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004110745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.22
Magnitude:
43
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Lincoln Chafee
An entity earns one-for-one credit if it reduces its aggregate emissions from U.S. sources below the applicable baseline for the duration of the voluntary period. On the sequestration side, the entity could offset emissions, and potentially earn credits thereby, if it increases its net sequestration above the applicable sequestration baseline during the voluntary period.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0766532787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0268291187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0115841438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043064942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012410927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006648459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004716622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.68934E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.44785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.57592E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2128E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
20.022
Magnitude:
16
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Lincoln Chafee
While I expect a great deal of debate on the establishment of baselines, and likely some significant changes, we wanted to initiate the debate by establishing a baseline that uses recent historical emissions data. In the bill as introduced, we suggest an averaged baseline made up by actual emission levels from 1996 through 1998.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0105820065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0105409061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.008567136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0038633611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032207045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0015435737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006508958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003529093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001329403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.87597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.07152E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
93.707
Magnitude:
96
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Lincoln Chafee
Mr. President, while I have an open mind on how we establish baselines or other performance measurements in this measure, I want to be clear that I will insist on a benchmark that is fair for business and that is environmentally sound. Clearly, we will be required to deal with continued business growth in this bill. That is, how to achieve clear environmental gains under this voluntary approach while still crediting the good deeds of growing and changing industries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.43399
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0734625675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0317681959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.021744633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111640627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007957601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005321143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004838905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002660266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.09181E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.9459E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.7964E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.111
Magnitude:
72
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Lincoln Chafee
There are other key issues, important details, that we will need to pin down in the coming weeks. To ensure the economic and environmental integrity of this program, it is incumbent upon us to require that the government credits are issued for verifiable and legitimate actions that contribute to climate stabilization. If a credit represents a ton of greenhouse gases in some future marketplace, or as an offset to some future regulatory obligation, than it must be a ton reduced or sequestered, not a phantom thereof.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0375096773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0299544365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0296069717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00170861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010248197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006097198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002813997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001051151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.84631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.29918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.69245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.071
Magnitude:
33
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Lincoln Chafee
We will also be careful to establish a system that recognizes past activities, that is, climate mitigation projects that have occurred since the early 1990's, that clearly can be shown to be measurable emission reduction or sequestration actions.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0159880976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0143669167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0130297078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0062045408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0051594321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0023322315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002258527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000188492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.74627E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.2813E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.63404E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.069
Magnitude:
90
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Lincoln Chafee
The recognition of both overseas and sequestration activities also present some unique challenges if we are to maintain a true environmental program that happens to be voluntary. But the development of carbon sinks and overseas emission reduction projects also provide tremendous opportunities to address potential climate change in a cost- effective and whole way. If we are going to meet the challenges before us on global change, we will do so with all of the tools that science tells us are available.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.854
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0234568637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0077613935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024651546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018849838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013817435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000654513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004062566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.93546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.30202E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.38246E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0164E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
68.657
Magnitude:
5
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Lincoln Chafee
Mr. President, I could not be more pleased that we have been able to establish both business and environmental allies for this cause. Leading companies from the electric utility sector, a number of petroleum and natural gas companies, important automakers, agriculture, the cement makers, aluminum, chemicals, forestry, and other energy intensive industries recognize what is at stake here and are working with us to represent their interests. Many of them are also making great strides to benefit the global environment and they should be appropriately recognized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.3673
VADER
0.921
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0185188299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0127716179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0105800187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.007703848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0030979543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028672095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001921353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008765977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008445997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003946079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.25343E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Lincoln Chafee
One important area that we will need to spend some time on is the product manufacturing sector. I recognize that appliance, air conditioning, and many product manufacturers believe that credits must be available for their voluntary improvements in energy efficiency and other actions which directly and indirectly reduce or mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. The legislation is perhaps not as clear as it needs to be on this important issue and I intend to work closely with these growing industries and other interested parties to address it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0106631021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0066853128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049067712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.004667079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0026286178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0023225832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012039601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006954359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001645214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001328176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.6673E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
96.129
Magnitude:
65
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Lincoln Chafee
Our environmental allies recognize that there is an important opportunity here to achieve constructive, cost-effective, and voluntary strategies to address the threat of global climate change. Many of them recognize that our legislation is designed to offer a platform to diverse interests, including those with clashing objectives, for moving forward to support an initiative through which businesses can serve their own economic self-interest while bringing about environmental improvement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.033603402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0317766186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0112446956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001280634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001091855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000313306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002938255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000234327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.48593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.974E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.304E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
97.447
Magnitude:
50
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
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
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Lincoln Chafee
Mr. President, the legislation we are offering today includes very few revisions from the voluntary credits bill (S. 2617) that we introduced last October. This is not because we think we have the perfect document -- not at all. We need to go through the process -- hold hearings, continue to meet with industry and the environmental community, have discussions with Senate colleagues -- before we make any significant revisions. But we will continue to do those things, and we will make improvements to this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.133390096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0264314702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0209245292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078487494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038563892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035967678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.002275961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0020739966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014774671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0009313007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002809937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Lincoln Chafee
While I have strong beliefs on the science of climate change and find some significant merits in the Kyoto Protocol -- this legislation is completely agnostic on both. The fact is, this bill creates an "escrow account" for any U.S. entity that has made up its own mind to do things to earn emission credits -- nothing more and nothing less with respect to ratification and implementation of the Kyoto Protocol or any other international or domestic regulatory program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3522984684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0549576071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.03953017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0279363245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0049630551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045244957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036746438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004499058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003956177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001759341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001530588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Lincoln Chafee
The issue of global climate change is serious business. While the international and domestic processes play out over the next period of years, let us move forward with sensible, cost-effective, voluntary incentives. What is the alternative?
