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Senate Floor: PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 1999
Topics
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Moderation
10 Speakers
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Speakers
George Voinovich George Voinovich said 74 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
21%
George Voinovich said 1582 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 68 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
20%
Russ Feingold said 1551 words of a total of 7246 words.
22%
Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 70 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
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Patrick Leahy said 1416 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 29 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
9%
Arlen Specter said 775 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 28 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 534 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Craig Thomas Craig Thomas said 27 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
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Craig Thomas said 382 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Bob Bennett Bob Bennett said 18 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
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Bob Bennett said 348 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Ernest Hollings Ernest Hollings said 22 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
7%
Ernest Hollings said 333 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Blanche Lincoln Blanche Lincoln said 10 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
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Blanche Lincoln said 198 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Pete Domenici Pete Domenici said 9 sentences of a total of 355 sentences.
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Pete Domenici said 127 words of a total of 7246 words.
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Full Transcript
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I have sought recognition today to introduce legislation that will help the United States achieve important non-proliferation and counter-proliferation goals by improving the process through which export data on shipments of proliferation concern is collected and analyzed. By requiring that export data related to shipments of proliferation concern be filed electronically, this legislation will make it possible for agencies with export control responsibilities to do their job more efficiently and effectively.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1087008859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0275898172
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0184643839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031349908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015605983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011012321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002077079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001649212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.73266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.75392E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.5911E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
77.335
Magnitude:
73
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Arlen Specter
To minimize the administrative burden on exporters, my legislation phases in the electronic filing requirement 180 days after the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Treasury certify that a secure, Internet-based filing system is up and running. There is already an electronic filing system available, but the existing system is being replaced with an Internet-based system that will be easier to access and use. When the new Internet-based system is in place, and that is expected to happen by early next year, my legislation will require that shipments of proliferation concern be reported electronically. The net result of enacting this legislation will be enhanced export control monitoring and enforcement, with minimal burden to shippers and exporters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0368529931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069340691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035411285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031612748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012635014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008426697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004134622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003042829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001316826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.26262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.56304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
78.545
Magnitude:
117
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Arlen Specter
Let me take a moment to provide some background information for my colleagues, to make it clear what my legislation does and why. Current law requires shippers, forwarders and exporters to file what is known as a Shipper's Export Declaration, or SED. The SED indicates what is being shipped, where it is going, who it is being shipped to. Most of these are now filed on paper, and it is a time consuming and difficult process to sort through all these paper SEDs to identify shipments of proliferation concern, to track them down and check them out. In 1995, the Customs Service and the Census Bureau created the Automated Export System, or AES, which makes it possible to submit SEDs electronically. With the SED information in electronic form, it is much easier to sort through the data and identify shipments of concern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0180953197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0134165064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0091180438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026839733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016687825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015987585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001091231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.26044E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.09248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.68666E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.6209E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
47.588
Magnitude:
141
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
24.41
Magnitude:
141
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Arlen Specter
About ten percent of SEDs are currently filed in electronic form through AES, and almost ninety percent of the forms are filed on paper. The data from the ninety percent of SEDs that are filed on paper is not as easy to review as it could be, and it is not possible to do the type of cross-checking and analysis that is necessary to zero in on the shipments that export officials need to monitor closely, and in some cases, prevent from being shipped. For example, before the 1991 Persian Gulf War, the Iraqis had a very sophisticated procurement strategy for acquiring weapons of mass destruction. They broke down their purchase requests and instead of asking for everything they wanted from one or two companies, asked for a few items from a large number of suppliers. If the Iraqis had grouped their requests, their orders would have raised eyebrows. Someone would have become suspicious, either the suppliers or export enforcement officers who reviewed the export data. As it was, the Iraqis ordered relatively small quantities of dual use commodities, items that can be used to create weapons of mass destruction but also have perfectly ordinary commercial uses, and combined them with shipments from other suppliers, sometimes from other countries, to make weapons of mass destruction. If all SEDs on items of proliferation concern had been filed electronically, as they will be when my legislation is enacted, it would have been much easier to detect what the Iraqis were up to and take preventive action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.802
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.169636833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0340615195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0272017671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0265880721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078480756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009516995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000548874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.66754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.4732E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.811E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.117E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
73.136
Magnitude:
253
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
20.814
Magnitude:
253
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
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
83
Sprache Difficult Word Count
71
Arlen Specter
Not all of the shipments that are being reported on paper rather than electronically are of proliferation concern. Shippers in the United States export literally hundreds of thousands of items each month that do not raise proliferation concerns; agricultural products, toasters, automobiles, and all sorts of completely harmless goods. But there are other items that we have to watch more carefully; items that are on the Department of State's Munitions List or the Commerce Control List. My legislation will make it easier to track shipments of these items by requiring that SEDs be filed electronically for any item that is on the United States Munitions List or the Commerce Control List. With this information available in electronic format, agencies with export control responsibilities will be able to enforce our export control laws more effectively and prevent proliferation of WMD. By limiting mandatory electronic filing to items that raise genuine concerns about proliferation, my legislation will maximize the benefit to our national security without unduly burdening shippers and exporters.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2381
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.46262
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0473549269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0228018733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037812151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024593501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018496823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001991684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.52067E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.04669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.13485E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.285E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
56.759
Magnitude:
168
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
70
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.11649722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0339900231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0094402552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0072147894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066404747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012778393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010707368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001437544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9486E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.28915E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.194E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Joe Biden
Mr. President, there is no greater threat to our country than that posed by weapons of mass destruction. Nuclear, chemical or biological weapons -- perhaps delivered by long-range guided missiles -- could cause more destruction in a week or even a day than we suffered in all of the Vietnam war.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.974
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4001912195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.3547334345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1300967997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0487847807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.019048687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0133482114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0109574183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0042577933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017189555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004897294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.20392E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
