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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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18 Speakers
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Speakers
Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 82 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
11%
Strom Thurmond said 1835 words of a total of 15868 words.
12%
Bob Graham Bob Graham said 93 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
13%
Bob Graham said 1829 words of a total of 15868 words.
12%
Susan Collins Susan Collins said 76 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
10%
Susan Collins said 1496 words of a total of 15868 words.
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George Voinovich George Voinovich said 59 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
8%
George Voinovich said 1470 words of a total of 15868 words.
10%
Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 64 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
9%
Russ Feingold said 1376 words of a total of 15868 words.
9%
Frank R. Lautenberg Frank R. Lautenberg said 68 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
9%
Frank R. Lautenberg said 1051 words of a total of 15868 words.
7%
Kent Conrad Kent Conrad said 43 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
6%
Kent Conrad said 950 words of a total of 15868 words.
6%
Tom Daschle Tom Daschle said 40 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
6%
Tom Daschle said 924 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 33 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
5%
Paul Wellstone said 707 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Bill Roth Bill Roth said 31 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Bill Roth said 585 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 28 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Jeff Bingaman said 567 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Evan Bayh Evan Bayh said 28 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Evan Bayh said 547 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 25 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Patrick Leahy said 545 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Dick Durbin Dick Durbin said 24 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Dick Durbin said 543 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords said 20 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Jim Jeffords said 430 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Joseph Lieberman Joseph Lieberman said 20 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Joseph Lieberman said 416 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Paul Coverdell Paul Coverdell said 16 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Paul Coverdell said 346 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 16 sentences of a total of 766 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 251 words of a total of 15868 words.
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Full Transcript
Paul Coverdell
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation -- the Federal Facilities Community Right-To-Know Act of 1999 -- which provides that the federal government is held to the same reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 as private entities. In 1986, Congress directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a national inventory to inform the public about chemicals used and released in their communities. Since enactment of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act, manufactures have been required to keep extensive records on how they use and store hazardous chemicals and report releases of hundreds of hazardous chemicals annually. EPA compiles the reported information into the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0101635458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062239364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00342028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016351829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010860603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002594016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.94841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.66201E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.15497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.46176E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.6882E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.266
Magnitude:
114
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Paul Coverdell
The Toxic Release Inventory is a publicly available data base containing specific chemical release and transfer information from manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. The TRI is intended to promote planning for chemical emergencies and to provide information to the public regarding the presence and release of toxic and hazardous chemicals in their communities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0630812196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0528615201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0109466826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034237131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009389235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.80356E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.70907E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6794E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.67448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.4509E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0648E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
67.389
Magnitude:
54
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Paul Coverdell
In August 1993, President Clinton signed Executive Order 12856, which required Federal facilities to begin submitting TRI reports beginning in calendar year 1994 activities. I commend President Clinton for taking this action. However, this executive order does not have the force of law and could be changed by a future Administration. The National Governors Association's policy on federal facilities states that "Congress should ensure that federal and state `right to know' requirements apply to federal facilities." My legislation simply amends the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act to cover federal facilities. It is important for the Federal government to protect the environment and its citizens from hazardous substances. People living near federal facilities have the right to know what hazardous substances are being released into the environment by these facilities so they can better protect themselves and their children from these potential threats. It is my strong belief that federal facilities should be treated the same as private entities. My legislation attempts to move us closer towards that goal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93156
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0110473513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048938364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031834807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011635538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008592938
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.27506E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.6757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.52708E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.8749E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.9734E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.6186E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
89.457
Magnitude:
166
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I rise today in celebration of Earth Day to introduce the National Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act of 1999. I introduce this bill again today because I firmly believe that deposit laws are a common sense, proven method to increase recycling, save energy, create jobs, and decrease the generation of waste and proliferation of landfills. Unfortunately, recycling rates for beverage containers have recently dropped, making this legislation even more important.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.677
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0422839279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0253416685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050697581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005010256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001280469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.34589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.22021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.46479E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.3727E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1966E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.34E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
86.636
Magnitude:
66
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jim Jeffords
The experience of ten states, including Vermont, attest to the success of a deposit law or bottle bill as it is commonly called. The recycling rates in these states for aluminum cans is 80 percent, while the overall national average in 1998 was only 55 percent. Cans recycled in deposit states accounted for half of all cans recycled in the country during this period. Although a national recycling rate of 55 percent may seem significant, every three seconds, 14,000 aluminum cans are discarded as waste.
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0373236049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0092898619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043007894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007226397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002115679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.95466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.72407E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.02971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.9074E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1022E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.528E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
93.999
Magnitude:
58
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jim Jeffords
Such waste is rapidly overflowing landfills, washing up on our beaches, and piling up on our roadways. Our country's solid waste problems are very real, and they will continue to haunt us until we take action. The throw-away ethic that has emerged in this country is not insurmountable, and recycling is part of the solution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.199998403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051882063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0028731543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012128776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008753738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.5811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.81601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.61905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.362E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2212E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.618E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
85.555
Magnitude:
60
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jim Jeffords
The concept of a national bottle bill is simple: to provide the consumer with an incentive to return the container for reuse of recycling. Consumers pay a nominal cost per bottle or can when purchasing a beverage and are refunded their money when they bring the container back either to a retailer or redemption center. Retailers are paid a fee for their participation in the program, and any unclaimed deposits are used to finance state environmental programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0741376542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0118779695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002924358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013835999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008418978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006143355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.70555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.2572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.9363E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.88E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2677E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
97.123
Magnitude:
65
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jim Jeffords
Under my proposal, a 10-cent deposit on certain beverage containers would take effect in states which have beverage container recovery rates of less than 70 percent, the minimum recovery rate achieved by existing bottle bill states. Labels showing the deposit value would be affixed to containers, and retailers would receive a 2-cent fee per container for their participation in the program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0279004948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036841597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003481712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0029133882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009924979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005844927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004641214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.53017E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.65079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.43119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0032E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
52.881
Magnitude:
47
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
32.187
Magnitude:
47
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jim Jeffords
This legislation I introduce today is consistent with our nation's solid waste management objectives. A national bottle bill would reduce solid waste and litter, save natural resources and energy, and create a much needed partnership between consumers, industry, and local governments. I urge my colleagues to join these ten states, including Vermont, and support a nation-wide bottle deposit law. Because for our children, the health of the planet may be our most enduring legacy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0289182644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032508891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012485873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005060432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001652707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001133184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.48663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.4142E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.78E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0662E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.43E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.659
Magnitude:
48
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that would require country of origin labeling of perishable agricultural commodities imported into the United States. I offer the "Imported Produce Labeling Act" to ensure that Americans know the origin of every orange, banana, tomato, cucumber, and green pepper on display in the grocery store.
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
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0702563673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066121407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063874497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047859907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010479123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009236638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003916311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000222256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.19966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.67478E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8748E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
77.016
Magnitude:
61
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bob Graham
For two decades, Floridians shopping at their local grocery stores have been able to make educated choices about the food products they purchase for their families. In 1979, in my first year as Governor, I proudly signed legislation to make country of origin labels commonplace in produce sections all over Florida. This labeling requirement has proven to be neither complicated nor burdensome for Florida's farmers or retailers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.534
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.013349521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0103330654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091291025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035640409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032502663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007799418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002403703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001792933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000170306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.08693E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.09527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
62.955
Magnitude:
43
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
29.589
Magnitude:
43
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Bob Graham
Country of origin labeling is not new to the American marketplace. For decades, "Made In" labels have been as visible as price tags on clothes, toys, television sets, watches, and many other products. It makes little sense that such labels are nowhere to be found in the produce section of grocery stores in the vast majority of states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual
0.011656178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0101865306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036051126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034404544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004612097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003980511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003860363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.09741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.63084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.77074E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
61.862
Magnitude:
35
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Graham
The current lack of identifying information on produce means that Americans who wish to heed government health warnings about foreign products or who have justifiable concerns about other nations' labor, environmental, and agricultural standards are powerless to choose other perishables. In fact, according to nationwide surveys, between 74 and 83 percent of consumers favor mandatory country of origin labeling for fresh produce.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0040984334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0008210889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007587495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006822629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003340673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003139817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.44314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.38523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4951E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.04E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
80.414
Magnitude:
56
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.6
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bob Graham
This is a low-cost, common sense method of informing consumers, as retailers will simply be asked to provide this information by means of a label, stamp, or placard. Implementation of this practice in Florida resulted in an estimated cost of only $10 monthly per grocery store, a remarkably small price to pay to provide American consumers with the information they need to make informed produce purchases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.27297
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0280065957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0237599932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028443332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019941737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013868351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013707684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001498448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001171864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.04535E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.32143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
74.66
Magnitude:
81
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Bob Graham
In addition, a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that twenty-six of our key trading partners require country of origin labeling for fresh fruits and vegetables. By adopting this amendment, our law will become more consistent with the laws of our global trading partners.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0116971758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0057541358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020967715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011278232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000463317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002969725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00011095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.03461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.46854E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.09313E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2192E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
21.928
Magnitude:
42
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
Consumers have the right to know basic information about the fruits and vegetables that they bring home to their families. Congress can take a major step toward achieving this simple goal by passing the "Imported Produce Labeling Act," thereby restoring American shoppers' ability to make an informed decision.
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)
3.21888
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0018575682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000421942
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001039272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.83511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.73173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.25005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.6368E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3804E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.393E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.48E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
83.394
Magnitude:
167
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
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, today I am introducing America's Red Rock Wilderness Act to protect an important part of our nation's natural heritage. America's Red Rock Wilderness Act designates 9.1 million acres of public land in Utah as wilderness.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3040236421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0986651052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.031285017
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0208657555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061430939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00434637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004510499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002187656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001219018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8542E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.26097E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
81.237
Magnitude:
72
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Dick Durbin
Passage of America's Red Rock Wilderness Act is essential to protect a national treasure for future generations of Americans. It provides wilderness protection for magnificent canyons, red rock cliffs and rock formations unlike any on earth. The lands included in this legislation contain steep slick rock canyons, high cliffs offering spectacular vistas of rare rock formations, desert lands, important archeological sites, and habitat for rare plant and animal species.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2385560889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1360335271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0413393136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0271628145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0204852549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0049705384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0025210846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008198715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003664038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001756027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.18637E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Dick Durbin
The areas designated for wilderness protection in America's Red Rock Wilderness Act are based on a detailed inventory of lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management conducted by volunteers from the Utah Wilderness Coalition. Between 1996 and 1998, UWC volunteers and staff surveyed thousands of square miles of BLM land, taking over 50,000 photos and compiling documentation to ensure that these areas meet federal wilderness 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)
2.56495
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2131863032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0787201803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0565228809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0197517511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0070492366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035148292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0015563239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010906228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005561416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004950549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002901235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
92.216
Magnitude:
29
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Dick Durbin
As a result of this inventory, an additional 3.4 million acres not included in earlier Utah wilderness bills have been added to the wilderness designations in America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. Most of the areas added to the bill are in the remote Great Basin deserts in the western portion of the state and the red rock canyons in Southern Utah, which had not been included in earlier inventories.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0220870061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0101824044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0045568893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0024296558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001876094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007436655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003537915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.9362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.13232E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.6919E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.317E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
92.112
Magnitude:
83
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dick Durbin
Recently, BLM completed a re-inventory of approximately 6 million acres of federal land which had been proposed for wilderness designation in previous wilderness bills. The results provide a convincing confirmation of the inventory conducted by UWC volunteers. Of the 6 million acres it re-inventoried, BLM found that 5.8 million acres qualified for wilderness consideration. Almost all of these lands are included in America's Red Rock Wilderness 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)
2.3979
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1620595925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.074912369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0055827448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016126025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016043745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005531535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003167248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001277858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.12181E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.25905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.85757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dick Durbin
Theodore Roosevelt once stated, "The Nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased and not impaired in value." Unfortunately, these fragile, scenic lands in Utah are threatened by oil, gas and mining interests, destructive use by off-road vehicles, increased commercial development, and proposals to construct roads, communication towers, transmission lines, and dams. We must act now to protect these lands for future generations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.316
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.148815068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0256323197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0087947708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055525667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034674937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029564195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0015242978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001644025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.56379E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.76311E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.295
Magnitude:
11
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Dick Durbin
America's Red Rock Wilderness Act is supported by a broad coalition of over 150 environmental, conservation, and recreational organizations and citizen groups. In independent television and newspaper surveys and public hearings on this issue, the citizens of Utah also have expressed overwhelming support for a strong wilderness bill.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3300308716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0859695603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0126580257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0070180278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046531386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019600006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000430193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001430249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.00014236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.65628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
42.063
Magnitude:
6
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
41.868
Magnitude:
6
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.3
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dick Durbin
Yesterday was John Muir's birthday. He observed that "Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life." America's Red Rock Wilderness Act honors his vision.