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
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0828971271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0741457101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.035765153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.02079275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0113179762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102391685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0064817235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0064475527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061482511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010570762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002511786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Lincoln Chafee
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record. Finally, I encourage my colleagues to take a hard look at this initiative, to talk with their constituents, and to consider working with us to improve and advance good, bipartisan, and voluntary legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0725331192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0661679136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0324704743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0109768487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0049392114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043895783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0021153313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016590728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011024994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010499981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004243543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
76.906
Magnitude:
10
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Connie Mack III
Mr. President, I rise today to join with my distinguished colleagues, Senators Chafee, Lieberman, and others, in introducing the Credit for Voluntary Early Action Act. This measure is an important first step towards reducing the regulatory uncertainty surrounding any possible regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. This bill will provided us a valuable platform for a thorough discussion of this important issue and I encourage all my colleagues to join us in our efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Connie Mack III
In my state of Florida, we learned long ago that a healthy environment is fundamentally necessary for a healthy economy. This is evidenced by our congressional delegation's historic bipartisan consensus on such important national issues as the protection of the Florida Everglades and our efforts to stop oil and gas exploration off our beaches. The citizens of my state know full well how necessary it is we keep our environment clean and pristine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Connie Mack III
I'm proud to stand with my colleagues here today and take Florida's common sense, market-based attitude on the environment to the national level. The legislation we're sponsoring today would encourage and reward voluntary actions businesses take to reduce the emission of potentially harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.
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
0.912
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Connie Mack III
Under our bill, the President would be authorized to provide regulatory credit to companies who take early voluntary action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This credit could be used to comply with future regulatory requirements and -- in a market-based approach -- traded or sold to other companies as they work to meet their own environmental obligations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Connie Mack III
Participants in this innovative program would agree to annually measure, track and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions. Credit given would be one-for-one, based on actual reductions below an agreed- upon baseline. Credits issued under the program would be subtracted from total emissions allowed under future regulatory emissions requirements.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Connie Mack III
I believe this approach makes sense for many reasons. For one, there are many uncertainties surrounding the issue of greenhouse gas emissions and their relation to global warming. The complexities and uncertainties associated with understanding the interactions of our climate, our atmosphere and the impact of human behavior are enormous. I have my own concerns about the science behind this issue, and have tremendous concerns about the regulatory approach outlined in last year's Kyoto agreement. It is not my intent -- in cosponsoring this bill -- to validate Kyoto or the underlying science. Those issues are best left to the scientists and future congresses. Today, we are simply trying to clear the way for voluntary emissions-reductions projects that would otherwise be delayed for years. And we accomplish this in a way that is not costly to the taxpayers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.884
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Connie Mack III
It makes sense to provide appropriate encouragement to businesses who want to invest in improved efficiency -- those who want to find ways to make cars, factories and power production cleaner. Under our bill, these companies are encouraged -- not based on government fiat or handout -- to get credit for their own initiative and problem solving skills.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Connie Mack III
Another reason I believe this legislation would be beneficial is because today's businesses have no control over the regulations that could be required of them down the road. Although today's Congress has no desire to legislate requirements on greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, it is extremely difficult to predict where the scientific and economic data will carry future policymakers. In my view, it makes sense to encourage businesses to be proactive in protecting themselves from any future restrictions enacted by a more regulatory-minded Congress and administration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.674
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
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Connie Mack III
Mr. President, all of us agree that a healthy environment is important to our future. It's time to put partisanship aside and solve our environmental problem in a way that will allow business to be in control of their own future while doing their part to address global warming. By allowing companies to earn credit for actions they take now, businesses can be prepared for any regulations in the future.
