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Senate Floor: TITLE 1--SUBCHAPTER S EXPANSION
Topics
Entities
Moderation
11 Speakers
Topics
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Entities
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Moderation
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Speakers
Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 64 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
14%
Orrin Hatch said 1788 words of a total of 10138 words.
18%
Arlen Specter Arlen Specter said 79 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
17%
Arlen Specter said 1672 words of a total of 10138 words.
17%
Tom Harkin Tom Harkin said 51 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
11%
Tom Harkin said 1143 words of a total of 10138 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 50 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
11%
Joe Biden said 1118 words of a total of 10138 words.
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John Kerry John Kerry said 47 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
11%
John Kerry said 1031 words of a total of 10138 words.
11%
John Edwards John Edwards said 54 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
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John Edwards said 944 words of a total of 10138 words.
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John McCain John McCain said 28 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
6%
John McCain said 615 words of a total of 10138 words.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 32 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
7%
Russ Feingold said 535 words of a total of 10138 words.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison said 20 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
5%
Kay Bailey Hutchison said 477 words of a total of 10138 words.
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Chuck Schumer Chuck Schumer said 19 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
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Chuck Schumer said 455 words of a total of 10138 words.
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Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley said 23 sentences of a total of 467 sentences.
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Chuck Grassley said 360 words of a total of 10138 words.
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Full Transcript
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I rise to introduce a measure that will begin to restore to many dairy farmers throughout the nation, part of the market power they have lost in recent years.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1078970497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003170066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012793866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007304455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004198947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00032793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.62681E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.57295E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.41131E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.47658E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.561E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.352
Magnitude:
31
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, on March 31 of this year, Secretary Glickman put forth the Department of Agriculture's final rule on the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. As many of you know, that proposal consolidated federal orders and made changes to various pricing formulas in current law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1089562429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072518444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070879221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025574975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000826632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0007976421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005884076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.37697E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.7167E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3229E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4872E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.874
Magnitude:
44
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Russ Feingold
As mandated in last year's Omnibus Appropriations bill, this new federal policy is scheduled to take effect no later than October 1, 1999. However, prior to October, this nation's farmers will put USDA's proposal to a referendum. Farmers will have the opportunity to vote on their futures. Or at least that is what is supposed to happen.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3379272297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0191508894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0122123922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019225243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018350504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003085534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002233535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001172623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.66595E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.07335E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.96847E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.786
Magnitude:
55
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, most farmers in the country won't actually get to vote on this, the most significant change in dairy policy in sixty years. Their dairy marketing cooperatives will cast their votes for them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.265
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0534475548
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0245868519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0070011432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022993765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019035508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007445525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003380593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003062486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.36959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.64806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1179E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.641
Magnitude:
34
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Russ Feingold
This procedure is called bloc voting and it is used all the time. Basically, a Cooperative's Board of Directors decides that, in the interest of time, bloc voting will be implemented for that particular vote. In the interest of time, but not always in the interest of their producer owner-members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0268489501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0119638273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082571067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016091768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000808397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004241622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002218325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001023082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.36959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4377E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9174E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I do think that bloc voting can be a useful tool in some circumstances, but I have serious concerns about its use in the August referendum on USDA's plan. Farmers in Wisconsin and in other states tell me that they do not agree with their Cooperative's view on the upcoming vote. Yet, they have no way to preserve their right to make their single vote count.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.451
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0148276245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0076313081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0061649247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001037607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006550536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004400328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000359926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002211901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.90148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.07135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.601E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.914
Magnitude:
68
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Russ Feingold
After speaking to farmers and officials at USDA, I have learned that if a Cooperative bloc votes, individual members simply have no opportunity to voice opinions separately. That seems unfair when you consider what a monumental issue is at stake. Coops and their members do not always have identical interests. We shouldn't ask farmers to ignore that fact.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0365250715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0122716461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047761652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032366443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003334116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002338274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001688591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.37222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.93771E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.92262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
93.42
Magnitude:
58
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, the Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 1999 is simple and fair. It provides that a cooperative cannot deny any of its members a ballot if one or two or ten or all of the members chose to vote on their own.