The United States has many nonproliferation and counterproliferation programs, but there are cracks in our organization for combating this terrible scourge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0456483394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022817007
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020889516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019436133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008296481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007879826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007672864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002359609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.37431E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0513E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7084E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
57.247
Magnitude:
26
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
The Commission to Assess the Organization of the Federal Government to Combat the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, also know as the "Deutch Commission," has found those cracks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.84
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0025506264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0024394509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001024337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007531989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002861052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001281087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001028242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7402E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7955E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.319E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.305E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
40.518
Magnitude:
104
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Yesterday the Commission gave America a blueprint for repairing them. We dare not ignore its analysis, any more than we would ignore termites in our homes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.264
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0037540809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034328674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0028745986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006258549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003517349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002464411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001115669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.94102E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.00575E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.9646E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.826E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
72.83
Magnitude:
116
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Joe Biden
My colleague and friend from Pennsylvania, Senator Arlen Specter, also deserves special recognition today. The Commission was his idea; he secured its establishment and later ensured its continued existence. As Vice Chairman of the Commission, he worked to ensure that its recommendations would be practical and politically feasible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0184861041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0155528949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004334252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003928386
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003438965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001290584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.60714E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.19993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.00653E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.28325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.348E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
58.909
Magnitude:
71
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
Today Senator Specter is introducing legislation to implement one of the Deutch Commission recommendations: that we require electronic filing of Shippers' Export Declarations on a secure, Internet-based system.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0039117709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.00355228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022475246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002101883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001794426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001692076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001231921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.99191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.24962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.05907E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.374E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
33.007
Magnitude:
46
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
This legislation will provide more timely and usable data for non- proliferation analysis by executive branch agencies, without causing any significant burden for exporters or endangering the traditional confidentiality of Shippers' Export Declarations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.483
Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1232140814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0712513924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0176385525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0175591646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0163839053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019285104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019256269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003564031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001038504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.89448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.764E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
I am pleased to be an initial cosponsor of this legislation and I am confident that it will be enacted.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
19.6971639991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.6493868083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3031935776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1239899197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0762400334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071339644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030695461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0013729887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001144003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.69094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
57.444
Magnitude:
60
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Joe Biden
Shippers' Export Declarations are already required under chapter 9 of title 13, United States Code. The content of those Declarations is prescribed in part 30 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. This legislation will not require any reporting by industry that is not already mandated under those regulations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6470242515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0145772341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060585444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046712423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0025957033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008265934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001294856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.92296E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.18706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8278E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.98E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Immigration
Score:
74.436
Magnitude:
82
Code:
9
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#9
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
There is also an existing Automated Export System, but its use is voluntary and it has not gained much acceptance. This bill will require that shippers use an Internet-based Automated Export System, once it is certified as being secure and capable of handling the expected volume of information that would be filed.
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
0.602
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
47.8086829185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
11.1991100013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.4898933768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
4.8439670354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0463363976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0344043394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014110474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.55086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.3294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.13757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0464E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
61.024
Magnitude:
74
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
30.371
Magnitude:
74
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
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
21
Joe Biden
I want to assure U.S. companies, as I have been assured, that this legislation will not cause difficulties for them. Exporters will have on-line assistance in filing their Declarations and will be able to double-check their Declarations for accuracy after filing them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.676
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
2.133333683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.673075743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.4875049926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2667077584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2478817478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0613201584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0151661647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029973047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003761596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002227863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.02094E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.391
Magnitude:
86
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
27.09
Magnitude:
86
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.462
Magnitude:
86
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
In addition, the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which maintains the security of unclassified Federal Government communications, must join in certifying that the Internet- based Automated Export System is ready for use and has been successfully tested.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
9.3525290489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.1560955085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.8789218031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.3485637717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0863637426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0064188789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045120261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010732834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.54992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.7981E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0485E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
55.576
Magnitude:
73
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.15
Magnitude:
73
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
That will ensure the continued confidentiality of these Declarations.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.2115161419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.8000289798
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.8094116114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2116562566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0076077806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0057092398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001678431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.72987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3084E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.315E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0668E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
64.617
Magnitude:
59
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Joe Biden
This is hardly a revolutionary bill. Rather, it is one discrete, rational measure that is needed to improve our defense against the spread of nuclear, chemical or biological weapons to countries or groups that could otherwise rain chaos and destruction upon our country and the whole world.