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
0.788
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1148792682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0448920298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017180377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009229251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005509161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003944036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003453367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.8786E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.03974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.48874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.31408E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
40.714
Magnitude:
16
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
21.258
Magnitude:
16
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Dick Durbin
The preservation of our nation's vital natural resources will be one of our most important legacies. I urge my colleagues to join me as a cosponsor of this important bill to protect the America's Red Rock Wilderness area in Utah for future generations.
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
0.861
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0500855793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005182287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034603851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008320736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008118574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.6918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.05932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.65973E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.28203E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
50.741
Magnitude:
72
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
37.169
Magnitude:
72
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I am very pleased to join the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) as an original co-sponsor of legislation to designate 9.1 million acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands in Utah as wilderness.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.788
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.335892546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0733644876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0527792494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0283621775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0124931699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0115365998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076530836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035431454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.002019736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006578621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005531424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
92.729
Magnitude:
63
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Russ Feingold
Though this is the second time this particular measure has been introduced in this body, this year's legislation has been substantially revised. As the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) has already described, these revisions have been made on the basis of a citizen-led re-inventory of the wilderness quality lands that remain on BLM lands in Utah.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0398408272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0303654146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025355585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013183476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005948646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003189317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.44474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.4571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.18946E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1669E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.675E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
93.249
Magnitude:
49
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Russ Feingold
During the April recess I had an opportunity to travel to Utah. I viewed firsthand some of the lands that would be designated for wilderness under Senator Durbin's bill. I was able to view most of the proposed wilderness areas from the air, and was able to enhance my understanding through hikes outside of the Zion National Park on the Dry Creek Bench wilderness unit contained in this proposal, and inside the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to Upper Calf Creek Falls.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1361417468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0543340459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0183436001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0111012603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014174268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008379288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007564015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003838556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.72105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.33718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.49551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
76.389
Magnitude:
80
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Russ Feingold
I support this legislation, for a few reasons, Mr. President, but most of all because I have personally seen what is at stake, and I know the marvelous resources that Wisconsinites and all Americans own in the BLM lands of Southern Utah.
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
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0148598527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104870967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031307874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014922663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010431314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008719062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005518163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001805216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001234128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.77987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Russ Feingold
Second, Mr. President, I support this legislation because I believe it sets the broadest and boldest mark for the lands that should be protected in Southern Utah. I believe that when the Senate considers wilderness legislation it ought to know, as a benchmark, the full measure of those lands which are deserving of wilderness protection. This bill encompases all the BLM lands of wilderness quality in Utah. Unfortunately, Mr. President, the Senate has not, as we do today, always had the benefit of considering wilderness designations for all of the deserving lands in Southern Utah. During the 104th Congress, I joined with the former Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Bradley) in opposing that Congress' Omnibus Parks legislation. It contained provisions, which were eventually removed, that many in my home state of Wisconsin believed not only designated as wilderness too little of the Bureau of Land Management's holding in Utah deserving of such protection, but also substantively changed the protections afforded designated lands under the Wilderness Act of 1964.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.80952
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.05412
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0768534665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0481084891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0399220298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0054940225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000571886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004460728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002147367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.56419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.56655E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.0759E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3431E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
59.427
Magnitude:
67
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
27.783
Magnitude:
67
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Russ Feingold
The lands of Southern Utah are very special to the people of Wisconsin. In writing to me last Congress, my constituents described these lands as places of solitude, special family moments, and incredible beauty. In December 1997, Ron Raunikar of the Capital Times, a paper in Madison, WI, wrote:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.858
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1009999658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0393498689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0113244532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032069678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019630123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017044615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012717873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002622136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.1016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.00028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.01245E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
59.188
Magnitude:
24
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
27.891
Magnitude:
24
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Russ Feingold
Some may say, Mr. President, that this legislation is unnecessary and Utah already has the "monument" that Wallace Stegner wrote about, designated by President Clinton on September 18, 1997. However, it is important to note, the land of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument comprises only about one tenth of the lands that will be granted wilderness protection under this bill.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1645181561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0300232554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027448437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001975339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000872957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008408121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004555684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003450624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002291332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.62133E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.02129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
94.159
Magnitude:
62
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Russ Feingold
I supported the President's actions to designate the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. On September 17, 1997, amid reports of the pending designation, I wrote a letter to President Clinton to support that action which was co-signed by six other members of the Senate. That letter concluded with the following statement "We remain interested in working with the Administration on appropriate legislation to evaluate and protect the full extent of public lands in Utah that meet the criteria of the 1964 Wilderness Act." I believe that the measure being introduced today will accomplish that goal. Identical in its designations to legislation sponsored in the other body by Rep. Maurice Hinchey of New York, it is the culmination of more than 15 years and four Congresses of effort in the other body beginning with the legislative work of the former Congressman from Utah (Mr. Owens).
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)
3.13549
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1619500108
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0696129806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073707852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017899525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011671979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009078093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004578349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001580295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001323346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.94179E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.18447E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
88.967
Magnitude:
53
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Russ Feingold
The measure protects wild lands that really are not done justice by any description in words. In my trip I found widely varied and distinct terrain, remarkable American resources of red rock cliff walls, desert, canyons and gorges which encompass the canyon country of the Colorado Plateau, the Mojave Desert and portions of the Great Basin. The lands also include mountain ranges in western Utah, and stark areas like the new National Monument. These regions appeal to all types of American outdoor interests from hikers and sightseers to hunters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1062597847
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0217270775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00781907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074866286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029773228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001881374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005565385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005008607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004967333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004338342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003345615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
92.928
Magnitude:
54
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Russ Feingold
Phil Haslanger of the Capital Times, answered an important question I am often asked when people want to know why a Senator from Wisconsin would co-sponsor legislation to protect lands in Utah. He wrote on September 13, 1995 simply that "These are not scenes that you could see in Wisconsin. That's part of what makes them special." He continues, and adds what I think is an even more important reason to act to protect these lands than the landscape's uniqueness, "the fight over wilderness lands in Utah is a test case of sorts. The anti- environmental factions in Congress are trying hard to remove restrictions on development in some of the nation's most splendid areas." Wisconsinites are watching this test case closely. I believe, Mr. President, that Wisconsinites view the outcome of this fight to save Utah's lands as a sign of where the nation is headed with respect to its stewardship of natural resources. For example, some in my home state believe that among federal lands that comprise the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the Nicolet and Chequamegon National Forests there are lands that are deserving of wilderness protection. These federal properties are incredibly important, and they mean a great deal to the people of Wisconsin. Wisconsinites want to know that, should additional lands in Wisconsin be brought forward for wilderness designation, the type of protection they expect from federal law is still available to be extended because it had been properly extended to other places of national significance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.51515
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.51515
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0086326196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0070143346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0023241586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013588668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001664453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001292338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.87319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.93159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.21457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4515E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.584E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
72
Russ Feingold
What Haslanger's Capital Times comments make clear is that while some in Congress may express concern about creating new wilderness in Utah, wilderness, as Wisconsinites know, is not created by legislation. Legislation to protect existing wilderness insures that future generations may have an experience on public lands equal to that which is available today. The action of Congress to preserve wild lands by extending the protections of the Wilderness Act of 1964 will publicly codify that expectation and promise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0063666346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0048463353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037687663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036946378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010875485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006993533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003296791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001977688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001052406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.0075E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7806E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
84.368
Magnitude:
25
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Russ Feingold
Third, this legislation has earned my support, and deserves the support of others in this body, because all of the acres that will be protected under this bill are already public lands held in trust by the federal government for the people of the United States. Thus, while they are physically located in Utah, their preservation is important to the citizens of Wisconsin as it is for other Americans.
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
0.935
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0037990088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019445089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005946247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002250802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001011059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.72573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.01271E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.75386E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.47134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.2265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.9691E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
85.359
Magnitude:
63
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Russ Feingold
Finally, I support this bill because I believe that there will likely be action during this Congress to develop consensus legislation to protect the lands contained in this proposal. We all need to be involved in helping to forge that consensus in order to ensure the best stewardship of that land. As many in this body know, the BLM has completed a review of the lands designated in the bill sponsored in the last Congress by the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) and adjacent areas. BLM has found that 5.8 million acres of lands, slightly more than the acreage of the old bill, meet the criteria for wilderness protection under the Wilderness Act. While the re-inventory is not a formal recommendation to Congress for wilderness designation, it suggests that there are and should be more lands in play as the debate over wilderness protection in Utah moves forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.7
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.054135255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0532980659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018928071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005596274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000462836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000203026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.57625E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.93164E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.38005E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5389E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.2249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
46.574
Magnitude:
21
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
43.943
Magnitude:
21
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Russ Feingold
I am also watching closely the on-going dialogue between Governor Leavitt and Secretary Babbitt regarding possible wilderness protection for some of the West Desert lands that are contained in this legislation, and the formal Section 202 process in which the BLM will be engaged in Utah. I hope that the leaders of those efforts will look to this legislation as a guide in identifying the areas that need to be protected as wilderness.
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
0.818
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0073299008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051853021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002510004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004816144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003501329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.1945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8067E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.0764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.298E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.26E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.514
Magnitude:
53
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Russ Feingold
I am eager to work with my colleague from Illinois (Mr. Durbin) to protect these lands. I commend him for introducing this measure.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0033975986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026908388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015537405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011447798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000182455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001418353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.67715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.52593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.20059E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.785E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.841
Magnitude:
69
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74
Gunning-Fog Score
4.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, today, along with Senator Conrad, I am introducing legislation, the Social Security and Medicare Lock Box Act, to reserve budget surpluses for both Social Security and Medicare.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0357673387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0136346309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0126743311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0076945093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033308785
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029774563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001643541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006493885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002586906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000212116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001014741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.972
Magnitude:
84
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, this bill is an alternative to the Abraham-Domenici- Ashcroft lock box legislation now before the Senate. There are several differences between the two versions. But I want to highlight this, most importantly: the Republican proposal claims to protect Social Security, but it doesn't even pretend to protect Medicare. This bill would reserve surpluses for both Social Security and Medicare. And the main question for the Senate is whether we care enough about Medicare to provide it with a real lock box.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1185234054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0090604321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073267765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0066015498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050093491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043621658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002576351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.95056E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.17384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5712E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.5859E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
93.114
Magnitude:
110
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, as I explained earlier, the Republican lock box has three major flaws.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0067900015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0022126598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012418352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004965736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004245657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002134572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001392653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.24984E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5781E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.294E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.731E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.555
Magnitude:
69
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Frank R. Lautenberg
First, it fails to protect Social Security, and actually threatens benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0217490902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0133636961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033884415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009992076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005732828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003378733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002741162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.1181E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3345E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2272E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6657E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
22.259
Magnitude:
37
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Frank R. Lautenberg
Second, it reserves nothing for Medicare.