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
0.404
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0268929376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0039092163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.002547787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005340564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003499596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001492808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.02096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.9866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.89072E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.2145E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4987E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
57.78
Magnitude:
43
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
28.038
Magnitude:
43
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Russ Feingold
This will in no way slow down the process at USDA; implementation of the final rule will proceed on schedule. Also, I do not expect that this would change the final outcome of the vote. Coops could still cast votes for their members who do not exercise their right to vote individually. And to the extent that coops represent farmers interest, farmers are likely to vote along with the coops, but whether they join the coops or not, farmers deserve the right to vote according to their own views.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0812910672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0185655066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0062067833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016644593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002829252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002413935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.68309E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.08263E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8576E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2075E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
93.846
Magnitude:
89
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Russ Feingold
I urge my colleagues to return just a little bit of power to America's farmers, and a little bit of pure democracy to the vote on the USDA plan which is sure to have such an impact on their future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2360988874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0357413839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0078219782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020603549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012386464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005171009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.74267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.28453E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2467E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6563E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2237E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.924
Magnitude:
40
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Russ Feingold
I urge my colleagues to support the Democracy for Dairy Producers Act, a dairy bill without regional bias.
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
0.425
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1547051943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0429079577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0215003733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0058440099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012613874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005377577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004804336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000283926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001949693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001319262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.91128E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.716
Magnitude:
18
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, I am joined today by Senator Breaux in introducing the Health Care Fraud Control Act of 1999. This bill is an effective, efficient and economical way to fight fraud, waste and abuse in publicly funded health care programs. It takes a system that is successful in combating Medicaid fraud and expands its authority to pursue investigations in other federal programs when investigators uncover or suspect fraudulent or abusive activities. This bill is common sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.18958
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0103884224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062021863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026897975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020233527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005888921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005270111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.47352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.71115E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.5645E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2778E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1644E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.628
Magnitude:
89
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Chuck Grassley
State Medicaid Fraud Control Units have long been at the forefront of health care fraud enforcement. The Health Care Fraud Control Act would give these units the authority needed to investigate other fraud and abuse cases, including Medicare cases, at the same time as Medicaid cases. This bill, which will be introduced by Rep. Rick Lazio (R-N.Y.) in the House, would streamline the enforcement process for anti-fraud agents, cutting down on bureaucracy and allowing investigators to pursue anti-fraud cases more efficiently. This bill is an important weapon in the war against health care fraud in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.15385
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.15385
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.29849
VADER
-0.953
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0114021655
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0051073701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0040070761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031454449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004309662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002548879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002220592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4138E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.0337E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4025E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.911E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.881
Magnitude:
154
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Chuck Grassley
The streamlined effort would be especially effective in fighting nursing home fraud and neglect. Many times seniors are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid payments. Combined, these two programs cover the bulk of the cost of nursing home care in our country. When a nursing home receives both Medicare and Medicaid payments, the potential for fraud is much too high. As the law stands, even if a fraud control unit establishes a strong case showing Medicaid fraud and uncovers Medicare fraud at the same time, it must wait while various federal agencies investigate the Medicare side before the case can be prosecuted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.1
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.19106
VADER
-0.955
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0311981334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003708871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0023752013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003996589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003729978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.40537E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4189E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.87871E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.061E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.9203E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0844E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.411
Magnitude:
110
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chuck Grassley
Any effort to combat fraud is critical. Medicaid's annual budget is $178 billion, and fraud cases can involve significant amounts of money. Meanwhile, improper payments through Medicare were $12.6 billion in Fiscal Year 1998.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.889
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0089321984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0087956338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0046255002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002267908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001903808