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)
0.95551
VADER
-0.785
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
25.3332257271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
7.7809818089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.0002473146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.4350654781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3332740394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1490012393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0494746608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000289902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.30453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.9401E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.212E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
81.389
Magnitude:
96
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
We simply must take this step, along with others recommended by the Deutch Commission. For our own sake and for our children's sake as well, we absolutely must respond to the challenge of proliferation.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
6.0593634844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.6591779664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
2.3340582848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.3333256356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0524023839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0188038233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022142554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003704507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.22028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.42991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5872E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
43.523
Magnitude:
130
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
32.375
Magnitude:
130
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill that will help clarify the difficult subject of the use of offsets in international defense trade. This little known practice has a potentially tremendous impact on our domestic industry, international trade, and national security, yet is barely understood by either the public or private sectors. My bill, the "Defense Offsets Disclosure Act of 1999" seeks to expand the monitoring and reporting of offsets use so that policy makers and the public can better understand the impact on our economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
5.5698473006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
5.4457776248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.5942901373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.179450471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2071243711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0474980101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0181667187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000541342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.68034E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2763E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
82.133
Magnitude:
77
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, what are offsets? Offsets are the entire range of industrial and commercial benefits that are provided to foreign governments as inducements, or conditions, for the purchase of military goods and services. Among techniques used to meet offset requirements are co-production, subcontracting, technology transfers, in-country procurement, marketing and financial assistance, and joint ventures. In other words, they are largely non-cash "sweeteners" attached to export sales of large military [and occasionally civilian] products, typically set forth in side agreements and provided to the purchasing country over a period of time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.7446860429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.5654300097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4282730166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2142444719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0567928364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0083002175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016744434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.48301E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.9428E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3332E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.39E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
87.033
Magnitude:
8
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Russ Feingold
My legislation would offer several measures to get a handle on the whole range of issues involved in the use of offsets:
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
Moderation
Harassment
6.3637241721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.7729188353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
4.7404296696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.0077296756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.1013910049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009326476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009439765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.66256E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.6344E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.4679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6403E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Immigration
Score:
90.276
Magnitude:
20
Code:
9
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#9
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Russ Feingold
First, my bill declares that it is the policy of the United States to pursue better monitoring of offsets, to promote fairness in international trade; and to ensure an appropriate level of foreign participation in the production of United States weapons systems. To fully understand the implications of offsets and the extent of their impact, we must have more information on offset agreements, particularly the indirect offset obligations that are otherwise invisible. While many of my colleagues can cite anecdotal evidence of companies harmed or jobs lost, we must develop a more effective mechanism to accurately quantify the impact of offsets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.35812
VADER
0.871
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
9.5347635448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.9235679656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.5801422074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
2.1963937208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.5653734319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2682855353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018184397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006362541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001594732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001425023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.72883E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
31.47
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
27.783
Magnitude:
63
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.2
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Russ Feingold
Second, my bill expresses the sense of Congress that the Executive Branch should seek trade fairness through transparency and standardization of the use of offsets in international defense trade. In particular, the Secretaries of State and Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative should raise the issues of transparency and standardization bilaterally at all suitable venues, and our government should initiate discussions on standards for use of offsets through appropriate multilateral fora. While some believe that offsets are a business practice best left to business to handle, the nature of the problem calls out for government-to-government discussion to ensure that an even playing field exists for all stakeholders in the international defense trade.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0401043653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0393341703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065274449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0035299447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031795484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012899177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002958691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001763437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.74254E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.47459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.36E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Russ Feingold
Third, the bill establishes a new requirement for more detailed information on offsets in Congressional notifications of government-to- government and commercial sales. Current law only requires notification of the existence of an offset agreement, with no details or follow up description of the measures used to fulfill the offset obligation. My bill will require a description of the offset agreement and its dollar value. It also calls for an additional report upon completion of an offset obligation which would identify all measures taken to fulfill the offset agreement identified earlier in its pre-sale Congressional notification. At least one defense contractor already has been willing to provide this information as part of its regular license application and has provided the size of the offset, its direct and indirect components, and a rough estimate of the likely measures it would use to fulfill its offset obligations. My bill should elicit similar useful information on all offset agreements.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.94444
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.94444
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.16407
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.39448631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2221182454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0623699161
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0490697857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0103448379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056403187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0043786829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015605567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004058083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001443134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.73021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
85.398
Magnitude:
314
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
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