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
0.1281232922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.004469906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019887953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019252468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017908711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002847727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001196231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.91605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.8483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.74756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4689E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.6
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Frank R. Lautenberg
And, third, it could result in a government default, which could trigger a world-wide economic catastrophe.
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
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0243909119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0136568429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0030375348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000782313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003609635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000342028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001943014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001571308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001068989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001068489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1211E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
34.567
Magnitude:
37
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Frank R. Lautenberg
Our plan corrects each of these problems in a responsible way that will work. It provides an ironclad guarantee that 100 percent of the Social Security surplus will be saved for Social Security. It reserves 40 percent of the non-Social Security, on-budget surplus for Medicare. And, the lock box is enforced not by a risky new limit on public debt, but though the same budget procedures that produced the first budget surplus in 30 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.567
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0828898221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0135796174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0078080135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013998945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012912174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000780322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0005520189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.21927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.41212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.061E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
71.762
Magnitude:
71
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Frank R. Lautenberg
With respect to Social Security, Mr. President, our lock box would create a new point of order against a budget resolution that spends the Social Security surplus. This provision is also in the Republican amendment. But our point of order requires a supermajority to waive while theirs can be waived by a simple majority vote.
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
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0052042113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026525806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021249514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000343609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002740759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.18903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.86298E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.57279E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.0818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.73E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.481E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.943
Magnitude:
66
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Frank R. Lautenberg
The Republican amendment also contains a trap door that would allow Social Security contributions to be diverted for purposes other than Social Security benefits, such as risky new privatization schemes. Our proposal includes no such trap door. To the contrary, its enforcement procedures would remain in effect until legislation is enacted certifying that Social Security's life has been extended for the long- term.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4818509333
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0924242893
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0309475756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003034266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002034556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012766711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006625578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003483709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001689792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001149187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3606E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
26.664
Magnitude:
83
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Frank R. Lautenberg
In addition to protecting Social Security, Mr. President, our lock box extends similar protections to the Medicare program. The proposal creates supermajority points of order against a budget resolution or any subsequent legislation that fails to reserve roughly 40 percent of the on-budget surplus for Medicare over the next 15 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8475234732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.578557048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0740041723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0084167703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0043887245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007129509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004511213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001744548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.91229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.1048E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.81E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
33.064
Magnitude:
33
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, the Medicare Trust Fund is now expected to be bankrupt by 2015. We should move quickly to reform and modernize the program. But it's also clear that we'll need additional resources when the baby boom generation starts to retire. Even with reforms that substantially reduce costs, the revenues coming to the Medicare Trust Fund will not support this larger number of beneficiaries. Nor will they provide the resources needed to modernize the program or provide a prescription drug benefit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1968510682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0491123705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0095259085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007653059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005647013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002946662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002201694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000189757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.79444E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.84737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.58093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
24.588
Magnitude:
122
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
20.714
Magnitude:
122
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Frank R. Lautenberg
In case anyone has any doubt about that, consider the so-called Breaux-Thomas plan that was considered by the bipartisan Medicare Commission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0943483028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0419440912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0285416696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0114349401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002183727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.99931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.27445E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.06622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.31407E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8543E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.74E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
48.966
Magnitude:
89
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Frank R. Lautenberg
By their own calculation, that plan would save $100 billion over ten years and extends the Trust Fund for only 3 additional years. In the scheme of things, that's not very long. But even this meager extension of the Trust Fund relies on several controversial proposals, including raising the age of eligibility for Medicare, establishing unlimited home health copayments, and completely eliminating the Direct Medicare Education program from Medicare.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3826073837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0579993881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0293936668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111771544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072627372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019782365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018614057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005858924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001991734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.36695E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4112E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
87.062
Magnitude:
75
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Frank R. Lautenberg
The bottom line, Mr. President, is that we need more resources for Medicare. And our amendment would give us an opportunity to provide them.
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
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0571979384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0261404086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085414889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027300499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002115075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001154695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004845809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001267389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.05839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.70923E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.986E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
80.552
Magnitude:
33
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Frank R. Lautenberg
Under our proposal, in the short term, the Medicare reserve would be used to reduce the debt. Over the next ten years, our proposal would reduce debt held by the public by $30 billion more than the Republican plan. By reducing debt held by the public, our lockbox would dramatically reduce the government's interest costs. And that would free up resources to allow the government to meet its existing commitments to Medicare. By contrast, under the Republican plan, every penny of the non-Social Security surplus is consumed. That would increase interest costs and almost guarantee further cuts in benefits in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.884
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2371845301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0457436719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0123417747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004508267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000217638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001748081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001721152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.46925E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.43536E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.22499E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.327
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, not only does our lockbox do more to protect Medicare and reduce debt, it also has a stronger lock and more responsible enforcement procedure for both Social Security and Medicare.
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
0.787
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0321453408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0042167394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002860061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002768682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001931976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001414062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001029526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.243E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.36063E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.0034E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6077E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.586
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Frank R. Lautenberg
As I've explained, Mr. President, the Republican amendment includes a reckless new scheme that relies on the threat of a default to enforce its provisions. That not only could permanently damage our credit standing, it could force the government to stop issuing Social Security checks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2243975876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0243827264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015279946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013145699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007375652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006948605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001181966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.82668E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4893E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.3881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.8E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.326
Magnitude:
50
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Frank R. Lautenberg
We have a better idea, Mr. President. As I said earlier, we have a 60-vote point of order against including Social Security in the budget totals, as well as a 60-vote point of order against using any of the Medicare reserve. Then, even if Congress tries to spend that money, our lockbox blocks it through automatic across-the-board cuts, rather than creating a crisis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.6907510571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1549894223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0107929074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0078466095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0078443278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034223944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030505487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014000627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002795687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.57787E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8465E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Frank R. Lautenberg
Mr. President, this is the best way to ensure fiscal restraint. Not by causing a crisis after money has already been committed. But by using the tools of the budget process to block those commitments in the first place. That's why our legislation would enforce the lock box through the tried and true mechanisms of the pay-go rules and across- the-board cuts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.841
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3075687215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0171230611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005270609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004613905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003400005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002875426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000125551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001230323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.5265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.675E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.007E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.783
Magnitude:
46
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Frank R. Lautenberg
If Congress attempts to spend part of the Social Security surplus or Medicare reserve, the sequester rules of the Balanced Budget Act would make automatic spending cuts in order to keep the reserve intact. This is far better than triggering a debt crisis, and threatening a government default, as the Republican amendment proposes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.7343786303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.5764278118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045907404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011119996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010919102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008348658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001292465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.87402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.5105E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0528E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6376E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
28.428
Magnitude:
71
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
27.29
Magnitude:
71
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Frank R. Lautenberg
To sum up, Mr. President, the Republican amendment claims to protect Social Security, but it really threatens Social Security benefits. Ours is a real lockbox that protects both Social Security and Medicare. It's a more responsible alternative that avoids the risk of default. And it would reduce debt by more than the underlying amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1492097508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0743319571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.002827452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020348683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013478681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005243281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004346936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001461621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.43369E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.94119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.7165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
63.049
Magnitude:
65
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Frank R. Lautenberg
I hope my colleagues will support it and I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the bill, along with certain related materials, be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0810708327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0156491122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012708041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007890098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007291051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001381744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001054949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.11263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.17678E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.65266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.329E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.396
Magnitude:
285
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Medicaid Nursing Incentive Act, a bill to provide direct Medicaid reimbursement for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0679259014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0253409671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0079263722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010544817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005615451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001492852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.00765E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.72808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.4973E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4154E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6321E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
58.334
Magnitude:
31
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tom Daschle
This legislation eliminates a counterproductive Medicaid payment policy. Under current law, State Medicaid programs may exclude certified nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists from Medicaid reimbursement, even though these practitioners are fully trained to provide many of the same services as those provided by primary care physicians. This policy is both discriminatory and shortsighted; it severs a critical access link for Medicaid beneficiaries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.6711669266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.4166896921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0583164277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034807159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000795943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007591939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003539403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001718663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.39523E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8528E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.388E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Tom Daschle
The ultimate goal of this proposal is to enhance the availability of cost-effective primary care to our nation's most vulnerable citizens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.259
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.69598414
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1624455792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1129638287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0484371674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040334569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019310795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004751168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003852922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.60677E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.15841E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
56.174
Magnitude:
23
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
Studies have documented the fact that millions of Americans each year go without the health care services they need, because physicians simply are not available to care for them. This problem plagues rural and urban areas alike, in parts of the country as diverse as south central Los Angeles and Lemmon, South Dakota.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.611
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.4826422781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.110590586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0469076185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.02430358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0138263174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020581438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000851777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004321693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001628334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.242E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4978E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
46.892
Magnitude:
31
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
40.985
Magnitude:
31
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
Medicaid beneficiaries are particularly vulnerable, since in recent years an increasing number of health professionals have chosen not to care for them or have been unwilling to locate in the inner-city and rural communities where many beneficiaries live. Fortunately, there is an exception to the trend: nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists frequently accept patients whom others will not treat and serve in areas where others refuse to work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.458
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1447824296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0656904478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112336995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043359832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032310745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004005396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003605042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002784623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001774789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.90506E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6073E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.672
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.4
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tom Daschle
Studies have shown that nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists provide quality, cost-effective care. Their advanced clinical training enables them to assume responsibility for up to 80 percent of the primary care services usually performed by physicians, often at a lower cost and with a high level of patient satisfaction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0284718495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0104100691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047273759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0036195048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031797397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009477859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007958754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.74433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.97825E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.34812E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.067E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
44.158
Magnitude:
78
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
36.044
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Tom Daschle
Congress has already recognized the expanding contributions of nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. For more than a decade, CHAMPUS has provided direct payment to nurse practitioners. In 1990, Congress mandated direct payment for nurse practitioner services under the Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan. The Medicare program, which already covered nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialist services in rural areas, was modified under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 to provide coverage for these services in all geographic areas. The bill I am introducing today establishes the same payment policy under Medicaid.
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)
1.02165
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0979765086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0232427396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049650243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043907334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010089872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007093915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002139843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.73808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.63E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.14E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
73.548
Magnitude:
117
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, the ramifications of this issue extend beyond the Medicaid program and its beneficiaries. There is a broader lesson here that applies to our effort to make cost-effective, high-quality health care services available and accessible to all Americans.
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)
1.22378
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0620591745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0228311779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0210301165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0176181973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004175253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002942809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.83316E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.87095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.78966E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.9919E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
66.829
Magnitude:
33
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
21.89
Magnitude:
33
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Tom Daschle
One of the cornerstones of this kind of care is the expansion of primary and preventive care, delivered to individuals in convenient, familiar places where they live, work, and go to school. More than 2 million of our nation's nurses currently provide care in these sites -- in home health agencies, nursing homes, ambulatory care clinics, and schools. In places like South Dakota, nurses are often the only health care professionals available in the small towns and rural counties across the state.