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001611879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.10323E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.79562E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.14606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.7222E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
23.138
Magnitude:
54
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Chuck Grassley
Expanding the Medicaid anti-fraud units' jurisdiction will help us erode health care fraud. With billions of tax dollars wasted each year, we need every weapon we can find in the anti-fraud arsenal. We can't afford to waste a single health care dollar.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
0.11
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0217581357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0191119791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0186163263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0160211377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.005772779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012339339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011185556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002744685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002289878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001268026
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.11021E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
95.461
Magnitude:
62
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John McCain
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill to designate the month of May National Military Appreciation Month. As my colleagues may recall, I had sponsored a resolution earlier in the year, cosponsored by 61 Senators, designating May 1999 as National Military Appreciation Month. That resolution, S. Res. 33, passed by a vote of 93-0 on April 30. The new bill will make that designation permanent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1335809706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0715552189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0142655714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0077341821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073995892
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000890876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001472789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001037625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.09405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.92019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.36644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
93.872
Magnitude:
42
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John McCain
The introduction of an All-Volunteer Army was an outgrowth of the disenchantment many Americans felt in the wake of the Vietnam War. The end of conscription and the transition to the All-Volunteer concept has been criticized by some for not adequately reflecting socioeconomic divisions within our country. In point of fact, however, with the requisite attention and care, it produced the finest armed forces in history. How far we had come since the tumultuous times of the 1970s when military readiness descended to abysmal levels was evident for all the world to see in the overwhelming victory over Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm. But that success has been taken for granted too long. Over 15 years of declining military budgets, combined with record high levels of deployments, have stretched the military to precarious levels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.21131
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0228611723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092404654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029800753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022889188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003381264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002556875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001315588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.44416E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.57327E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3006E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4583E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
90.347
Magnitude:
45
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
John McCain
The end of conscription had another, more far-reaching and subtle implication: it diminished the percentage of the public, including its elected officials, with military experience. This is not a criticism of those who did not serve; on the contrary, as a strong supporter of the All-Volunteer Army, I remain committed to its survival and success. This gradual diminishment in the shared experience of having served in uniform, however, makes it increasingly important that the public reflect every year on the enormous role their armed forces have on preserving freedom.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0394582021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.033753665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012164719
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000996467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007659368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005178341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002464132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.29582E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.42724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.92188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
79.131
Magnitude:
50
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
John McCain
As thousands of American soldiers move into position in Kosovo, while others continue to serve in Bosnia as well as on the demilitarized zone in Korea and around the world, it is imperative that our men and women in uniform know of the strong continuing support of their country for their dedication and service to this country. Whether we individually agree with each and every deployment or not, we have learned to separate our support every deployment or not, we have learned to separate our support for the armed forces from our differences over the policies that sent them into harm's way. Dedicating one month every year to express our appreciation for the armed forces, the same month in which we recognize Victory in Europe Day, Military Spouse Day, Armed Forces Day, and, most importantly, Memorial Day, is an appropriate measure that I hope will have the support of all my colleagues in Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.14862
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4454441834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0666846579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.012746056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0069731519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000799155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003797133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003730807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001392448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.29281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.35051E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.33479E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
89.992
Magnitude:
54
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
John McCain
Mr. President, I generally take a somewhat dim view of celebratory resolutions. But those who fought on the battlefields of Lexington, Gettysburg, Normandy, in the Ardennes and on Okinawa, in Hue and at Khe Sanh, in the deserts of the Persian Gulf and the dusty streets of Mogadish, in the skies over Kosovo and who stand a lonely vigil on the DMZ, must not be forgotten. Too much blood has been spilled in defense of liberty. We owe to those who perished and those who survived, to devote one month out of the year to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have worn their nation's uniform throughout its history.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
0.452
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4609495401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.075693219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0238606313
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048033839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031534615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005567837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.6216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.10534E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.6109E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.451E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.476E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.917
Magnitude:
51
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
John McCain
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill, the attached correspondence in support of S. Res. 33 from the Secretary of the Air Force and Air Force Chief of Staff, as well as a letter from retired General Gordon Sullivan, president of the Association of the United States Army, be printed in the Record.