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Russ Feingold
Fourth, the bill expands a prohibition on incentive payments that I authored in 1993. That earlier provision prohibited the use of third party incentive payments to secure offset agreements in any sale subject to the Arms Export Control Act. My new bill expands the prohibition to include items "exported" or "licensed". The previous language addressed only "sales". The incentive payments provision in my bill should close any loopholes and clarify that incentive payments are not an acceptable component of any type of offset transaction.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.093606778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0628906011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0067021581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047480233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021509117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003463776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001312195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001252497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.17137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.7639E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.089E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Transportation
Score:
80.257
Magnitude:
29
Code:
10
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#10
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Russ Feingold
Fifth, the bill requires the Administration to initiate a review to determine the feasibility, and the most effective means, of negotiating multilateral agreements on standards for the use of offsets. It also mandates a report on the Administration's activities in the area. Through international dialogue and coordination we can arrive at multilateral standards for the use of offsets in defense trade agreements. Whether you believe that offsets are merely an annoying, but ordinary, business practice, or hold the view that they pose a major long term threat to our labor force, our industries, and our national security, I believe it is both possible and necessary to develop some common ground for business practices worldwide.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.72727
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.71765
VADER
0.047
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0747125654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0560861721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0134822956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024361731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010530748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009212498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001256981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.02066E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.55671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.3445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.1794E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
89.276
Magnitude:
75
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Russ Feingold
Sixth, the bill requires the President to establish a high-level, nonpartisan commission to review the full range of current practices; the impact of the use of offsets; and the role of offsets in domestic industry, trade competitiveness, national security, and the globalization of the weapons industry. There needs to be broader public awareness and national debate by a range of concerned parties on the implications of offsets. A June 29 hearing on offsets in the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources, at which I testified, was a good start, but more still must be done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.372
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0114313858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055710501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028502742
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011290467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002700484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.33724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.78903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5848E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.606E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.549E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.756E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
81.559
Magnitude:
133
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I first discovered the murky world of offsets in 1993 when I learned that the Wisconsin-based Beloit Corporation, a subsidiary of Harnischfeger Industries Inc., had been negatively affected by an apparent indirect offset arrangement between the Northrop Corporation and the government of Finland. Beloit was one of only three companies in the world that produced a particular type of large paper-making machine. In its efforts to sell one of these machines to the International Paper Company, Beloit became aware that Northrop had offered International Paper an incentive payment to select instead the machine offered by a Finnish company, Valmet. Northrop was promoting the purchase of the Valmet machinery as part of an agreement that would provide dollar-for-dollar offset credit on a deal with Finland to purchase sixty-four F-18 aircraft. This type of payment had the flavor of a kickback, distorted the practice of free enterprise, and threatened U.S. jobs. By lowering its bid -- barely breaking even on the contract -- to take into account the incentive payment offered by Northrop, Beloit did succeed in winning the contract. Nevertheless, the incident demonstrated to me the potential for offset obligations to have an impact on apparently unrelated domestic U.S. industries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0615675177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0335175602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008472733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007835427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004268123
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.5071E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.96183E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.29799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.14891E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9432E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.0057E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
50.871
Magnitude:
61
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
76
Sprache Difficult Word Count
67
Russ Feingold
To address some of the immediate concerns raised by Beloit's experience, as I mentioned earlier, in 1993 I offered an amendment (which passed into law in 1994), to the Arms Export Control Act to prohibit incentive payments in the provision of offset credit. I wanted to clarify the Congress' disapproval of an activity that appeared to fall through the cracks of various existing acts. Neither the Anti- Kickback Act nor the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act seemed clearly to address issues raised by the payment being offered to International Paper in the Beloit case. The measure also expanded the requirements for Congressional notification of the existence, and to the extent possible, information on any offset agreement at the time of Congressional notification of a pending arms sale under the Arms Export Control Act. Last year, I offered additional language to expand further the prohibition on incentive payments and enhance the reporting requirement on offsets to include a description of the offset with dollar amounts. While my provisions were incorporated in the Security Assistance Act of 1998 as passed by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the legislation never made it to the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.21429
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.21429
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.41985
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0155881542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002791268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016040089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005846689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002865535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.15017E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.09826E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.97435E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.45936E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.6999E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.155E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
92.124
Magnitude:
45
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
69
Russ Feingold
Unfortunately, Mr. President, while Congress has tried to address specific problems encountered by companies in our states and districts, efforts to date have barely scratched the surface of the difficult subject of offsets. In fact, neither the legislative nor the executive branches has a full grasp of the breadth and complexity of the issue, although I know many are concerned about the potential impact of the use of offsets. From what we do know, it appears that there are several key areas affected by the practice of using offsets:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.802
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0362256134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053556967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037086516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011144754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004208465
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003614629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001472042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.52601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.12377E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.798E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
96.969
Magnitude:
78
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Russ Feingold
The domestic labor force and defense industrial base, particularly in the aerospace industry, impacted by the increasing role of overseas production in the defense industry; The non-defense industrial sectors unintentionally harmed, as in the Beloit case, when defense contractors engage in indirect offset obligations; The breadth of the U.S. economy potentially influenced by the growing globalization of the defense industry; and The national security possibly threatened by joint ventures and growing reliance on foreign defense contractors, a concern recently highlighted in the Cox report on China's technology acquisition.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.04452