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)
3.61092
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0333478674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0146584396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039533759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013161982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009574594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006949904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000432159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001429834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.71784E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.88451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.05353E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.815
Magnitude:
49
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Tom Daschle
These nurses and other nonphysician health professionals play an important role in the delivery of care. And this role will only increase as we move from a system that focuses on the costly treatment of illness to one that emphasizes primary preventive care and health promotion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0618185848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.055788696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057055935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029647683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013209955
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005169203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002775977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000247996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.37164E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.74016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8246E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
76.585
Magnitude:
53
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Daschle
But, first, we must reevaluate outdated attitudes and break down barriers that prevent nurses from using the full range of their training and skills in caring for patients. In 1994, the Pew Health Professions Commission concluded that nurse practitioners are not being fully utilized to deliver primary care services. The commission recommended eliminating fiscal discrimination by paying nurse practitioners directly for the services they provide. This step will help nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists expand access to the primary care that so many communities currently lack.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.58621
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.58621
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.2852
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0356309873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0341307721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0156037102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0100865574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060601218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006923423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006197787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005192911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.53945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.72601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.074E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.098
Magnitude:
60
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Tom Daschle
As I have worked on access and reimbursement issues related to nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, I have encountered two related issues I would also like to highlight.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0026293372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004250814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003284477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003112862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000209293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001841287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001827875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001607544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001543633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.16591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.13858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.402
Magnitude:
53
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Daschle
Later this month, I plan to introduce legislation to increase the reimbursement rate for nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists who practice in rural and underserved areas. Currently, physicians who serve in a health professional shortage area receive a 10 percent boost in their Medicare payment as an incentive to provide services in the regions that need them the most. As we know, nurses are already providing critical primary and preventive care in these areas and deserve the bonus payments that physicians are already receiving.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0200280425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0153273329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0148806401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0091129681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0022574899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017592856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001697263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011724469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.16861E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.1223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.25474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.723
Magnitude:
80
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Tom Daschle
I would also encourage my colleagues to closely monitor the impact of Medicaid managed care on access to care provided by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists. In some areas of the country, implementation of managed care has prevented patients from continuing to receive health care services from nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists because they are not listed as primary care providers or preferred providers. Advanced practice nurses provide cost- effective, local, quality care, and I am concerned about early reports that access to these professionals is being limited by new health delivery arrangements. We should certainly keep an eye on this issue as Medicaid managed care systems develop.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78378
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78378
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.00747
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0596810423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0171346896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003753143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019204113
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014166539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008376891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000389008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003071187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000256368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001450687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.204E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
78.748
Magnitude:
34
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Tom Daschle
Mr. President, I hope my colleagues will carefully consider the issues I have raised and support the measure I am introducing today, recognizing the critical role nurse practitioners and other nonphysician health professionals play in our health care delivery system, as well as the increasingly significant contribution they can make in the future. I ask unanimous consent that the full text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0352364528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0243618371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037106256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011833791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009577451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001844963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001658451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001488408
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.22952E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.70946E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.4592E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
32.138
Magnitude:
34
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, this bill that I have sent to the desk is being introduced on behalf of myself and Senator Chafee. It is entitled "The Earth Day Act." Its purpose is to designate April 22 as Earth Day.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0522931397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0395624782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0142050994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034754587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024092016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000666351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004665746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.33991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.43978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.78043E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.322E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
59.527
Magnitude:
41
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.4
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jeff Bingaman
Today, of course, is April 22. Let me provide a little history for my colleagues or anyone listening.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0480635703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0277128507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0273035112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047248472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002760031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003339418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001593082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.48901E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.96149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9861E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.586
Magnitude:
81
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Jeff Bingaman
The first Earth Day was 29 years ago, in 1970, and I think we are all aware that Earth Day was first conceived by our former colleague, Senator Gaylord Nelson, who is universally considered the founder of Earth Day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0303430716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0169428036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031451513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010446625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007259171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004915744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002498124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.57751E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9685E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.9297E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.031E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
38.339
Magnitude:
58
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
26.118
Magnitude:
58
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environment
Score:
22.389
Magnitude:
58
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Jeff Bingaman
He has written a short summary of what brought Earth Day about, how it came about. In it he points out that in a speech that he gave in Seattle in September of 1969, he announced that there would be a national environmental teach-in in the spring of 1970. And the wire services picked up that story. And the next thing he knew, there was a movement afoot to actually have that happen.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0369026122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0081171806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000698602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002898415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.94355E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.80772E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.55316E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.44426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0765E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4178E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.892E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
96.627
Magnitude:
109
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Jeff Bingaman
That first Earth Day involved some 20 million Americans. Since then, the concept and the idea of Earth Day has focused the attention of the country, focused the attention of the world, in fact, on the importance of our environment and the importance of preserving and maintaining our environment. We have a great debt of gratitude we owe to former Senator Nelson for his leadership on this.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0260203291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0095571995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013318817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011046221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003847209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001260185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001006485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.17143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.79473E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.12529E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.694E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
91.956
Magnitude:
61
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jeff Bingaman
We also owe a great debt of gratitude to the person that did the nuts and bolts work of organizing that first Earth Day, and that, of course is Denis Hayes. He is now president of the Seattle-based Bullitt Foundation, but he has been recognized recently by Time magazine as one of their heroes of the planet. I think his instrumental role, his essential role in bringing about that first Earth Day, making such a success of it, has been recognized by all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0951701601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0576939667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0231151789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0151039771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033209919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010166729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009746484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008282283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004002593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.80376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.15532E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
77.502
Magnitude:
50
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jeff Bingaman
He is now, of course, trying to get in place the organization to make Earth Day 2000, which will occur exactly a year from today, an even greater celebration than we have known before.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.019709066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0102270395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020973093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020537575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012572787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0011056729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004802435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000361735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001097657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.94111E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.0645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.786
Magnitude:
65
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I firmly believe that it is appropriate that we officially designate April 22 as Earth Day and that we permanently designate it as Earth Day. It has come to be known as Earth Day -- April 22 -- for all of us. There are celebrations and teach-ins, and recognitions going on throughout our country today. As we hear the news about Kosovo, which is bad, and the news about Littleton, Colorado, and the terrible tragedy there, which is bad, and many of the other news stories that bombard us, it is good to know that there is one news story that we can all celebrate and rally around, and that is that today, again, we will be able to celebrate Earth Day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1882344484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1421595225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.010953009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063079475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005710254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003036449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001701166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.6414E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.22957E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.8497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.499E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.302
Magnitude:
26
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, it is my sincere hope that Senator Chafee and I can work in the next year to gain additional cosponsors and to obtain enactment of this, so that by the time Earth Day 2000 arrives, we will be able to have this in law, have it signed by the President. I am sure it will be supported by all of our colleagues. I think we all recognize the importance of this to many of the people we represent. I hope very much that the bill can be enacted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.060741097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0251890189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0202865078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103548948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001963582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001849204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001537773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.75231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4673E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5372E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.6489E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
90.463
Magnitude:
96
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today I want to right a wrong -- a small wrong, but a wrong nevertheless. It affects a handful of our diplomats who serve in the world's most dangerous places: Beirut, Bosnia, Kosovo, the unsettled nations of Africa and the former Soviet Union and elsewhere. And unfortunately, as the events of recent weeks prove, the need for Americans -- soldiers and diplomats alike -- to go in harm's way, is unlikely to abate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.99853
VADER
-0.957
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.023856081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0155072543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0114350267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0039826529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036080048
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027503778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007805169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005234228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001099014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.11788E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.2987E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.589
Magnitude:
55
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
Our diplomats, colleagues of those killed last summer in the tragic embassy bombings in Africa, receive an allowance for their service in the most frightening places in the world -- a danger allowance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.937
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.05095175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0214937128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0158817842
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025797863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017674131
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007572228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.54221E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.71801E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4634E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8612E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.416E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
47.095
Magnitude:
46
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environment
Score:
24.603
Magnitude:
46
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
This allowance is not unlike that paid to our military when they are in combat. In fact, in some places, such as Bosnia, where our military and diplomatic personnel serve side by side, both receive a special allowance for their sacrifices.
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
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0781169918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0153507062
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0119333825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058727248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022424614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005403099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000388276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001544475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.1375E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.66106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.164E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
77.772
Magnitude:
39
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
The military justifiably receives this benefit tax-free. But our diplomatic personnel do not. Through an oversight in the Internal Revenue Code, diplomats are taxed on their danger pay, even though they often face similar hardships and dangers. I think that's wrong.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.844
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0318646838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110770881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022945947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019635085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002338654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001723788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000165453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.31329E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01161E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9143E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.036E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.93
Magnitude:
65
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
I have a bill which would amend the Internal Revenue Code to right this wrong. It affects just a handful of people. But to them it will serve as recognition of the sacrifice they make when they represent the American people in dangerous settings overseas. I urge its quick passage.
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
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0122442492
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0094408308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0041381856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024682457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007842326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002615109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.55931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.39887E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.6456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.706E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.821E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill appear in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2593634883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0410185778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0124146725
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0062818057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0060370559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001935207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001923404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.36163E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.4222E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.3721E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0797E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.809
Magnitude:
105
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, among the worst situations facing spouses, children, and families of members of the United States Armed Forces, is to be greeted by an official party, wearing their dress blue uniforms, announcing the grim news that their loved one has been killed or declared missing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Strom Thurmond
On Sunday, September 14, 1997 nine families endured such an experience as the United States Air Force declared one of its C-141 Starlifter cargo planes, en route from Namibia to Ascension Island, was overdue and presumed to have gone down in the Atlantic Ocean. At the same time, a German military plane was also declared missing in the same area, amid indications that the two planes had collided and crashed into the Atlantic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Strom Thurmond
An extensive search was begun, during which only a few airplane seats, a few papers, some debris from the U.S. cargo plane, remnants of the German aircraft, and the body of one victim were recovered. No other remains were recovered, and no survivors were located. On Saturday, September 27, 1997 the search for the crewmen of the Air Force jet ended and all were declared dead.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, an investigation confirmed everyone's worst fears. In fact, on that fateful day -- September 13, 1997 -- a German Luftwaffe Tupelov TU-154M collided with a U.S. Air Force C-141 Starlifter off the coast of Namibia, Africa. As a result of that mid-air collision nine United States Air Force Service members were killed. These are the rank, name, age, assignment, and hometowns of those killed: Staff Sergeant Stacy D. Bryant, 32, loadmaster, Providence, Rhode Island; Staff Sergeant Gary A. Bucknam, 25, flight engineer, Oakland, Maine; Captain Gregory M. Cindrich, 28, pilot, Byrans Road, Maryland; Airman 1st Class Justin R. Drager, 19, loadmaster, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Staff Sergeant Robert K. Evans, 31, flight engineer, Garrison, Kentucky; Captain Jason S. Ramsey, 27, pilot, South Boston, Virginia; Staff Sergeant Scott N. Roberts, 27, flight engineer, Library, Pennsylvania; Captain Peter C. Vallejo, 34, aircraft commander, Crestwood, New York; and Senior Airman Frankie L. Walker, 23, crew chief, Windber, Pennsylvania; At McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, families and members of the crewmen's squadron from the 305th Operation Group were trying to make sense of what happened. Monica Cindrich, wife of the pilot, had to explain to her 3 year-old son why his father would not be returning. On the day following the crash, Sharla Bucknam went alone to her son Andrew's third birthday party. Any Smart held out hope that her fiance, Captain Ramsey, would return for their wedding, planned for the following May. And Justin Drager's father, Larry, a retired Air Force Master Sergeant prayed for a miracle. It was his son's very first mission since the Air Force certified him as a loadmaster on the giant cargo plane that would take the 19-year-old from Colorado Springs to the faraway places he joined the military to see.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.3
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.3
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.667
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
115
Sprache Difficult Word Count
112
Strom Thurmond
At a memorial service at McGuire Air Force Base, the nine crew members were honored as heroes who gave their lives for a humanitarian mission. The plane was returning home to McGuire after delivering troops and 32,000 pounds of mine-clearing equipment to Namibia. As the chaplain called the names of each crew member in a final roll call, a squadron member answered "Absent, sir." The crowd of more than 3,000 stood solemnly as a lone bugler played taps and three C-141s flew over in formation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Strom Thurmond
Formal investigations by both the government of Germany and the United States Air Force found that the German military plane was flying at the wrong altitude. The two planes, occupying the same air space, at the same altitude, closed on each other at a combined speed of over 1,000 miles per hour. The two planes hit almost nose to nose.