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
0.818
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.770255737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1202332205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0167759557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0144707199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046967209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0033903067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000408429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003276246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.65546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1801E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.153E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
92.986
Magnitude:
38
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Kerry
Mr. President, I will shortly be sending to the desk for appropriate referral the Coastal Stewardship Act which I am introducing today, along with Senators Hollings, Breaux, Inouye, Boxer, Feinstein and Kennedy. The goal of the Coastal Stewardship Act is to significantly strengthen our national commitment to and capacity to protect the coastal communities and all of our coastal and ocean environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.105578173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0128804051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0117723939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0056551191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011123921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009251448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000157416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.01701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.37857E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.03885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
45.954
Magnitude:
100
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
30.04
Magnitude:
100
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
Our coasts -- I know the Chair knows this because he represents a State that has enormous fishing interests -- our coasts and our oceans are increasingly fragile environments, and they are increasingly threatened. Their health depends on a very complex chain of ecosystems that includes rainwater runoff from inland, estuaries, wetlands, flood plains, tidal basins, coral reefs, our fisheries and the whole deal more. Damage to any one of those ecosystems can wind up degrading and damaging the others, and they can cause severe cultural and economic impact for all of our coastal communities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.931
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0250452635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015506543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004394126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004310094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003388317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001094691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.90086E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.95112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.21339E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.6089E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.595E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
44.141
Magnitude:
87
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
39.861
Magnitude:
87
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
John Kerry
Moreover, as our coastal population grows and as coastal development increases, as it has been almost every year for the last 50 years, we are placing more and more stress on these fragile and increasingly unique and interconnecting ecosystems.
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
-0.52
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3768701106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0204089854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0199922899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0132314599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043554657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003752738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003319699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001709023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.68998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.08406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.0394E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
71.046
Magnitude:
84
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John Kerry
Since 1960, the coastal population in the United States has increased by over 50 percent, and that trend is expected to continue. Indeed, it is predicted that over the course of the next 10 years or so, well over 75 percent of the American population will live within 50 miles of coastline of one kind or another. In the next decade alone, an additional 14 million Americans are expected to settle in coastal areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0549473159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016499513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015599882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014949055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013753946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002763304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001935273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.24588E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.07477E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.42797E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.4924E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
84.545
Magnitude:
46
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Kerry
The impact is very clear. On the Atlantic coast, we have had toxic outbreaks of pfiesteria. In the Gulf of Mexico, we have a dead zone that has formed that harms shrimp stocks and kills off other species. Our Nation has lost more than 89 million acres of coastal wetlands, and our commercial fisheries are depleted from a combination of mismanagement and also ecosystem impacts. Parts of the Great Lakes have suffered from nutrient enrichment which is destructive to those ecosystems. Finally, even urban areas along our coasts face a unique challenge as they work to clean up polluted industrial sites and bring their waterfronts back to life.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.927
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.075483101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025244577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009441557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008860641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006221647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002523209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001623753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001063379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.88696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.79398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.074E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
83.567
Magnitude:
47
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
John Kerry
The Coastal Stewardship Act creates the Ocean and Coast Conservation Fund to receive permanent funding from Federal oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf. The fund would accrue 10 percent, or a minimum of $250 million of OCS revenues each year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0547928736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029878611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0022019034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011012384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009507778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0007767634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005005695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003098293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.54466E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.66758E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.385E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
76.818
Magnitude:
29
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Kerry
The CSA uses funds from the Ocean and Coast Conservation Fund and general revenues to support the restoration and preservation of our coastal and marine resources. The specific investments include the following:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0364138163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044753011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017464443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003458736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002397803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.8231E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.13049E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.57962E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5514E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.354E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.811E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
John Kerry
First, the CSA provides increased support to the Coastal Zone Management Act. The CZMA is a highly flexible program that allows States to prioritize, design, and implement management plans, meeting broad national objectives for coastal environmental protection and economic development.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.715
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0384771178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110741828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.004969904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0043713899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0010671526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010349052
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003254969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003040137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.03037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.4203E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.166
Magnitude:
45
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
Second, the CSA establishes a new highly flexible program within the Department of Commerce to fund coastal habitat, restoration, and preservation projects. With these block grants for conservation, States set priorities and decide how and when projects proceed within broad national goals.