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.011385564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101732126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0074926138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001942583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017869201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016460803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0015094144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011489819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006414926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002936484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001493715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
97.396
Magnitude:
67
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I believe my bill will allow us to collect better information on the use of offsets, to engage in an informed discussion on both the problem and viable policy options, and to encourage multilateral efforts to find common standards and solutions that will benefit us all. Only through these efforts can we hope to get a clear picture of the complex offset issue and ensure that their use does not produce negative consequences for the American labor force, the domestic industrial base, or our national security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.3633
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0179704526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0113895061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0045002562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019161198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015224544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007547297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001790745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.9556E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.843E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.799E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
97.596
Magnitude:
63
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I ask that the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Hate
0.0112004891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069101996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0055882683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006726829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005086647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004584846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002637296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.24147E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.75887E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.95451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.07888E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
96.892
Magnitude:
80
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
95
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Russ Feingold
The bill follows:
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
0.0611208903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0136110815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0063835592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003349832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022033295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0010452874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005195804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003365552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002352206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.3453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.72003E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
97.679
Magnitude:
35
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
91
Gunning-Fog Score
1.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
2.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.1
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Craig Thomas
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce a bill today to authorize the development and maintenance of a multi-agency campus in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Craig Thomas
The management of our public lands and natural resources is often complicated and requires the coordination of many individuals to accomplish desired objectives. When western folks discuss federal land issues, we do not often have an opportunity to identify proposals that capture this type of consensus and enjoy the support from a wide array of interests; however, the multi-agency campus offers just such a unique prospect. As local, state and federal officials attempt to provide services to the public, they have identified a need to develop a campus in Jackson, Wyoming that offers visitors "one stop shopping" service for wildlife, tourism and resource issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21302
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Craig Thomas
The multi-agency campus includes a wildlife interpretive center, facilities for public programs, walkways, bike paths, museum space, and office locations for Wyoming Game and Fish, U.S. Forest Service and the local chamber of commerce. There are several entities involved with this effort -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Wyoming Game and Fish, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Department of Interior, Teton County, Town of Jackson, Jackson Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Hole Historical Society. Project coordinators and involved parties have spent a great deal of time incorporating the concerns of various individuals through public meetings and by presenting their plans to agency and congressional representatives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Craig Thomas
This legislation is needed to improve communication between the federal agencies and related entities, and reduce costs to federal, state and local governments as they attempt to address public needs. Specifically, the bill would allow the U.S. Forest Service to transfer a small parcel of their land within the proposed campus boundaries to the Town of Jackson in exchange for the Town constructing a new administrative facility for the agency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Craig Thomas
Mr. President, this bill enjoys the support of many different groups including federal agencies, state organizations and officials, as well as the local community. It is my hope that the Senate will seize this opportunity to improve upon efforts to provide services to the American public.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Craig Thomas
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
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, the recent events in Kosovo have been a graphic reminder that crimes against humanity did not end with the Second World War. Our treatment of those persecuted by the Nazis has long been regarded as a travesty. Blatant American anti-Semitism led to post-war immigration quotas that virtually shut out Jews coming from concentration camps while embracing German sympathizers.
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
-0.872
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Patrick Leahy
In contrast to this country's dismal record in accepting Jewish refugees following the last world war, the United States has tried harder and done better in recent years to provide refuge to those persons fleeing homelands that have been ravaged by violence. For example, over the past five years, approximately 83,247 Bosnian refugees have been admitted to this country. During the latest hostilities in Kosovo, the Clinton Administration provided leadership to other nations by pledging to take in as many as 20,000 Kosovar refugees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.21131
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Patrick Leahy
Unfortunately, criminals who wielded machetes and guns against innocent civilians in countries like Haiti, Yugoslavia and Rwanda have been able to gain entry to the United States through the same doors that we have opened to deserving refugees. We need to lock that door to those war criminals who seek a safe haven in the United States. And to those war criminals who are already here, we should promptly show them the door out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.47957
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
Our country has long provided the template and moral leadership for dealing with Nazi war criminals. The Justice Department has a specialized unit, the Offfice of Special Investigations (OSI), which was created to hunt down, prosecute and remove Nazi war criminals who had slipped into the United States among their victims under the Displaced Persons Act. Since the OSI's inception in 1979, 61 Nazi persecutors have been stripped of U.S. citizenship, 49 such individuals have been removed from the United States, and more than 150 have been denied entry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.886
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Patrick Leahy
OSI was created almost 35 years after the end of World War II and it remains authorized only to track Nazi war criminals. Little is being done about the new generation of international war criminals living among us, and these delays are costly. As any prosecutor -- or, in my case, former prosecutor -- knows instinctively, such delays make documentary and testimonial evidence more difficult to obtain. Stale cases are the hardest to make.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10008
VADER
-0.969
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Patrick Leahy
We should not repeat the mistake of waiting decades before tracking down war criminals and human rights abusers who have settled in this country. War criminals should find no sanctuary in loopholes in our current immigration policies and enforcement. No war criminal should ever come to believe that he is going to find safe harbor in the United States.
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)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.966
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
Too often, once war criminals slip through the immigration nets, they remain in the United States, unpunished for their crimes. In Vermont, news reports indicate that a Bosnian-Muslim man suspected of participating in ethnic cleansing during the Serbian war now is in Burlington. He has been identified by many people, including his own relatives, as a member of a Serbian paramilitary group responsible for the torture, rape, and murder of countless innocent people. We see the possibility that refugees now may encounter their persecutors thousands of miles away from their homeland, walking the streets of America.