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
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Connie Mack III
I look forward to beginning an earnest debate about this issue with my colleagues in the United States Senate. I believe we have an innovative approach to confronting as issue fraught with uncertainties. We should be looking to solve more of our problems by using our free market philosophy rather than by costly Washington mandates that my not work. The Credit for Voluntary Early Reductions Act is responsible effort to validate on the national level what we've always known in Florida: a healthy environment is key to a healthy economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Joseph Lieberman
Mr. President, I am delighted to join today with my colleagues Senator Chafee, the chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Senators Mack, Warner, Moynihan, Reid, Wyden, Jeffords, Biden, Baucus, and Collins in introducing this important legislation. The point of this bi-partisan legislation is simple. It will provide credit, under any future greenhouse gas reduction systems we choose to adopt, to companies who act now to reduce their emissions. This is a voluntary, market-based approach that is a win-win situation for both American businesses and the environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Joseph Lieberman
Many companies want to move forward now to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. They don't want to wait until legislation requires them to make these reductions. For some companies reducing greenhouse gases makes good economic sense because adopting cost-effective solutions can actually save them money by improving the efficiency of their operations. Companies recognize that if they reduce their greenhouse gas emissions now they will be able to add years to any potential compliance schedule, allowing them to spread their investment costs over a longer span of time. Under this legislation, businesses will have the flexibility to innovate and develop expertise regarding the most cost-effective ways in which their particular company can become part of the solution to the problem of greenhouse gas emissions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6946
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Joseph Lieberman
This bill ensures that companies will be credited in future reduction proposals for actions taken now, thereby removing impediments preventing some voluntary efforts that would provide large environmental benefits. Focusing American ingenuity on early reductions will also help stimulate the search for and use of new, innovative strategies and technologies that are needed to enable companies both in this country and worldwide meet their reduction requirements in a cost- effective manner. Development of such strategies and technologies will improve American competitiveness in the more than $300 billion global environmental marketplace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Joseph Lieberman
Early action by U.S. companies will begin creating very important environmental benefits now. By providing the certainty necessary to encourage companies to move forward with emission reductions, this legislation will lead to immediate reductions in greenhouse gas pollution. Once emitted, many greenhouse gases continue to trap heat in the atmosphere for a century or more. Early reductions can begin to slow the rate of buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, helping to minimize the environmental risks of continued global warming. It just makes sense to encourage practical action now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78947
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.921
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joseph Lieberman
The bill will help us deal with the serious threat posed by global climate change. Emissions of greenhouse gases that result from human activity, particularly the combustion of fossil fuels, are causing greenhouse gases to accumulate in the atmosphere above natural levels. More than 2,500 of the world's best scientific and technical experts have concluded that this increase threatens to change the balance of temperature and precipitation that we rely on for a host of economic and societal activities. The American Geophysical Union, a professional society comprised 35,000 geoscientists, recently stated that "present understanding of the Earth climate system provides a compelling basis for legitimate public concern over future global- and regional-scale changes resulting from increased concentrations of greenhouse gases." We recently learned from scientists that 1998 was the hottest year on record and that nine of the hottest ten years occurred in the past decade. Scientists believe that a rise in global temperature may in turn result in sea level rise and changes in weather patterns, food and fiber production, human health, and ecosystems. Beyond the science that we know, our common sense tells us that the risks associated with climate change are serious. Weather-related disasters already cost our economy billions of dollars every year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.35714
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.35714
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.71912
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
87
Sprache Difficult Word Count
82
Joseph Lieberman
The climate agreement reached in Kyoto, Japan in 1997 was an historic agreement that provided the foundation for an international solution to climate change. The protocol included important provisions, fought for by American negotiators, aimed at establishing real targets and timetables for achieving emissions reductions and providing flexibility and market mechanisms for reducing compliance costs as we work to limit our emissions of greenhouse gases. In Buenos Aires last year, the international community began developing the details of the protocol. I had the privilege of participating as a Senate observer at both the Kyoto and Buenos Aires climate change conventions. I was particularly encouraged that developing countries, including Argentina and Kazakstan, indicated their willingness in Buenos Aires to limit the growth of their greenhouse gas emissions. Nations of the world are all coming to recognize that climate change is an issue of grave international concern and that all members of the global community must participate in solving the problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Joseph Lieberman
Unfortunately, the current atmosphere in Congress is such that some would block any steps related to climate change until the Kyoto protocol is ratified by the Senate. President Clinton has said he will not submit the Kyoto protocol for ratification until developing countries demonstrate meaningful participation. I am encouraged by the progress made in Buenos Aires and am proud that the United States, by signing the protocol, is committed to a leadership role in the global effort to protect our Earth's irreplaceable natural environment. But to defer debate and action on any proposal that might reduce greenhouse gases until after Senate consideration of the protocol is to deny the United States the ability to act in its own economic and environmental self-interest. The issue at stake is how to develop an insurance policy to protect us against the danger of climate change. Regardless of our individual views on the Kyoto protocol, we in Congress must focus our debate on the issue of climate change and work to forge agreement on how we can move forward. Unfortunately, we have done too little to attack the escalating emissions of greenhouse gases which threaten our health, our safety and our homes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.40741
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.40741
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.83035
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
76
Sprache Difficult Word Count
66
Joseph Lieberman
I'm particularly pleased that the legislation grows out of principles developed in a dialogue between the Environmental Defense Fund and a number of major industries. I am encouraged that since the introduction of a similar version of this bill last year, we have received many constructive comments from those in the business and environmental communities. Many good suggestions are on the table now and we expect that many are yet to come; we welcome broad participation as we move forward on this legislation. I am committed to working through some of the important issues that have been raised. Indeed, I believe that it will be through the ongoing constructive participation of the widest spectrum of stakeholders that we will enact a law that catalyzes American action on climate change and delivers on the promise of crediting voluntary early actions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Joseph Lieberman
I hope that my colleagues and their constituents will take an honest and hard look at this initiative and consider working with us to improve and advance good legislation that begins to address the profound threat of global climate change. This legislation alone will not protect us from the consequences of climate change, but it is a constructive and necessary step in the right direction. I believe that it is crucial that we begin to address the important issue of climate change now because we have a moral obligation to leave our children and grandchildren a vibrant, healthy, and productive planet and thriving global economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joseph Lieberman
Mr. President, the debate about climate change is too often vested -- and I believe wrongly so -- in false choices between scientific findings, common sense, business investments and environmental awareness. The approach of this bill again demonstrates that these are not mutually exclusive choices, but highly compatible goals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.058
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Warner
Mr. President, I am pleased to join in cosponsoring legislation introduced today by Senator Chafee and my other colleagues to establish a voluntary incentive-based program to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
John Warner
This is an innovative concept that is in its formative stages. I am pleased to join in support of the concept of providing binding credits for industries who can verify reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. While there are significant issues that must be resolved in the final version of this legislation, I believe this voluntary approach has significant potential to encourage real reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. I look forward, as a member of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, to actively participating in the further development of this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.43399
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.6
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John Warner
Mr President, I also want to make clear that my support for this legislation does not indicate a change in my position on the Protocol on Global Climate Change -- the Kyoto Protocol. I continue to strongly feel that the protocol is fatally flawed, and in its current form, should not be ratified by the Senate. My objections to this international agreement have been stated many times before. The agreement does not include appropriate involvement by key developing nations and it sets unachievable timetables for emissions reductions by developed nations. I am concerned that the end result would be unrealistic emission reduction requirements imposed on the United States without appropriate reductions assigned to other countries, and that in the end the United States economy would be severely impacted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.575
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
John Warner
The legislation I am supporting today does not endorse the Kyoto protocol or call for a regulatory program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This legislation simply ensures that if the private sector takes important steps today to achieve reductions in their emissions, then these actions will be credited to them if there is a mandatory reduction program in the future.