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
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Strom Thurmond
The German crew saw the U.S. plane about a second before impact and struggled for two-and-a-half minutes to regain control of the TU-154 as it crashed into the Atlantic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.9
Gunning-Fog Score
4.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Strom Thurmond
The German military transport was carrying 12 German marines, two of their spouses and 10 crew members. Unfortunately, there were no survivors. The German Air Force plane was en route from Germany to Cape Town, South Africa, where the marines were to have participated in a boat race marking the 75th anniversary of the South African Navy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Strom Thurmond
The details concerning the crash are unsettling and I doubt anyone would want to die in the manner that the crew of "MISSION REACH 4201" did. While the German crew had about a one-and-one-half second warning that they were going to collide with another aircraft, the crew aboard the C-141 literally did not know what hit them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.861
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Strom Thurmond
The cockpit voice recorder aboard the American aircraft chillingly captures the conversations of the "MISSION REACH 4201" crew as fate cruelly steers the two military transports toward a deadly collision. Reviewing the transcript shows that Captains Greg Cindrich and Peter Vallejo -- the two pilots of the Starlifter -- had no inclination that a collision was imminent until it was too late. The two officers were discussing topics such as Social Security and the exploration of Mars.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.697
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Strom Thurmond
The tape indicates that the crew survived for at least 13 seconds following the impact with the German transport. In those 13 seconds, the C-141 and crew of "MISSION REACH 4201" began hurtling toward the Atlantic Ocean. They spent the last 13 seconds of the flight, of their lives, strapping on oxygen masks and looking for flashlights to cope with a failed electrical system. Aviation experts have determined that it is possible that the nine doomed men may have actually survived for as long as 30-seconds before the C-141 exploded. For thirteen to 30 seconds, these men fought to survive, fought to right their plane, fought for their very lives. If thirteen to 30 seconds sounds like a short amount of time, I challenge anyone to try holding their hand over a burning match for that amount of time, let alone spend that amount of time aboard a multi-ton aircraft as it plummets toward the ocean. These men were able to contemplate for thirteen to 30 seconds that their aircraft was damaged and diving toward the ocean from an altitude of 35,000 feet. That was thirteen to 30 seconds that these men could have been thinking that no C-141 had successfully survived a crash landing in water. It was thirteen to 30 seconds for these men to realize that they were about to die.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.697
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Strom Thurmond
Somewhere between thirteen and thirty seconds after the collision, the C-141 of "Mission Reach 4201" exploded and what did not vaporize became debris that was spread on the surface of the ocean, or sunk to its cold and murky depths. Needless to say, rescuers and salvage operators never recovered much of the American aircraft or crew. The Air Force ultimately found a few parts of the airplanes and 15 pounds of human remains of such minute quantities that DNA testing had to be conducted to determine who was who. As a point of comparison, a bag of cement is approximately 20 pounds. You could have put the entire remains of nine adult men in a bag that is used to hold cement and have room left over. There were not enough remains left of any one of the crew members to afford their families the comfort of laying their sons, fathers, brothers, and husbands to rest. Instead, only mementos were placed in caskets and buried.
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
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Strom Thurmond
Accident investigations conducted by the United States Air Force and the German Ministry of Defense both concluded that fault for the collision and deaths lay with the German crew, who not only filed an inaccurate flight plan, but were flying at the wrong altitude. The crew of the C-141 were operating appropriately, and were exactly where they were supposed to be when they met their untimely deaths. These nine men died through no fault or negligence of their own, the United States Air Force, or the government of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.21888
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.27297
VADER
-0.889
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Strom Thurmond
The families of each of the nine victims have endured not only tremendous mental anguish and suffering, but significant financial losses, and understandably, they are seeking compensation from the German government. Sadly, despite the fact that this crash took place almost two-years-ago, the German government has still to make the first pfenning of compensation to any of the victims' families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.923
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Strom Thurmond
I rise today to offer a Sense of the Senate resolution that calls upon the German government to make quick and generous compensation to these families. Just as this Body agreed by unanimous consent on March 23, to authorize the Secretary of Defense to make humanitarian relief payments of up to $2 million to each of the families killed in Cavalese, Italy when a Marine Corps jet struck a ski gondola, we should go on the record as expecting equitably fair and expeditious relief for the families of our servicemen killed through the negligence of the German government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Strom Thurmond
It gives me no pleasure to offer this resolution. The German government and people are unquestionably among the closest of allies and the best of friends. We stood side-by-side during the Cold War, facing down the Eastern threat; we are working side-by-side in the Balkans now; our economies are linked; and we value the strong relationship between our two nations. Nevertheless, the Federal Republic of Germany has an undeniable responsibility to make quick and generous compensation to the nine families who lost loved ones aboard "MISSION REACH 4201" and I have pledged to Monica Cindrich, the widow of Captain Gregory Cindrich and the mother of their four-year-old son, that I will do all within my power to bring not only compensation to her, but closure to this tragedy. Passing this sense of the Senate resolution will help do just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.89
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Strom Thurmond
Each of us gets into public service because we desire to help people, to do what is right, and to fight for fairness. This Sense of the Senate resolution allows us to achieve each of those goals. By securing compensation for the deaths of the nine men killed, we will unquestionably be helping their families; we will be making a stand for what is right by making a stand for our military families; and finally, we will be fighting for fairness. Just as our government has recognized our responsibility in the case of the Italian ski gondola incident, it is only fair that the German government recognize their responsibility and obligation in this matter.
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)
1.04597
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Strom Thurmond
It is my hope that this resolution will pass with the support of an overwhelming majority of Senators. By voting for this provision, each of you will not only be sending an unmistakable message to the German government, but perhaps even more importantly, you will be signaling to our men and women in uniform that their elected officials will always stand by them.
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
0.731
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation which would help clarify an issue that relates to Medicare coverage for anesthesia services and its impact on rural health care.
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Kent Conrad
As a senator representing a predominantly rural state, I know only too well the difficulties facing rural health care needs. Access to care in rural areas is slowly worsening as more and more rural hospitals close their doors in the face of overwhelming cost pressures. Clearly, one aspect of access to care is access to surgical procedures. And without anesthesia services, general surgery becomes impossible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Kent Conrad
Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) tend to be the predominant anesthesia provider in rural and undeserved urban areas. In fact, CRNAs are the sole anesthesia provider in 65% of rural hospitals and in addition, provide at least 65% of the nation's anesthesia needs. The simple fact is that anesthesiologists have not been moving into rural areas in any significant numbers, and are not expected to do so in the foreseeable future. Given this trend, if rural hospitals are going to stay open, they desperately need CRNAs for their anesthesia and ultimately their surgical needs. That means we have to maintain a healthy supply of CRNAs to maintain access to care for rural Medicare beneficiaries.
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)
1.02165
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Kent Conrad
Unfortunately, current Medicare rules with respect to supervision provide a disincentive for hospitals to use nurse anesthetists. Medicare's regulations require physician supervision of CRNAs as a condition for hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers to receive Medicare reimbursement, despite many state laws that allow nurse anesthetists to practice without such supervision. Although HCFA has issued a proposed rule that would drop this requirement and defer to states on the issue of supervision, this rule has never been finalized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Kent Conrad
The federal supervision requirement creates several problems for CRNAs. First, some surgeons and hospitals have been dissuaded from working with CRNAs, in the face of arguments that the physicians may be subjecting themselves to liability for engaging in supervision. But the truth is, the attending physician -- or the hospital -- is no more legally liable for the CRNAs actions than he or she is for the acts of an anesthesiologist. Second, the federal restriction is anti-competitive, acting as a disincentive for CRNAs to be used. Finally, the restriction creates an inaccurate perception among some surgeons that they have an obligation to direct or control the substantive course of the anesthetic process, even though there is no such obligation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
-0.641
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.6
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Kent Conrad
The legislation I am introducing today would eliminate the Federal supervision requirement and instead direct Medicare to defer to state law requirements on supervision. By eliminating this prescriptive federal regulation, we can better maximize the use of nurse anesthetists and eliminate the confusion surrounding CRNA supervision. At a time when the Congress is seeking ways to reduce costs for the Medicare program without sacrificing quality or access to care, increasing the use of nurse anesthetists seems particularly appropriate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.2
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Kent Conrad
In terms of quality of care, there are no significant differences between anesthesia provided by CRNAs or that provided by anesthesiologists. Notwithstanding the claims of anesthesiologists, it is clear from a careful reading of the studies that there are no quantifiable differences in outcomes when CRNAs work with anesthesiologists, or when anesthesiologists provide anesthesia alone. CRNAs have been providing anesthesia services for more than a century. They have been the principal anesthesia providers in combat areas in every war the United States has been engaged in since World War I. CRNAs have received medals and accolades for their dedication, commitment and competence. And CRNAs perform the same anesthesia delivery function as anesthesiologists and work in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered: traditional hospital suites, obstetrical delivery rooms, dentist's offices, HMO's ambulatory surgical centers, Veterans Administration facilities and others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00552
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.5
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
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, the Federal Government is deferring to state judgment on a whole host of issues, so it seems completely consistent to let states decide how best to use nurse anesthetists, particularly in light of CRNA's long track record of success. States, which have the primary responsibility for regulating nurse practice, have generally not seen any need for a physician supervision requirement in non-Medicare settings. Twenty-nine states do not require supervision of CRNAs in nurse practice acts or board of nursing rules. This clearly indicates that many states, as a matter of public policy, do not believe it is necessary to require physician supervision of CRNAs. It is easy to understand why. Anesthesia is provided only when necessary to permit some medical procedure or intervention. Thus, as a practical matter even when supervision is not required as a matter of law, a surgeon, podiatrist, or dentist will be in the room when anesthesia is provided, and would be capable of handling any emergency that might arise.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72414
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72414
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
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
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Kent Conrad
Finally, I would note that when CRNAs were given direct Medicare reimbursement in 1986, there was no statutory requirement that CRNAs be supervised by physicians in order to receive reimbursement. This was not a requirement imposed by Congress then, nor has there been one since. Had Congress believed that such a requirement was appropriate, it would have been imposed as a condition of reimbursement at that time. Moreover, HCFA routinely defers to the states on scope of practice issues as its relates to other health care professionals.
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
0.199
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Kent Conrad
This proposed change is supported by the American Hospital Association and the National Rural Health Association. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and let the states make their own decisions about how to regulate a health care professional's scope of practice. Rural and undeserved urban areas need CRNAs and it's time the federal government removed impediments in regulations so that consumers' access to anesthesia care, particularly in rural areas, will not be jeopardized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bill Roth
Mr. President, in 1960 President Dwight Eisenhower had the wisdom to set aside a portion of America's Arctic for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. His Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected the highest peaks and glaciers of the Brooks Range, North America's two largest and most northerly alpine lakes, and nearly 200 different wildlife species, including polar bears, grizzlies, wolves, caribou, and millions of migratory birds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Bill Roth
Eisenhower's Secretary of Interior Fred Seaton called the new Arctic Range, "one of the most magnificent wildlife and wilderness areas in North America . . . a wilderness experience not duplicated elsewhere.