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)
-0.63599
VADER
-0.969
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Patrick Leahy
This is not an isolated occurrence. The center for Justice and Accountability, a San Francisco human rights group, has identified approximately sixty suspected human rights violators now living in the United States. We have unwittingly sheltered the oppressors along with the oppressed for too long. We should not let this situation continue. We waited too long after the last world war to focus prosecutorial resources and attention on Nazi war criminals who entered this country on false pretenses. We should not repeat that mistake for other aliens who engaged in human rights abuses before coming to the United States. We need to focus the attention of our law enforcement investigators to prosecute and deport those who have committed atrocities abroad and who now enjoy safe harbor in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11765
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11765
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.22957
VADER
-0.495
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Patrick Leahy
Despite U.S. ratification of the United Nations' "Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment," current immigration law provides that those who participated in Nazi war crimes and genocide are inadmissible to and are removable from the United States, yet those who have committed the criminal act of torture are not. This leads to cases like that of Kelbessa Negewo, a member of the military dictatorship ruling Ethiopia in the 1970s, who has been found guilty of torture in a private civil action by an American court but who remains in the United States nonetheless because the Immigration and Naturalization Act does not provide explicit authority to investigate, denaturalize or remove him. The Leahy "Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act" would close this loophole and make those who commit torture abroad inadmissible to and deportable from our country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.32277
VADER
-0.913
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Patrick Leahy
The "Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act," which I introduce today with Senator Kohl, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the grounds for inadmissibility and deportation to cover aliens who have engaged in acts of torture abroad. "Torture" is already defined in the Federal criminal code, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2340, in a law passed as part of the implementing legislation for the "Convention Against Torture." Under this Convention, the United States has an affirmative duty to prosecute torturers within its boundaries regardless of their respective nationalities. 18 U.S.C. Sec. 2340A (1994).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.929
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Patrick Leahy
This legislation would also provide statutory authorization for OSI, which currently owes its existence to an Attorney General order, and would expand its jurisdiction to authorize investigations, prosecutions, and removal of any alien who participated in torture and genocide abroad -- not just Nazis. The success of OSI is hunting Nazi war criminals demonstrates the effectiveness of centralized resources and expertise in these cases. OSI has worked, and it is time to update its mission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.9
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Patrick Leahy
The knowledge of the people, politics and pathologies of particular regimes engaged in genocide and human rights abuses is often necessary for effective prosecutions of these cases and may best be accomplished by the concentrated efforts of a single office, rather than in piecemeal litigation around the country or in offices that have more diverse missions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
Unquestionably, the need to bring Nazi war criminals to justice remains a matter of great importance. Funds would not be derived from the OSI's current mission. Additional resources are authorized in the bill for OSI's expanded duties.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
I have for many years sought to advance the search for war criminals who have clandestinely immigrated to our country. In 1996, the moving testimony of esteemed individuals like Rabbi Marvin Hier (the dean and founder of the Simon Wisenthal Center) led me to work closely on the drafting of the Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act. More recently, I helped to ensure that the OSI would be able to further its efforts in investigating and denaturalizing Nazi war criminals with a budget increase of two million dollars for 1999, and I am attempting to do the same for the Year 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.896
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Patrick Leahy
I have also supported a strong and effective War Crimes Tribunal -- with the necessary funds and authority to fully apprehend and prosecute war criminals. Expanding the mission of OSI, combined with a vigorous War Crimes Tribunal, represents a full-scale, two-prong assault on war criminals, wherever they may hide.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.37949
VADER
-0.974
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Patrick Leahy
We must honor and respect the unique experiences of those who were victims in the darkest moment in world history. The Anti-Defamation League has expressed its support for my bill. We may help honor the memories of the victims of the Holocaust by pursuing all war criminals who enter our country. By so doing, the United States can provide moral leadership and show that we will not tolerate perpetrators of genocide and torture, least of all here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.253
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Patrick Leahy
In sum, the Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act would:
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)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
3.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
Bar admission into the United States and authorize the deportation of aliens who have engaged in acts of torture abroad.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
Provide statutory authorization for and expand the jurisdiction of the Office of Special Investigations (so-called "Nazi war criminal hunters") with the Department of Justice to investigate, prosecute and remove any alien who participated in torture and genocide abroad -- not just Nazis; and Authorize additional funding to ensure that OSI has adequate resources to fulfill its current mission of hunting Nazi war criminals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
-0.827
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Patrick Leahy
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill and a sectional analysis 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
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Ernest Hollings
Mr. President, this charade has gone far enough. The economy gives indications of overheating causing the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates, and now both the President and the Congress are in a foot race to cut taxes to make sure the economy catches fire. Rather than a surplus, the President's OMB Mid-Session Review on page 42 projects an increase in the debt each year for five years, and on page 43, by computation, an increase in the debt of $1.883.4 trillion over fifteen years. Some suggest cutting spending; others downsizing the government. The Democrats did both in 1993 and lost the Congress in 1994. Now, neither Republicans nor Democrats will vote to make substantial cuts and what's really needed is a tax increase. When Lyndon Johnson last balanced the budget the national debt was less than $1 trillion and interest costs of $16 billion. Now, CBO projects a deficit this year of $5.6 trillion with interest costs of $356 billion. We have increased spending since President Johnson's time $340 billion each year for nothing. A fiscal cancer. To excise this fiscal cancer, to put government on a pay-as-you-go basis, spending cuts and a tax increase will be necessary. A value added tax of 5 percent dedicated to eliminating the debt and stabilizing Social Security is in order. It would promote a very much needed paradigm of saving. More than that, it would eliminate a substantial disadvantage in international trade. The deficit in the balance of trade nears $300 billion this year. Every industrial country except the United States has a VAT which is rebated at the port of departure. Articles produced in Europe enter the United States market with a 15 percent rebated advantage, and from Korea 25 percent. All this talk of surpluses and tax cuts misleads the American public. What we really should be doing in good times is paying down the National Debt. This bill that I am introducing today will do the trick.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.15556
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.15556
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.30673
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
108
Sprache Difficult Word Count
95
Bob Bennett
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce legislation which amends the Central Utah Project Completion Act. This is a simple bill and I hope my colleagues will support it.