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
0.729
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Warner
Now, Mr. President, how we devise a legislative package that provides these credits and verifies if emissions are reduced will require significant discussions through the Committee's hearing process. For my part, I am enthusiastic about a successful resolution of these many issues. I look forward to particularly working to ensure that appropriate credit is provided for substantial carbon storage. Any legislative effort must recognize the important role of carbon sequestration in determining emission reduction strategies.
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)
3.43399
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
John Warner
This bill is about protecting United States companies that have or are interested in taking voluntary steps to lower their output of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. These companies have requested the protection this bill provides and I intend to work closely with Senator Chafee and others to deliver it.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Daniel Moynihan
Mr. President, I rise to join my colleagues today in introducing the Credit for Voluntary Reductions Act of 1999. I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of this legislation.
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
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Daniel Moynihan
The bill represents a far sighted effort to encourage early reductions of greenhouse gases. Under our program, companies in a wide range of industries may participate in a voluntary, market-based system of credit by making measurable reductions in greenhouse gases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Daniel Moynihan
We have learned from our experience with implementing the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments that the use of market-based incentives is the most cost-efficient, effective way to encourage corporate responsibility with respect to air emissions. Credit based systems have proven to effect emissions reductions which are larger than anticipated, at significantly lesser cost. The program laid out in our bill will remove market disincentives to taking action on greenhouse gas emissions and reward the initiative and innovation in the corporate sector.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.971
Very 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
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Daniel Moynihan
My good friend Senator Chafee has highlighted today what is perhaps the most important issue facing any climate change legislation. While there is growing scientific certainty that human actions may eventually cause harmful disturbances to our climate system, no one is sure what may be done in the future to mitigate the effects of any atmospheric disruptions. The legislative and diplomatic proposals are myriad. Uncertainty over how climate change will be addressed, if at all, is a formidable hurdle to corporate actions which may begin to mitigate the problem. By simply establishing a system of credits which may be used at a later time to document emissions reductions, our bill begins to address this issue of uncertainty and provide incentives for positive action on emissions reductions.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.794
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Daniel Moynihan
I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this innovative legislation, and I encourage my colleagues to support our efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, climate change poses potential real threats to Vermont, the Nation, and the World. While we cannot yet predict the exact timing, magnitude, or nature of these threats, we must not let our uncertainty lead to inaction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.734
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Jim Jeffords
Preventing climate change is a daunting challenge. It will not be solved by a single bill or a single action. As we do not know the extent of the threat, we also do not know the extent of the solution. But we cannot let our lack of knowledge lead to lack of action. We must start today. Our first steps will be hesitant and imperfect, but they will be a beginning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.497
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
8.5
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jim Jeffords
Today I am joining Senator Chafee, Senator Mack, Senator Lieberman and a host of others in cosponsoring the Credit for Early Action Act in the United States Senate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Jim Jeffords
Credit for Early Action gives incentives to American businesses to voluntarily reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases. Properly constructed, Credit for Early Action will increase energy efficiency, promote renewable energy, provide cleaner air, and help reduce the threat of possible global climatic disruptions. It will help industry plan for the future and save money on energy. It rewards companies for doing the right thing -- conserving energy and promoting renewable energy. Without Credit for Early Action, industries which do the right thing run the risk of being penalized for having done so. We introduce this bill as a signal to industry: you will not be penalized for increasing energy efficiency and investing in renewable energy, you will be rewarded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76923
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76923
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.90424
VADER
0.988
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.4
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
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jim Jeffords
In writing this bill, Senators Chafee, Mack, and Lieberman have done an excellent job with a difficult subject. I am cosponsoring the Credit for Early Action legislation as an endorsement for taking a first step in the right direction. I will be working with my colleagues throughout this Congress to strengthen this legislation to ensure that it strongly addresses the challenges that lie ahead. The bill must be changed to guarantee that our emissions will decrease to acceptable levels, and guarantee that credits will be given out equitably. These modifications can be summarized in a single sentence: credits awarded must be proportional to benefits gained. This goal can be achieved through two additions: a rate-based performance standard and a cap on total emissions credits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Jim Jeffords
The rate-based performance standard is the most important item. A rate-based standard gives credits to those companies which are the most efficient in their class -- not those that are the biggest and dirtiest to begin with. Companies are rewarded for producing the most product for the least amount of emissions. Small and growing companies would have the same opportunities to earn credits as large companies. This system would create a just and equitable means of awarding emissions credits to companies which voluntarily increase their energy efficiency and renewable energy use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.80666