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
0.633
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Roth
With this in mind, I reintroduce legislation today, Earth Day 1999, that designates the coastal plain of Alaska as wilderness area. At the moment this area is a national wildlife refuge -- one of our most beautiful and last frontiers. This legislation, the Arctic National Refuge Wilderness Act of 1999, would forever safeguard this great national treasure from oil exploration and development.
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
0.871
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bill Roth
And I can't stress how important this is.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.075
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
1.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Bill Roth
The Alaskan wilderness area is not only a critical part of our Earth's ecosystem -- the last remaining region where the complete spectrum of arctic and subarctic ecosystems comes together -- but it is a vital part of our national consciousness. It is a place we can cherish and visit for our soul's good.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.882
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bill Roth
The Alaskan wilderness is a place of outstanding wildlife, wilderness and recreation, a land dotted by beautiful forests, dramatic peaks and glaciers, gentle foothills and undulating tundra. It is untamed -- rich with caribou, polar bear, grizzly, wolves, musk oxen, Dall sheep, moose, and hundreds of thousands of birds -- snow geese, tundra swans, black brant, and more. Birds from the Arctic Refuge fly to or through every state in the continental U.S. In all, Mr. President, about 165 species use the coastal plain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Bill Roth
It is an area of intense wildlife activity. Animals give birth, nurse and feed their young, and set about the critical business of fueling up for winters of unspeakable severity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Roth
The fact is Mr. President, there are parts of this Earth where it is good that man can come only as a visitor. These are the pristine lands that belong to all of us. And perhaps most importantly, these are the lands that belong to our future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.667
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Roth
Considering the many reasons why this bill is so important, I came across the words of the great Western writer, Wallace Stegner. Referring to the land we are trying to protect with this legislation, he wrote that it is `the most splendid part of the American habitat; it is also the most fragile.' And we cannot enter `it carrying habits that [are] inappropriate and expectations that [are] surely excessive.' What this bill offers -- and what we need -- is a brand of pragmatic environmentalism, an environmental stewardship that protects our important wilderness areas and precious resources, while carefully and judiciously weighing the short-term desires or our country against its long-term needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.375
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.7376
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Bill Roth
Together, we need to embrace environmental policies that are workable and pragmatic, policies based on the desire to make the world a better place for us and for future generations. I believe a strong economy, liberty, and progress are possible only when we have a healthy planet -- only when resources are managed through wise stewardship -- only when an environmental ethic thrives among nations -- and only when people have frontiers that are untrammeled and able to host their fondest dreams.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Bill Roth
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joseph Lieberman
Mr. President, I am proud to again join with Senator Roth in the very important bipartisan effort to designate the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness -- forever.
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
0.748
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joseph Lieberman
Today is Earth Day 1999. The introduction of the Arctic Wilderness Act is particularly appropriate on Earth Day because it will provide permanent protection for the unique and irreplaceable natural resources of an area that is the "biological heart" of the North Slope of Alaska. The coastal plain is a vital part of the tundra ecosystem that some have referred to as "America's Serengetti." On Earth Day, we should take extra measure of special, rare, and threatened places. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain is one of these places. It is one natural treasure that we must protect as wilderness for current and future generations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Joseph Lieberman
The coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife refuge represents the wildest and most pristine arctic coastal ecosystem in the United States. The coastal plain is where the calves of the awe-inspiring Porcupine caribou herd are born every year. It is also where snow geese feed in the fall and many female polar bears choose to den.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joseph Lieberman
During the summer, migratory birds such as the red-throated loon, American golden-plover, and semipalmated sandpiper and others flock to the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in great numbers. In the fall, they return southward to and through the state of Connecticut among other places. By dedicating the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness, we can help ensure that this ancient natural rite continues into the 21st Century.
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)
3.13549
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joseph Lieberman
For more than a decade, Congress has repeatedly debated the advisability of opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain to oil and gas exploration and development. Time and again, Congress and the American people have rejected the notion that we should sacrifice our last vestige of arctic coastal plain to petroleum development. The decision to prohibit coastal plain petroleum development reflects the tremendous value Americans place in the preservation of our great wilderness areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.656
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joseph Lieberman
The degradation caused by developing oil and gas in places worthy of wilderness designation is irreversible. Once developed, the wilderness value of a place is lost.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joseph Lieberman
The Alaska Wilderness Act designates the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness -- an area to remain wild and undeveloped in perpetuity -- and thereby preserves one of the last great natural treasures on the North American continent for generations to come.
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
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, Earth Day is a celebration of the value and importance of our natural environment and a reminder of our duty to protect, rather than carelessly exploit and deplete, our natural heritage. Our commitment to future generations is something we in Minnesota take very seriously. It is a commitment to ensure that the environmental legacy we pass on to our children and grandchildren is not marred by failures such as the poisoning of our oceans, rivers, lakes and streams, the destruction of the natural habitat, and the irreversible extinction of species.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
0.828
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
33
Paul Wellstone
Environmental concerns have always been very important to me and to Minnesotans, and I am proud of the progress that we are making in protecting the environment. However, while recognizing the progress we have made, we Minnesotans also realize how much more needs to be done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.868
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Paul Wellstone
That is why I feel it is very appropriate that Senator Roth, myself, and several of our colleagues, are introducing legislation on this day to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska as wilderness. My good friend Congressman Bruce Vento from Minnesota, along with over 150 of his colleagues, have introduced similar legislation in the House, called the Morris K. Udall Wilderness Act. This legislation is a tremendous step forward, crucial to preserving the biodiversity of one of our nation's last remaining frontiers.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Paul Wellstone
This bill will designate the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge as wilderness, protecting 1.5 million acres of some of the most unspoiled wilderness remaining in the United States. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a one-of-a-kind national treasure, home to many unique species of plant and animal life, several of which are considered endangered or threatened. This magnificent wilderness contains a complete spectrum of arctic and sub-arctic ecosystems, which can be found nowhere else on the continent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Paul Wellstone
Moreover, the fragile balance of life in this wilderness is critical to the survival of the native Gwich'in Athabascan Indians of northeast Alaska, who depend on the land to maintain their centuries-old nomadic way of life. The Gwich'in rely on the 150,000-strong Porcupine River caribou herd, whose calving grounds are on the coastal plain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
Unfortunately, a few multinational oil companies have set their sights on this crown jewel of America's wilderness to extract their short-term profits. Oil drilling on the coastal plain would mean despoliation of this pristine land with hundreds of oil rigs, pipelines, air strips, and other industrial facilities. It would destroy one of the most magnificent wilderness areas in North America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.288
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
And it would do so much harm for so little gain. Allowing these multinationals to boost their profits by drilling oil would do nothing to solve our energy problems. The amount of oil that could potentially be recovered from the Refuge is relatively small, and most of it would likely be exported to Asia.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.581
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Paul Wellstone
Instead of promoting oil drilling that destroys our natural environment, we should be promoting renewable sources of energy. In so doing, we could save more energy than would ever be extracted from the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.861
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Paul Wellstone
Polls show that Americans strongly support protection of the Arctic Refuge. Yet the oil lobby in Washington has never suffered from a lack of representation. The oil multinationals pressure Congress every year to open up this coastal plain to drilling. It's time Congress stood up for the public interest, rather than the economic interests of the largest oil companies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.828
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
We have a responsibility to protect the environment for future generations. We must voice our protest and prevent those reckless policies which ignore the real costs of exhausting our natural resources and permanently distort our ecosystem's fragile balance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
Paul Wellstone
We must continue to be a world leader in deterring the destruction of our natural heritage. We must continue to facilitate and promote successful programs that help us conserve and use our lands and resources wisely.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Paul Wellstone
As we celebrate the last official Earth Day of the twentieth century, we must ensure that we will have cause to celebrate Earth Day in the twenty-first century. This legislation represents a significant step in the right direction, and I urge my colleagues to join us in cosponsoring this legislation on this very special day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I have asked recognition this afternoon to commend the firefighters providing relief to the State of Florida and its citizens, which is once again besieged by fire due to excessive drought conditions. This, unfortunately, is not the first occasion on which I have risen to speak about forest fires in Florida.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Graham
The natural conditions in the State have been altered to the point where fires, normally a natural and essential part of the pine forests of this region, have burned uncontrollably, causing damage to local communities, private homes, and to the Florida forestry industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Graham
Last year, Florida sustained almost $300 million in private fire- related damage, and State and local governments spent over $100 million in responding to wild fires. Approximately 500,000 acres of forest were completely destroyed in 1998. And in 1999, fires in Florida have again commenced a process with severe consequences. As of today, 2,542 fires have burned more than 58,000 acres; 18 divisional forestry firefighters have been injured; 59 structures have been destroyed, and another 81 were damaged by fire.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.43508
VADER
-0.968
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Bob Graham
Florida is not alone. Similar fires are occurring in Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona and New Mexico. My heart goes out to the unfortunate victims of these fires, as well as to the firefighters and volunteers who are working bravely to save families, homes and communities. As we speak, Americans from Alabama, Delaware, and Georgia, are fighting side by side with Floridians to prevent these fires in my State from endangering more lives, homes, and property. National Guardsmen, meteorologists, insurance specialist, and volunteers have converged in Florida to assist in response and recovery. These individuals' bravery and willingness to support people who they never met reaffirms our belief in the selflessness and vitality of the human spirit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Bob Graham
Mr. President, they say that a picture speaks a thousand words. I would like to draw your attention to the front page of the St. Petersburg Times of Tuesday, April 20, which has this dramatic picture of the Everglades afire. The Everglades, home to many endangered species, and the water source for millions of Floridians, has for the last several days been besieged by fire.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Graham
Now, fire is a natural phenomenon in the Everglades. It serves an important part in maintaining the ecosystem. However, human manipulation of this system has decreased water levels, making the Everglades more susceptible to fire and more ravaging consequences of that fire. This condition mirrors circumstances throughout Florida and many other States where efforts to prevent fires have allowed a large quantity of undergrowth to accumulate in our forestry lands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.648
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Bob Graham
As many of you know, the long-leaf pine ecosystem, which is prevalent in Florida and other southeastern States, depends heavily on the role of natural fire to rejuvenate the ecosystem. Prescribed burning mimics naturally occurring lightening fires, clears excess underbrush, which can rob lower plants of sunlight. This frequent, low-intensity fire retains the rich flora of the healthy long-leaf pine ecosystem. Without these frequent fires, underbrush robs lower plants, which in drought condition creates a ready fuel source for a fire. It is this situation that has led to severe wildfires in Florida.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Bob Graham
Mr. President, today, I will be introducing legislation that is aimed at the prevention of the recurrence in the future and to assure that this tragedy does not bring a second tragedy -- a permanent loss of our forest lands in Florida and in the southeast. I am introducing the Forestry Initiative to Restore the Environment Act of 1999 to mitigate the damages and prevent fire disasters in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
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
22
Bob Graham
What exactly does mitigation of losses mean for us today? Let me focus on my State of Florida. There are currently 16 million acres of forested lands, making up 47 percent of the State's total land area. The majority of this land -- over 7 million acres -- is owned by private farmers and individual corporate landowners. The State of Florida is continuing to grow at an explosive pace. It already has over 15 million people, and in 25 years it is projected to have over 20 million people. This rapid growth is creating pressure on land values throughout Florida and creating a circumstance in which there could be a massive conversion of this 7 million acres of privately owned timberland for development purposes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Bob Graham
These 7 million acres not only provide a substantial amount of forest products for the Nation but also provide critical habitats for a unique group of plants and animals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.471
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Graham
These 7 million acres help to contain a human population explosion that would create additional demands on the already scarce water supply in Florida and lead to degradation of water quality.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
It is therefore in our Nation's interest to maintain Florida's existing timber lands for community use.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
This legislation provides a long-term plan to restore and protect private forestry lands damaged by wildfires and other natural disasters. It directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to act on its existing authority to develop a crop insurance program for small forestry landowners.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Graham
This type of program -- which allows producers to invest in their own future to protect themselves from natural disasters such as fires, hurricanes, or tornadoes -- will provide the same protection for forestry producers as is provided through USDA insurance plans for crops such as wheat or corn.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Graham
The availability of this support in times of disaster will provide incentives for private landowners to retain lands in forestry after disasters such as the current wildfires that we are experiencing in 1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.751
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Graham
The second part of our legislation will help to reduce the severity of future fire disasters by increasing the incentives for prescribed burning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
The State of Florida has an active prescribed burning program and burns an average of two million acres per year, including forestry, grasslands, and agricultural lands.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
However, as evidenced by this week's events, existing levels of prescribed burning are not enough.