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
0.818
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Bennett
My father was elected to the Senate in 1950 and it was during that time that legislation was passed that created the Central Utah Project. During his 24 years in the Senate, my father fought to win the initial authorizations as well as provide the annual appropriations for the various projects. Were it not for the foresight of planners in the 1950s, Utah would be grappling with severe water shortages for both agricultural and municipal purposes today.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
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
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bob Bennett
In 1992, the Central Utah Project was reauthorized with the passage of the Central Utah Project Completion Act of 1992 (CUPCA). As part of the 1992 Act, CUPCA provided strict authorization levels for each project and program. Seven years after the passage of the reauthorization bill, planning has neared completion on these projects. During that time, we have learned several things. First, we are pleased that the District and the Bureau have saved money on other projects authorized under CUPCA. At the same time, many of us were surprised how successful the water conservation activities have been. They have been so successful that it appears we are on track to reach the authorized funding in the near future. We have also learned that the acquisition of water rights and instream flows are inadequate in other areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Bob Bennett
Recognizing that there are shortfalls in some areas and significant savings achieved in other areas, this legislation simply amends the current law to permit the use of savings achieved in certain areas to be spent on other projects and programs where needed. By doing so, we can ensure that the projects can be completed in a timely and cost- effective manner.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bob Bennett
By passing this legislation we can continue the progress made in completing the Central Utah Project. I hope my colleagues will support this bill and I look forward to working with the members of the Energy Committee to bring it to the floor for consideration.
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
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
George Voinovich
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act, legislation that will give small businesses across the nation the time they need to correct first-time paperwork violations before federal fines are assessed When enacted, the provisions of this law would apply as long as the violations do not cause serious harm or threaten public health or safety. I am pleased to be joined in this effort by my colleague from Arkansas, Senator Blanche Lambert-Lincoln.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.437
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
George Voinovich
To own one's business is, for many, the epitome of the American dream, knowing that you are your own boss and that you alone are responsible for the success of your business. It's what motivates thousands of individuals each week to take that initial leap of faith and it is their effort and their perseverance to succeed that constitute the economic and entrepreneurial backbone of this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
George Voinovich
Small business owners are reponsible for the employment of millions of individuals, providing the roots for families to settle in small towns and large cities all across America. Through their payroll contributions and their tax base, small businesses -- whether it's a shoe store in Cleveland, Ohio or a diner in Arkadelphia, Arkansas -- make up the final nucleus of many a community.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
George Voinovich
However, even with their many contributions, small business owners face a number of obstacles to success. One of the larger obstacles they face is the daunting task of meeting federal paperwork requirements. Small business owners spend an inordinate amount of their time filling out various forms to comply with a myriad of government requirements. In fact, small business owners spend about $229 billion per year on compliance costs and some 6.7 billion hours are used annually to fill out the expected paperwork.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
George Voinovich
In addition, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business owners are subjected to 63% of the nation's regulatory burden, and the paperwork regulations they are subjected to cost more than $2,000 per employee.
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
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
George Voinovich
I believe whatever we can do to relieve the burden on the small business men and women of our nation will help increase productivity, save money and create more jobs. Obviously, to obtain these benefits necessitates a review of our paperwork requirements on our nation's small businesses.
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
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
George Voinovich
When Congress passed the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, many small business owners believed they would finally obtain relief from the blizzard of paper to which they are subjected. Unfortunately, it has done too little to stem the tide of Federal paperwork requirements. In 1996, the Act was supposed to reduce the amount of paper by 10%. Instead, it was only a 2.6% * * * .
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
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
George Voinovich
When Congress passed the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, many small business owners believed they would finally obtain relief from the blizzard of paper to which they are subjected. Unfortunately, it has done too little to stem the tide of federal paperwork requirements. In 1996, the Act was supposed to reduce the amount of paper by 10%. Instead, it was only 2.6% reduction. In 1997, the Act was supposed to provide another 10% reduction in the amount of paper. Instead, there was a 2.3% increase. In 1998, the Act was supposed to provide another 5% reduction in the amount of paper. Instead, there was another 1% increase.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
George Voinovich
In addition, under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) of 1996, federal agencies were required to submit plans to Congress by March of 1998 for waiving and/or reducing fines as deemed appropriate for small business. However, a large majority of federal agencies, including at least half-a-dozen cabinet departments, did not even submit their plans by the March 1998 deadline. In addition, of the plans submitted, most are settlement policies, which force small businesses into negotiations to reduce or eliminate penalties rather than to help small businesses comply with paperwork reductions.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
George Voinovich
Mr. President, even with all the forms that they are required to fill out, and all the time it takes to complete them, small business owners want to comply with the laws of our nation. Their biggest concern, though, is the Sword of Damocles that hangs over them should they send in an incorrect form, or worse, not send one in at all. In the latter instance, it is almost always because they didn't know that they were supposed to fill out any paperwork, and unfortunately, it is such situations that generally bring about hefty fines for small business owners.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
George Voinovich
Clearly, we have an opportunity to help these business owners, and, in turn, help continue the growth of our strong U.S. economy, maintain stable and productive jobs and create new jobs and opportunities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
George Voinovich
The legislation that Senator Lincoln and I are introducing, the Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act, is a companion bill to H.R. 391, which passed the House on February 11, 1999 by a vote of 274-151. Like the House-passed bill, our legislation will give small business owners a "grace period" to make amends for first-time paperwork violations before fines are assessed. The only exceptions would be for violations that cause harm, affect internal revenue laws or involve criminal activity. If a violation threatens public health or safety, each affected agency of jurisdiction would have the discretion to levy a fine as usual, or provide a 24-hour window to correct the infraction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
-0.904
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
George Voinovich
In addition, our bill would establish a multi-agency task force to study how to streamline reporting requirements for small business; establish a point of contact at each federal agency that small businesses could contact regarding paperwork requirements; and require an annual comprehensive list of all federal paperwork requirements for small business to be placed on the Internet.