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jim Jeffords
The second item is an adjustable annual cap on total emissions credits. An adjustable annual cap allows Congress to weigh the number of credits given out against the actual reduction in total emissions. Since the ultimate goal is to reduce U.S. emissions, this provision would allow a means to ensure that we do not give all of our credits away without ensuring that our emissions levels are actually decreasing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.874
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jim Jeffords
With these two additions, Credit for Early Action will bring great rewards to our country, our economy, and our environment. It will save money, give industry the certainty to plan for the future, and promote energy efficiency and renewable energy, all while reducing our risk from climate change. This legislation sends the right message: companies will be rewarded for doing the right thing -- increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.43399
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I am happy to join my colleagues in introducing this important legislation. In particular, I want to thank Senator Chafee for his foresight and leadership on this most difficult issue. The science, politics, and economics of climate change all present major issues, and only someone as dedicated and tenacious as Senator Chafee could provide the leadership to get us to this point today. My good friend, Joe Lieberman, who has been another leader in the Senate on this tough issue, and Connie Mack, deserve our thanks for bringing us together around this first step in the long path toward managing the problem of climate change.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
The science of climate change is sufficiently advanced that we know we face a threat to our health and economy; but we are only beginning to come to grips with how we can manage that threat most effectively, and -- this is the key -- most efficiently. Climate change presents us with a classic problem in public policy -- it is a long-term threat, not completely understood, to the widest possible public. And it is an issue whose resolution will require taking steps now with real costs to private individuals and businesses, costs that have a payoff that may only be fully apparent a generation or more in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
-0.74
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
Mr. President, we have learned a lot in the years that we have been making federal environmental policy here in the United States. We have much more to learn, but we have made real advances since the early days, when we did not always find the solutions that got us the most environmental quality for the buck. The bill we are introducing today reflects one important lesson: businesses can be a creative and responsible part of the solution to environmental problems. In fact, it is fair to say that we would not be here today if it were not for the leadership of groups like the International Climate Change Partnership and the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, both of which have provided a forum for responsible businesses to reach consensus on this issue. Significantly, it was a leading environmental group, the Environmental Defense Fund, that has provided indispensible technical expertise to turn good intentions into the bill we have here today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Joe Biden
Drawing on our experience with tradable sulphur dioxide credits, this bill looks to the day when we have reached the kind of agreement -- whether based on our evolving commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change or some other authority -- that establishes an emissions credit trading regime for greenhouse gases. The best science -- and political reality -- tells us that current rates of greenhouse gas emissions are likely to result not only in measurable change in global temperatures, but also in a public demand to do something about it. That in turn will change the cost of doing business as usual for the industries that are major sources of those gases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.741
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.2
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Joe Biden
But right now, if responsible firms -- like DuPont and General Motors, if I can mention just two that operate in Delaware -- want to do something to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they not only get no credit in any future trading system -- they actually lose out to firms that decide to delay reductions until such a system is in place. Those who procrastinate, under current law, not only avoid the cost today of cleaning up their emissions, but they would be in a position to receive credits for the kinds of cheaper, easier steps that more responsible companies have already taken. This is certainly not the way to encourage actions now that help air quality in the short term. And every action we take now, by reducing the long-term concentrations of greenhouse gases that would otherwise occur, lowers the overall economic impact of complying with any future climate change policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.971
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Joe Biden
One way out of this problem, Mr. President, is the bill we are introducing today -- to assure firms who act responsibly today that their investments in a better future for all of us will be eligible for credit. At the same time, we will thereby raise the cost of delay.
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
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
As with so much in the issue of climate change, this bill is a work in progress. Different kinds of firms, with different products, processes, and histories, face significantly different problems in complying with the demands of an early credit system. We must be sure that we provide the flexibility to encourage the widest variety of reductions. And while we want to encourage the greatest reductions as soon as possible, we must be sure that we have the best information -- and credible verification -- on the effects of various kinds of early action. Without accurate verification and reporting, we cheapen the value of actions taken by the most responsible firms.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.58333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.26567
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
This bill marks a real change in our approach to climate change: we have moved beyond the days of heated, irreconcilable arguments between those who see climate change as a real threat and those who don't. Now, cooler heads can discuss the best way to face the future that we are building for our children.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I am pleased to be an original cosponsor of this important legislation.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
This bill is a good beginning for a discussion in the Senate on how we can begin to develop constructive solutions to the problem of global climate change.