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
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
Large quantities of brush fuel accompanied by drought have created dangerous wildfire conditions.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
One solution is to increase the frequency of prescribed burning to reduce fuel levels and the severity of fires when they occur.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Graham
In a study conducted by the Florida Division of Forestry, Orlando District, for the period 1981 to 1990, it was shown that an increase in prescribed burning leads to a decrease in the frequency of wildfires.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
The study compared two counties -- Osceola County and Brevard County which differ in the amount of prescribed burning they conduct.
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
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Graham
Approximately five-hundred thousand acres are burned in Osceola County every 2 or 4 years. This compares with just over two-hundred and fifty thousand acres of lands in Brevard County on which prescribed burning is conducted.
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
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Graham
The study found that the number of wildfires, the acres burned, and the average wildfires per acre were lower in Osceola County than Brevard County.
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
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Graham
Our legislation attempts to encourage the use of prescribed burning as a forest management tool on private lands.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
First, it authorizes the U.S. Forest Service to provide both technical and financial assistance for prescribed burning to states.
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
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
Grants to pay up to 75 percent of the cost of carrying out prescribed burns would be made to private landowners.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
80.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bob Graham
Second, our legislation seeks to enhance public support for the use of prescribed fire by addressing one of the most challenging issues -- the misunderstanding of urban and suburban residents of the purpose of prescribed burning.
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
-0.162
Leans Negative
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
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
In the urban interface zone where much of Florida's forested lands are located, the opposition of local residents to smoke plumes can stop any efforts to conduct prescribed burning.
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)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
Our bill requires that the U.S. Forest Service and the Environmental Protection Agency develop education and outreach programs on this topic and make them available to state environmental and forest management agencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
With these actions, this legislation will create a system to mitigate damages from wildfires. It will help to reduce the severity of future fires by removing obstacles for private landowners to conduct prescribed burns.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Graham
I hope you will join me in our long-term efforts to create a system for mitigating damages from natural disasters and reducing the severity of future wildfires by encouraging prescribed burning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that two items 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
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bob Graham
The first is an April 18 article from the Miami Herald describing some of the wildfire damage which occurred in that city last week.
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
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
The second is an Associated Press story summarizing remarks made by the Secretary of the Interior supporting the use of prescribed burning at a wildlife conference in Gainesville, Florida this week.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Susan Collins
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Inspector General Act Amendments of 1999. I am very pleased to be joined by my colleagues, Senators Roth, Grassley, and Bond, who have demonstrated unparalleled leadership on IG issues in the Senate. Indeed, Senator Roth is one of the architects of the inspector general law, having advocated its creation in 1978 and, in 1982, having introduced legislation that created IGs in the Departments of Defense, Justice, and the Treasury. In such distinguished company, I am confident that my legislation hits the mark of improving an already invaluable program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Susan Collins
As chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, one of my top priorities since coming to the Senate has been the seemingly never-ending fight against waste, fraud, and abuse. We have all heard the horror stories of $500 hammers and roads built to nowhere. The waste of scarce Federal resources not only picks the pockets of taxpayers, but also places severe financial pressures on already overburdened programs, in some cases forcing cutbacks in the delivery of vital Government services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.335
VADER
-0.902
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Susan Collins
Over the past 2 years in my capacity as the subcommittee's chairman, I have seen disturbing fraud and waste firsthand in a wide variety of programs. Last year, for example, the subcommittee held several hearings to shine a spotlight on the massive fraud in the Medicare Program. To cite just one example of the subcommittee's findings, our investigation revealed that the Federal Government had been sending Medicare checks to 14 fraudulent health care companies. These companies provided absolutely no services to our senior citizens at all. Indeed, the address listed by one such company did not even exist, and if it had existed, it would have been located in the middle of the runway of the Miami International Airport.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.945
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Susan Collins
The fraud we uncovered was stunning. It costs taxpayers millions of dollars each year, diverting scarce resources from the elderly and legitimate health care providers in a program already under enormous financial strain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.134
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Susan Collins
The Medicare fraud investigation and others like it were undertaken by my subcommittee working hand in hand with the inspectors general for a variety of Federal agencies. The inspectors general are charged with identifying and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal programs administered by the agencies they monitor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.818
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.5
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
18
Susan Collins
Last year marked the 20th anniversary of the IG Act, the law that Congress passed to create these guardians of the public purse. As we recognize this important milestone, it is important for Congress to take a close look at the IG system. We must build on its strengths and remedy its weaknesses.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Susan Collins
Over the past 21 years, the inspector general community has grown from 12 in 1978 to 58 inspectors general today. Offices of Inspectors General receive more than a billion dollars in annual funding and employ over 12,000 auditors, criminal investigators, and support personnel. Each Office of Inspector General shoulders tremendous responsibilities and is given considerable power to uncover waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.91
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Susan Collins
By and large, the IG community has performed in an outstanding manner. IGs have made thousands of recommendations to Congress, ultimately saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Inspectors general have conducted investigations that have resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars from companies and individuals who have defrauded the Federal Government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Susan Collins
The inspectors general have a demonstrated record of success over the past 20 years. But as with all Government entities, we must ensure that the IG community is as well-managed, accountable, and effective as possible. IGs are public watchdogs, but they, too, must be watched. With these principles in mind and drawing on my extensive work with the inspectors general over the past 2 years, I am today introducing legislation to improve the accountability, independence, and efficiency of the inspectors general program.
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
0.906
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Susan Collins
The legislation I am introducing is designed to increase the accountability of inspectors general while retaining and, in some aspects, strengthening the provisions in law that guarantee their independence from the agencies they oversee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Susan Collins
My bill establishes a renewable 9-year term of office for each of the inspectors general who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Currently, Presidential IGs serve for an indeterminate term.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Susan Collins
The IG community has testified that having a fixed term of office would provide them with the assurances they need to be able to perform their vital but, in some cases, unpopular oversight responsibilities in a more independent environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Susan Collins
The 9-year term also would enhance IG autonomy because it would extend beyond two Presidential administrations.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Susan Collins
There has been considerable turnover in some of the IG positions, and the establishment of a fixed term would also encourage inspectors general to serve for longer periods of time, thus, adding experience to the IG community. Finally, by providing a defined term of service, an appropriate framework is provided for the evaluation of the performance of each IG to determine if re-appointment is warranted. Thus, Mr. President, the 9-year term I am proposing would both enhance the independence of the IGs while improving their accountability.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Susan Collins
My legislation also takes steps to streamline the IG offices themselves, making them more efficient and flexible, by consolidating existing offices and by reducing the frequency with which IGs must prepare and file resource-intensive reports.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.644
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.8
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Susan Collins
Some of the IGs' offices that exist today are very small, with just a handful of employees. They could be made more efficient and effective by transferring their functions to larger IG offices that oversee similar programs.
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)
1.60944
VADER
0.755
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Susan Collins
For example, my legislation consolidates the current stand-alone office of the Federal Labor Relations Authority IG, which has just one employee, into the Office of Personnel Management, thus eliminating unnecessary overhead and bureaucracy but continuing the vital audit and oversight capacity of both agencies. In total, three existing small IGs' offices would be consolidated into the IG offices of major departments and two smaller IG offices would be consolidated into one office.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.45
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Susan Collins
Currently, Mr. President, the Offices of Inspectors General are required by law to provide semiannual reports to Congress. To increase the value of these reports, I am reducing this requirement to a single annual report and streamlining the information presented. In this way, Congress can focus on high-risk areas before they get worse and before the problems become more difficult to solve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.416
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Susan Collins
Mr. President, the inspectors general have made very valuable contributions to the efficient operation of the Federal Government. Their record, however, is not without blemish. For example, the community's record was tarnished by the activities of the inspector general at the Department of Treasury. After an extensive investigation, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations found this particular IG violated Federal contract laws in her award of two noncompetitive, sole source contracts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.794
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Susan Collins
These actions not only wasted thousands of dollars but also shook the confidence of Congress, the agency, and the public in the IG's ability to operate with the highest degree of integrity. It was extremely disturbing to find that this inspector general was herself guilty of wasting resources and abusing the public trust. At the conclusion of our investigation, one could not help but wonder, who is watching the watchdogs?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
-0.435
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Susan Collins
Let me emphasize, Mr. President, that in my view, problems like the ones we uncovered in the Treasury Department are very unusual. They are not characteristic of the IG community. They are not widespread. However, because the inspectors general are the very officials in the Government responsible for combating waste, fraud, and abuse, they should be held to the very highest ethical standards. Even one example of impropriety is cause for concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
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
-0.651
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Susan Collins
To increase accountability, my legislation requires independent external reviews of each IG office every 3 years. It gives each office the flexibility to choose the most efficient method of review, but it does require that the watchdogs themselves submit to oversight by a qualified third party. This provision is intended to help ensure public confidence in the management and the efficiency of the IG offices and will provide valuable guidance to Congress in fulfilling our oversight responsibilities.
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
0.979
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Susan Collins
Mr. President, I am pleased to announce that the National Commission on the Separation of Powers has endorsed my recommendation that such an independent, external review be conducted of each IG office. The Commission is a bipartisan committee sponsored by the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, and includes among its members former Senator Howard Baker, former White House Counsel Lloyd Cutler, former U.S. Attorney William Barr, former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger, and former Director of Central Intelligence William Webster. I am very proud that my proposal has been endorsed by such an esteemed organization.
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)
3.13549
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Susan Collins
Mr. President, the legislation I introduce today represents a major step toward improving the effectiveness, the independence, and the accountability of the inspectors general program. I urge my colleagues to join me in this effort to strengthen and improve the inspectors general program as we approach the next century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Susan Collins
Thank you, Mr. President.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
99.1
Gunning-Fog Score
0.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that would ensure that veterans of the United States Armed Forces are not summarily deported from this country. This bill would correct a grave injustice wrought by the recent changes in immigration policy, which has resulted in decorated war veterans being deported without any administrative or judicial consideration of the equities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Patrick Leahy
Under the immigration "reform" legislation enacted in 1996, Congress passed and the President endorsed a broad expansion of the definition of what makes a legal resident deportable. In the rush to be the toughest on illegal immigration, the bill also vastly limited relief from deportation and imposed mandatory detention for thousands of permanent residents in deportation proceedings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.2
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Patrick Leahy
The zealousness of Congress and the White House to be tough on aliens has successfully snared permanent residents who have spilled their blood for our country. As the INS prepares to deport these American veterans, we have not even been kind enough to thank them for their service with a hearing to listen to their story and consider whether, just possibly, their military service or other life circumstances outweighs the government's interest in deporting them.