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)
0.61904
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
George Voinovich
So there is no confusion -- our bill does not give small business owners carte blanch to skip their record keeping and reporting requirements. Thus, firefighters will not be threatened with injury on the job because a business doesn't have records of the toxic substances it has on its premises, or an elderly patient in a nursing home will be secure in the knowledge that their medical records will be maintained.
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
-0.543
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
George Voinovich
As I stated earlier, the men and women of America who own small businesses do not embark on a course of flagrantly violating the laws of our nation. If they did, they would soon be out of business and probably in jail. They just want an opportunity to make up what they didn't do or correct what they've done wrong.
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
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
George Voinovich
Mr. President, compliance through cooperation should be the way our federal agencies do business, however, in many instances, federal agencies are all too eager to "fine first, ask questions later." This legislation will give our nation's small business owners the time they need to correct small, non-threatening paperwork mistakes without having to pay a penalty that could jeopardize their very business.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.269
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
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
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
George Voinovich
Our legislation is a sensible approach that has the support of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the voice of small business owners across the country, who have written to me in support of this legislation. I urge my colleagues to co-sponsor our bill and I encourage the Senate to act expeditiously.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
George Voinovich
I ask unanimous consent that the letter from the NFIB in support of this legislation be inserted into 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
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Blanche Lincoln
Would my colleague from Ohio kindly answer a few questions regarding this bill?
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
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
George Voinovich
I would be happy to discuss the bill with my distinguished colleague.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Blanche Lincoln
Thank you. I have heard some concerns voiced about this bill, namely how it could impact nursing homes and fire fighters. I hope you can clarify for me how regulations applicable to these groups would be impacted by the Small Business Paperwork Reduction Act, if at all.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
George Voinovich
Certainly, I would be happy to clear up the misconceptions that this bill might endanger firefighters and nursing home patients.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
George Voinovich
Some have claimed that this bill would encourage fraud or abuse of elderly nursing home patients by allowing a penalty waiver for those who violate rules regulating their care. Still others have claimed that the bill would threaten the lives of firefighters by allowing a waiver for businesses that violate rules regulating hazardous substances in the workplace. Neither of these claims is substantiated.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.926
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
George Voinovich
Like the Senator from Arkansas, I care very much about the health and safety of all Americans and would not dream of putting seniors or firefighters in obvious jeopardy. Clearly, this is not the kind of negligent misbehavior this bill aims to reward with a civil penalty waiver for a first-time paperwork violation. And this is not the kind of violation covered by this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.092
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Blanche Lincoln
How can my colleague be certain that this kind of tragedy is not protected from civil penalty under this bill?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.853
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
George Voinovich
Allow me to explain. Nursing homes that do not keep proper medical and treatment records for their patients are clearly endangering human health and safety. Small businesses that do not keep the required records of hazardous chemicals are also endangering human health and safety. As such, neither is covered by this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Blanche Lincoln
So what my colleague is saying is that any violation that causes actual danger to human health and safety is exempted from coverage by this bill.
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
-0.586
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
George Voinovich
This bill goes even further than that. The language states that any violation that has "the potential to cause serious harm to the public interest" is exempt from this bill and cannot receive a penalty waiver. Where there is a potential to cause serious harm to the public, the agencies will be able to impose, in addition to all of their other remedies, an appropriate civil fine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.803
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Blanche Lincoln
As the Senator from Ohio knows, he and I are working together on another piece of legislation that would protect the powers of states and impose accountability for Federal preemption of state and local laws. Does this bill preempt state laws?
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
George Voinovich
My colleague raises a good point. This bill does not preempt state laws regarding collection of information. What it does say is that states my not impose a civil penalty on small businesses for a first-time violation under Federal laws that the State may administer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.162
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
George Voinovich
Again -- I want to make clear -- this bill does not preempt state laws. Instead it provides consistency that a small business will not be fined under Federal laws whether the laws are being carried out by Federal or State government.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Blanche Lincoln
I thank my colleague for these clarifications. I am pleased to hear that this bill will help reduce the paperwork burden from our nation's small businesses while protecting the health and safety of our nursing home and firefighter communities, and I look forward to working with him to pass this bill.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I am going to send to the desk a tax reduction bill. Everybody has ideas around here. I thought I would work with some people who think like I think and put together what I choose to call the Share the Surplus Tax Reduction and Simplification Act. It uses up the $780 billion over 10 years. I am introducing it tonight, and tomorrow I will speak on it. I hope some Senators will look at it from the standpoint of a balanced approach to moving toward some simplification and, at the same time, doing some of the things that will be fair, equitable, and good for our economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Pete Domenici
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