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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Max Baucus
Climate change is real. Over the last 130 years, since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, global average surface temperatures have increased by one degree. Scientists project that this trend will continue and most of them believe the trend is due to increases in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from human activity. The temperature increase may not sound like much, but the consequences of even such a small global change could be enormous. This warming trend could have many effects, including even more unpredictable weather patterns, and major shifts in agricultural soils and productivity and wildlife habitat. To me, that drives home the need to deal with the problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.065
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Max Baucus
As I have mentioned to some of my colleagues, there is a vivid example of the warming in my home state of Montana. The Grinnell Glacier in Glacier National Park has retreated over 3,100 feet over the past century. If this continues, Park Service scientists predict this 10,000 year old glacier will be entirely gone within 30 years. This glacier is a symbol and treasure to Montanans and its disappearance would be a hard thing to explain to our children and their children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Max Baucus
This and other potential consequences of climate change are serious enough to warrant some action to reduce the threat it poses. The bill we are introducing today will hopefully be an incentive for people to take steps toward reducing the threat. This bill, the Credit for Voluntary Early Action Act, would allow those who voluntarily choose to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases or to "sequester" them (meaning to keep them out of the atmosphere and in the soil or locked up in trees or plants) to get credit for those efforts. At some point in the near future, these credits are expected to have monetary value and could be sold in a domestic or global trading system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Max Baucus
As my cosponsors acknowledge, this is not a perfect bill, but a complicated work in progress. As the Senate considers this matter, I am particularly interested in seeing how agriculture and forestry might benefit by participating in a credit system. These credits could be a financial reward for the good stewardship already taking place on America's farmland. Agriculture needs every opportunity to pursue markets, even if we're talking about unconventional products like carbon credits, to help with the bottom line.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.992
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Max Baucus
We already know that crop residue management and conservation tillage vastly improve carbon storage in soils and have side benefits, such as reducing erosion. Soils have an immense potential for locking up carbon so that it enters the atmosphere more gradually. Returning highly erodible cropland to perennial grasses could prove to be similarly effective. Many of these practices are already an important part of precision agriculture, so would be obvious low-cost ways for farmers and ranchers to earn credits. It is important that the rules of any trading system be written right, so they can work for agriculture. We can't let our international competitors, like Canada or Australia, be the only ones writing the rules in this developing market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.935
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Max Baucus
Besides rewarding those who are willing to take early actions and move beyond normal business practices to address climate change, let's start to think outside the box about what else we can do. The U.S. has the most advanced environmental technology sector in the world. From new uses for agricultural waste and products to state-of-the-art pollution controls, we are leaders in improving efficiency and reducing waste. We need to jump start our public and private research and development structure so that it really focuses on new cost-effective products and systems that produce less greenhouse gas to meet a global demand.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.595
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Max Baucus
The Administration's Climate Change Technology Initiative is a reasonable first step. But, so far, Congress has approached this issue with a business as usual attitude. It's time to get serious and creative about developing more advanced technologies. We should be reviewing all the tools at our disposal, from research and development programs to taxes.
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
0.595
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Max Baucus
We need to make this investment in our environmental future for the same reasons that we make investments in our economic future. People prepare for retirement because they want to reduce risks and reduce the cost of responding to future problems. For similar reasons, we need to make prudent investments like providing credit for early action, to reduce risks and reduce the cost of responding to future climate change problems. The more time we let go by, and the longer we let greenhouse gas concentrations rise unchecked, the more expensive the future's repair bills could be.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Max Baucus
There is still a long way to go with any climate change treaty. There must be real participation by the developing countries, like China, India, Brazil, etc. Carbon trading rules and the role of agriculture in sequestering carbon must be more clearly defined. In the meantime, however, the bill we're introducing will allow us to see what works and to get a leg up on the rest of the world.
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
0.748
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Max Baucus
Mr. President, this bill starts an important dialogue about our country's contribution to world greenhouse gas concentrations. Make no mistake, there is still a lot of work ahead for all of us to make this bill a reality. But this country cannot afford to play the part of the ostrich with its head in the sand. We must seriously engage this matter. We owe it to our children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
-0.363
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to applaud the efforts of my colleague Senator Chafee for the Credit for Voluntary Early Action Act he has introduced that will encourage the reduction of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The concept of this bill is a creative step toward awarding those industries who take early actions to reduce their overall emissions of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, which are thought to be causing changes in climate around the globe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Olympia J. Snowe
The bill would set up a domestic program that gives companies certain credits for the voluntary actions they take for reducing the amount of greenhouse gases they emit into the air. These credits could then be used in meeting future reductions, or could be sold to other companies to help with their own reductions. Strong incentives would also be provided for those companies developing innovative technologies that will help reduce the buildup of atmospheric greenhouse gases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Olympia J. Snowe
The Chafee bill clearly puts us at the starting line in the 106th Congress for addressing the continuous domestic buildup of greenhouse gases. I do feel the bill needs to take a further step in the race to make our planet more environmentally and economically friendly, however. We need to establish domestic credits for carbon sequestration that will help reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, and thereby help to address the complex issue of climate change. I plan to continue to work with Senator Chafee to take that next step.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.915
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Olympia J. Snowe
Maine is one of the country's most heavily forested states, with much of its land devoted to forests, and so has much to offer towards the reduction of carbon in our atmosphere. The State's forestlands have been a large key to our quality of life and economic prosperity. These forests absorb and store carbon from the atmosphere, allowing the significant sequestration of carbon, serving as carbon "sinks".