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
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
Here is the cold and ugly side of our "tough" immigration policies. Here are the human consequences of legislating by 30-second political ad. Unfortunately the checks and balances of our government have failed these veterans because Congress and this Administration are determined not to be outdone by each other. "Tough" in this case means blinding ourselves to the personal consequences of these people. It means substituting discretion with a cold rubber stamp that can only say "no." Our national policy on deportation of veterans is particularly outrageous at a time when we are sending tens of thousands of U.S. servicemen and women, including untold numbers of permanent residents, into harms way. Why has Congress asked the INS to devote its limited resources to hunting down non-citizens who previously answered this country's call to duty, some of whom were permanently disabled in the course of their service?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.57054
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Patrick Leahy
Interestingly, it appears that even the INS agrees that military service or other life circumstances may, on occasion, outweigh the government's interest in deportation. In one recent case, which I brought to the attention of INS Commissioner Meissner, the INS eventually reached this conclusion. I am honored if my intervention played a part in obtaining some semblance of justice for Sergeant Rafael Ramirez and his family. However, Sergeant Ramirez's example confirms the need to ensure that every veteran's case is carefully reviewed by an immigration judge empowered to do justice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Patrick Leahy
The legislation that I introduce today restores for veterans the opportunity to go before an immigration judge to present the equities of their case and to have a Federal court review any deportation decision. It also provides veterans with an opportunity to be released from detention while their case is under consideration.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
The injustice addressed by this bill is just one egregious example of how recent immigration "reform" has resulted in the break-up of American families and the deportation of people who have contributed to our country. This Congress needs to address the broader injustices that our prior one-upmanship caused. In the meantime, this bill is an important step in the right direction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
George Voinovich
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation along with my colleague, Senator Bayh, that will allow states to finally obtain relief from the seemingly endless stream of solid waste that is flowing into states like Ohio and Indiana and many others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
George Voinovich
Our bill, "the Municipal Solid Waste Interstate Transportation and Local Authority Act," gives state and local governments the tools they need to limit garbage imports from other states and manage their own waste within their own states.
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
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
George Voinovich
Ohio receives about 1.4 million tons of municipal solid waste annually from other states. While I am pleased that these shipments have been reduced since our record high of 3.7 million tons in 1989, I believe it is still entirely too high.
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
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
George Voinovich
Because it is cheap and because it is expedient, other states have simply put their garbage on trains or on trucks and shipped it to states like Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Virginia. This is wrong and it has to stop.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
George Voinovich
Many state and local governments have worked hard to develop strategies to reduce waste and plan for future disposal needs. As Governor of Ohio, I worked aggressively to limit shipments of out-of- state waste into Ohio through voluntary cooperation of Ohio landfill operators and agreements with other states. We saw limited relief. But honestly Mr. President, Ohio has no assurance that our out-of-state waste numbers won't rise significantly with the upcoming closure of the Fresh Kills landfill on Staten Island in 2001.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.37949
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
George Voinovich
However, the federal courts have prevented states from enacting laws to protect our natural resources. What has emerged is an unnatural pattern where Ohio and other states -- both importing and exporting -- have tried to take reasonable steps to encourage conservation and local disposal, only to be undermined by a barrage of court decisions at every turn.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
George Voinovich
Quite frankly, state and local governments' hands are tied. Lacking a specific delegation of authority from Congress, states that have acted responsibly to implement environmentally sound waste disposal plans and recycling programs are still being subjected to a flood of out-of-state waste. In Ohio, this has undermined our recycling efforts because Ohioans continue to ask why they should recycle to conserve landfill space when it is being used for other states' trash. Our citizens already have to live with the consequences of large amounts of out-of- state waste -- increased noise, traffic, wear and tear on our roads and litter that is blown onto private homes, schools and businesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
George Voinovich
Ohio and many other states have taken comprehensive steps to protect our resources and address a significant environmental threat. However, excessive, uncontrolled waste disposal in other states has limited the ability of Ohioans to protect their environment, health and safety. I do not believe the commerce clause requires us to service other states at the expense of our own citizens' efforts.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
George Voinovich
A national solution is long overdue. When I became Governor of Ohio in 1991, I joined a coalition with other Midwest Governors -- Governor Bayh (now Senator Bayh), Governor Engler and Governor Casey, and later Governors Ridge and O'Bannon -- to try to pass effective interstate waste and flow control legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
George Voinovich
In 1996, Midwest Governors were asked to reach an agreement with Governors Whitman and Pataki on interstate waste provisions. Our states quickly came to an agreement with New Jersey -- the second largest exporting state -- on interstate waste provisions. We began discussions with New York, but these were put on hold indefinitely in the wake of their May, 1996 announcement to close the Fresh Kills landfill.
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
-0.329
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
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
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
George Voinovich
The bill that Senator Bayh and I are introducing today reflects the agreement that our two states, along with Michigan and Pennsylvania, reached with Governor Whitman.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
George Voinovich
For Ohio, the most important aspect of this bill is the ability for states to limit future waste flows. For instance, they would have the option to set a "permit cap," which would allow a state to impose a percentage limit on the amount of out-of-state waste that a new facility or expansion of an existing facility could receive annually. Or, a state could choose a provision giving them the authority to deny a permit for a new facility if it is determined that there is not a local or in-state regional need for that facility.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.042
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
George Voinovich
These provisions provide assurances to Ohio and other states that new facilities will not be built primarily for the purpose of receiving out-of-state waste. For instance, Ohio EPA had to issue a permit for a landfill that was bidding to take 5,000 tons of garbage a day -- approximately 1.5 million tons a year -- from Canada alone, which would have doubled the amount of out-of-state waste entering Ohio. Thankfully this landfill lost the Canadian bid. Ironically though, the waste company put their plans on hold to build the facility because there is not enough need for the facility in the state and they need to ensure a steady out-of-state waste flow to make the plan feasible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
George Voinovich
With the announcement to close the Fresh Kills landfill, it is even more critical to Ohio that states should receive the authority to place limits on new facilities and expansions of existing facilities. The Congressional Research Service estimates that when Fresh Kills closes, there will be an additional 13,200 tons of garbage each day diverted to other facilities. However, CRS also points out that there is only about 1,200 tons per day of capacity available in the entire state of New York. Even if New York handles some of that 13,200 tons a day in-state, it is estimated that about 4 million tons per year will still need to be managed outside the state from that landfill alone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
-0.769
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
George Voinovich
In addition, this bill would ensure that landfills and incinerators could not receive trash from other states until local governments approve its receipt. States also could freeze their out-of-state waste at 1993 levels, while some states would be able to reduce these levels to 65 percent by the year 2006. This bill also allows states to reduce the amount of construction and demolition debris they receive by 50 percent in 2007 at the earliest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
George Voinovich
States also could impose up to a $3-per-ton cost recovery surcharge on out-of-state waste. This fee would help provide states with the funding necessary to implement solid waste management programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
George Voinovich
And finally, the bill grants limited flow control authority in order for municipalities to pay off existing bonds and guarantee a dedicated waste stream for landfills or incinerators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.3
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
George Voinovich
Flow control is important to states like New Jersey, which has taken aggressive steps to try to manage all of its trash within its borders by the year 2000. New Jersey communities have acted responsibly to build disposal facilities to help meet that goal. However, if Congress fails to protect existing flow control authorities, repayment of the outstanding $1.9 billion investment in New Jersey alone will be jeopardized.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
George Voinovich
I am deeply concerned that responsible decisions made by Ohio, New Jersey and other states have been undermined and have put potentially large financial burdens on communities and have encouraged exporting states to pass their trash problems onto the backs of others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.423
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.2
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
George Voinovich
Twenty-four Governors, including Governor Whitman, and the Western Governors' Association have sent letters to Congress strongly supporting the provisions that are in our bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
George Voinovich
Unfortunately, efforts to place reasonable restrictions on out-of- state waste shipments have been perceived by some as an attempt to ban all out-of-state trash. On the contrary, Senator Bayh and I are not asking for outright authority for states to prohibit all out-of-state waste, nor are we seeking to prohibit waste from any one state.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.92
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
George Voinovich
We are asking for reasonable tools that will enable state and local governments to act responsibly to manage their own waste and limit unreasonable waste imports from other states. Such measures would give substantial authority to limit imports and plan facilities around our own states' needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
George Voinovich
I believe the time is right to move an effective interstate waste bill. The bill we are introducing today is a consensus of importing and exporting states -- states that have willingly come forward to offer a reasonable solution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
George Voinovich
Congress must act this year to give citizens in Ohio and other affected states the relief they need from the truckloads of waste passing through their communities. We have waited too long for a solution. Congress must act now to prevent this problem from spreading further to our neighbors out West and to help our neighbors in the East better manage the trash they generate.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
George Voinovich
I ask unanimous consent that the full text of the bill and a letter from Governors O'Bannon, Taft, Engler and Whitman and one from Governor Ridge be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Evan Bayh
Mr. President, states have been struggling for years to ensure safe, responsible management of out-of-state municipal solid waste. As Governor of Indiana, I tried to ensure that Indiana's disposal capacity would meet Indiana's municipal solid waste needs. Efforts to institute effective waste management policies were -- and continue to be -- thwarted by two obstacles. The first is the massive and unpredictable amounts of out-of-state waste flowing into state disposal facilities. States' attempts to address that problem run into the second obstacle. The Supreme Court has established, in a series of opinions, that Congress must first provide the states the authority to regulate interstate waste.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.10345
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Evan Bayh
I rise with my colleague today to introduce legislation to do just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Evan Bayh
Senator Voinovich and I, as Governors, participated in a cooperative effort to develop a set of principles for federal action on interstate waste. The Voinovich/Bayh interstate waste control bill is based on those principles. Mr. President, the need for controls in interstate waste is even more acute today than when I was a Governor. Current governors supporting our bill know this better than anyone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Evan Bayh
In Indiana, waste imports are again on the rise. After decreasing from 1992 to 1994, waste imports increased significantly in 1995 and doubled in 1996. Between 1996 and 1998, out-of state waste received by Indiana facilities increased by 32 percent to their highest level in the last seven years. In fact, in 1998, 2.8 million tons of out-of- state waste were disposed of in Indiana -- that's 19 percent of all the waste disposed of in Indiana's landfills. Our Department of Environmental Management has predicted that the state will run out of landfill space in 2011 -- or earlier, so the time for action is now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Evan Bayh
Senator Voinovich and I believe we have crafted a comprehensive, equitable approach to interstate waste management. Our bill will give states the power to ensure manageable and predictable waste flows by freezing waste imports at 1993 levels. States bearing the greatest burden of interstate waste -- those that disposed of more than 650,000 tons in 1993 -- could reduce imported waste to 65 percent of the 1993 level by 2006. Our bill will give states the power to set a percentage limitation on the amount of out-of-state waste that new or expanding facilities could receive and give states the option to deny a permit to a new or expanding facility if there is no regional or in-state need for the facility. Local governments would have more power to determine whether they want to accept out-of-state waste. They would be able to prohibit local disposal facilities that didn't receive out-of-state waste in 1993 from starting to take it until the local government approved. This presumptive ban on interstate waste would not interfere with facilities operating under existing host community agreements or permits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.86667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.86667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.26868
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11765
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11765
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.22957
VADER
-0.952
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Evan Bayh
This bill is the culmination of the work we did as Governors and the coalition we are building as Senators. It attempts to forge a new and workable compromise between the needs and rights of importing and exporting states and gives the people who must live with waste planning decisions the power to make them. I look forward to working with my colleagues to move this important legislation forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20