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Olympia J. Snowe
Because of continuous improvements made in forest management practices and through extensive tree replanting programs, forests all over the country continue to sequester significant amounts of carbon. Through active forest management and reforestation, through both natural and artificial regeneration, the private forests, both industrial and non-industrial, are helping to decrease carbon dioxide emissions that are occurring both from natural processes and human activities into the atmosphere.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Olympia J. Snowe
The addition of credits for greenhouse gas reductions for forestry- related carbon sequestration activities should be a part of the voluntary credits system the bill proposes so as to allow the owners of the forests of today -- and tomorrow -- to voluntarily participate and receive credits for carbon sequestration. This should not be difficult to do since the U.S. Forest Service already follows a carbon stock methodology that is used by the Environmental Protection Agency to document the nation's carbon dioxide emissions and inventories for carbon storage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.846
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Olympia J. Snowe
I realize that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been tasked to prepare a special report that is expected out next year that may help define appropriate definitions and accounting rules for carbon sinks. In the meantime, I do not believe it will be helpful to leave the issue of carbon sequestration unacknowledged in any domestic program -- and to cause losers along with winners in the process. We are all in a race against an uncertainty that no one can afford to lose.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Olympia J. Snowe
As I mentioned, I believe that the goals of the Chafee bill are admirable and will allow for a dialogue to begin, hopefully on the science as opposed to the politics, for what can be done domestically within the global climate change debate. I hope to be included as a part of that dialogue and urge that those who speak to carbon sequestration credits be heard through the public hearings process or by amending the bill in a way that will not only encourage sustainable forest management, but also stimulate incentives for maintaining healthy forests. The discussion on the importance of carbon sequestration within our terrestrial ecosystems -- long a large component of the climate change debate -- must continue.
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
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation that would designate the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis as National Historic Sites.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, the Battle of Fallen Timbers is an early and important chapter in the settlement of what was then known as the Northwest Territory. This important battle occurred between the U.S. army, led by General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, and a confederation of Native American tribes led by Tecumseh, in 1794. More than 1,000 Indians ambushed General Wayne's troops as they progressed along the Maumee River. Despite an unorganized defense, U.S. troops forced the tribes to retreat. The Treaty of Greenville was signed in 1795, and it granted the city of Detroit to the United States as well as secured the safe passage along the Ohio River for frontier settlers.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.215
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Mike DeWine
The Battle of Fallen Timbers began Ohio's rich history in the formation of our country. And the citizens of Northwest Ohio are committed to preserving that heritage. The National Register of Historic Places already lists Fort Miamis. In 1959, the Battle of Fallen Timbers was included in the National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings and was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1960. In 1998, the National Park Service completed a Special Resource Study examining the proposed designation and suitability of the site and determined that the Battle of Fallen Timbers Battlefield site meets the criteria for affiliated area status. So it remains only for Congress to officially recognize the national significance of these sites.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Mike DeWine
My legislation would recognize and preserve the 185-acre Fallen Timbers Battlefield site. It would uphold the heritage of U.S. military history and Native American culture during the period of 1794 through 1813. It would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in the preparation and implementation of the Plan to the State, its political subdivisions, or specified nonprofit organization.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, the people of Northwest Ohio are committed to preserving the heritage of their community, the State of Ohio, and the United States. Therefore, the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis sites deserve national historical recognition for the history that they represent. For these reasons, I am proposing this important piece of legislation today.
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
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Mike DeWine
I ask unanimous consent that the text of this legislation be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, today I am introducing a bill to provide a tax credit for the bond holders of public school construction bonds, totaling $1.4 billion each year for two years. To qualify to use the bonds, the bill requires schools to be subject to state academic achievement standards and have an average elementary student-teacher ratio of 28 to one.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Dianne Feinstein
Bonds could be used if school districts meet one of three criteria:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dianne Feinstein
(1) The school is over 30 years old or the bonds will be used to install advanced or improved, telecommunications equipment; (2) Student growth rate will be at least 10 percent over the next 5 years; or (3) The construction or rehabilitation is needed to meet natural disaster requirements.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dianne Feinstein
The bill is the companion of H. R. 415, introduced by my California colleague, Representative Loretta Sanchez.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
The bonding authority can leverage additional funds and it offers a new financing tool for our schools that can complement existing funding sources in an effort to address the need to repair and upgrade existing schools. It offers assistance especially for small and low-income school districts because low-income communities with the most serious needs may have to pay the highest interest rates to issue bonds, if they can be issued at all. Because the bonds provide a tax credit to the bond holder, the bond is supported by the federal treasury, not the local school district.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.793
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Dianne Feinstein
The nation's schools are crumbling. We have many old schools. One third of the nation's 110,000 schools were built before World War II and only about one of 10 schools was built since 1980. More than one- third of the nation's existing schools are currently over 50 or more years old and need to be repaired or replaced. The General Accounting Office has said that nationally we need over $112 billion for construction and repairs at 80,000 schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
My state needs $26 billion from 1998 to 2008 to modernize and repair existing schools and $8 billion to build schools to meet enrollment growth. In November 1998, California voters approved state bonds providing $6.5 billion for school construction.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Dianne Feinstein
In addition to deteriorating schools, some schools are bursting at the seams because of the huge numbers of students and we can expect more pressure as enrollments rise. The "Baby Boom Echo" report by the U.S. Department of Education in September 1998, found that between 1988 and 2008, public high school enrollment will jump by 26 percent and elementary enrollment will go up by 17 percent. In 17 states, there will be a 15 percent increase in the number of public high school graduates. This school year, school enrollment is at a record level, 52.7 million students.
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
0.348
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dianne Feinstein
My state faces severe challenges:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Dianne Feinstein
1. High Enrollment: California today has a K-12 public school enrollment at 5.6 million students which represents more students than 36 states have in total population, all ages. We have a lot of students.
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
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
Between 1998 and 2008, when the national enrollment will grow by 4 percent, in California, it will escalate by 15 percent, the largest increase in the nation. California's high school enrollment is projected to increase by 35.3 percent by 2007. Each year between 160,000 and 190,000 new students enter California classrooms. Approximately 920,000 students are expected to be admitted to schools in the state during that period, boosting total enrollment from 5.6 million to 6.8 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Dianne Feinstein
California needs to build 7 new classrooms a day at 25 students per class between now and 2001 just to keep up with the growth in student population. By 2007, California will need 22,000 new classrooms. California needs to add about 327 schools over the next three years just to keep pace with the projected growth.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dianne Feinstein
2. Crowding: Our students are crammed into every available space and in temporary buildings. Today, 20 percent of our students are in portable classrooms. There are 63,000 relocatable classrooms in use in 1998.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Dianne Feinstein
3. Old Schools: Sixty percent of our schools are over 40 years old. 87 percent of the public schools need to upgrade and repair buildings, according to the General Accounting Office. Ron Ottinger, president of the San Diego Board of Education has said: "Roofs are leaking, pipes are bursting and many classrooms cannot accommodate today's computer technology." 4. High Costs: The cost of building a high school in California is almost twice the national cost. The U.S. average is $15 million; in California, it is $27 million. In California, our costs are higher than other states in part because our schools must be built to withstand earthquakes, floods, El Nino and a myriad of other natural disasters. California's state earthquake building standards add 3 to 4 percent to construction costs. Here's what it costs to build schools in California: an elementary school (K-6), $5.2 million; a middle school (7-8), $12.0 million; a high school (9-12), $27.0 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Dianne Feinstein
5. Class Size Reduction: Our state, commendably, is reducing class sizes in grades K through 3, but this means we need more classrooms.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Dianne Feinstein
Here are some examples in California of our construction needs:
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Dianne Feinstein
Los Angeles Unified School District got 16,000 additional students this year and expects an 11 percent enrollment growth by 2006. Because of overcrowding, they are bussing 13,000 students away from their home neighborhoods. For example, Cahuenga Elementary School has 1,500 students on 40 buses, with some children traveling on the bus two hours every day. Not only is this essentially wasted time for students and an expense of school districts, it means that it is very difficult for parents to get to their children's schools for school events and teacher conferences.
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
0.348
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Dianne Feinstein
Half of LA Unified's students attend school on a multi-track, year- round schedule because of overcrowding. This means their schools cannot offer remedial summer school programs for students that need extra help.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Dianne Feinstein
Olive View School in Corning Elementary School District, with over 70 percent of students in portable classrooms, needs to replace these aging and inadequate facilities.
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
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dianne Feinstein
Fresno Unified School District has a backlog of older schools needing repairs. For example, Del Mar Elementary School has a defective roof. Chuck McAlexander, Administrator, wrote me: "The leakage at Del Mar is so bad that the plaster ceiling of the corridor was falling and has been temporarily shored with plywood." San Bernardino City Unified School District, which is growing at a rate of over 1,000 students per year, has 25 schools over 30 years old, buildings needing improved classroom lighting, carpeting, electrical systems, and plumbing. Several schools need air condition so they can operate year-round to accommodate burgeoning enrollment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Dianne Feinstein
Berkeley High School was built in 1901 and damaged by the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. They are still trying to raise funds to replace the building.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.3
Gunning-Fog Score
5.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Dianne Feinstein
Polytechnic High School in Long Beach is over 100 years old and houses 4,200 students. The last repairs were done in 1933. Long Beach officials wrote:
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
1.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
97.4
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
2.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
In San Diego, 49 schools need roof repairs or replacement. Ninety-one elementary schools need new fire alarms and security systems. Mead Elementary School, which is 45 years old, has clogged and rusted plumbing beyond repair, with water pressure so weak that it amounts to a drip at times.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Dianne Feinstein
Ethel Phillips Elementary School, age 48, in the Sacramento City Unified School District, has dry rot in the classrooms because of water damaged and needs foundation repairs and new painting, to preserve the building.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Dianne Feinstein
Loleta Union School District, which is in an area of seismic activity, needs an overhaul of the wiring to support modern technology.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Dianne Feinstein
San Pasqual Union School District's only water well is contaminated and the 30-year-old roof needs replacement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Dianne Feinstein
At the San Miguel Elementary School in San Francisco, the windows are rotting and the roof is leaking so badly that they must set out buckets every time it rains.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
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
Dianne Feinstein
And on and on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
0
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Dianne Feinstein
School overcrowding places a heavy burden on teachers and students. Studies show that the test scores of students in schools in poor condition can fall as much as 11 percentage points behind scores of students in good buildings. Other studies show improvements of up to 20 percent in test scores when students move to a new facility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Dianne Feinstein
The point is that improving facilities improves teaching and learning. I hope that this bill will offer some help and most importantly provide new learning opportunities for our students. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a summary of this be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.946
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18