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
0.042
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0097306365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0072389099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014871036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011491704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009161884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004039329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000358024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001662603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.07181E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.93012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.00054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.148
Magnitude:
70
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Kerry
Third, it enhances the Federal commitment to the National Marine Sanctuary Program, a very successful program that designates unique ocean habitat for protection and research. Our 12 national marine sanctuaries restore and rebuild marine habitats to their natural condition and monitor and maintain already healthy areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0204823242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110607376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036887581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013446597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008649099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006766908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004289701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000120479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.12474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.08332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6273E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.172
Magnitude:
45
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Kerry
Four, the CSA creates a coral reef restoration and conservation program at the Department of Commerce. The legislation recognizes the importance of maintaining the health and stability of coral reefs for their environmental and economic value, and it builds on the work of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1430713106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0455518661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0280975801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0218063171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0136809307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093353745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018191786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003195058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.949E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.01607E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7718E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
93.095
Magnitude:
67
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Kerry
Five, one of the most difficult challenges to overcome in developing sound policy for U.S. fisheries has been the lack of high-quality information. The CSA establishes a comprehensive program to improve the quality and quantity of fisheries information available to evaluate stock status, design control measures, and monitor effectiveness of those control measures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.107
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3109499114
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0391252717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0271730416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081050915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057197787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021701971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010700977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008807288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001073088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.33837E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.06391E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.506
Magnitude:
60
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
Six, the CSA increases Federal support of State and local enforcement by expanding existing cooperative enforcement agreements. These joint ventures allow States and local governments to tailor enforcement procedures to fit the local needs and available resources, and also allow for collaboration between State and local enforcement agencies and Federal agencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4614648875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3121107584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2041478176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1170024509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0311693555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.00914169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0054266329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003735927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001586458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001475171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.70424E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.185
Magnitude:
56
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Kerry
I will close my comments, Mr. President, by saying to my colleagues that some have expressed concern that somehow this broader effort might have an impact on reauthorization of coastal zone management and national marine sanctuaries, et cetera.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0425116945
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0204339303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0072720097
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069098969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0040523912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017603867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00079352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003672315
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001549721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.25433E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.1546E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.353
Magnitude:
60
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Kerry
I assure my colleagues this legislation is in addition to and supportive of and supplementary to each of those other efforts which I have personally had the privilege of leading in the past years when I was chairman of the committee. We have reauthorized those in past years, and always we have found that a comprehensive approach has been a far more effective and a, frankly, far more needed approach. But nothing will stand in the way, I am confident, of our efforts to cooperate on each and every one of those efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.928
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
3.0304269865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3634734545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1896603149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.023264646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031425549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023337889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011433014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008207868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001149491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.67509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.3942E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
89.502
Magnitude:
28
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Kerry
We need to better meet the needs of our coastal communities, and it is absolutely essential that we look in this country at this issue, not as individual pieces that come at us one by one, but as the sum total of the parts they represent. We need a national policy to reflect that sum total.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.238
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1808296656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0358119665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0316594727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.029220854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0015133029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001043207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005618756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004649755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.97237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.76376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.67356E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.7
Magnitude:
84
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John Kerry
I say to Senator Boxer and Senator Landrieu, who have legislation of their own regarding the Outer Continental Shelf, that I am proud to be an original cosponsor of Senator Boxer's Resources 2000 effort, and I look forward to working with them to try to address all the concerns we share regarding these issues.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3142542904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0229946716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0126411396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0126155981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0104080347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027136501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025758331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004722622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.68243E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.42009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.12715E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
70.459
Magnitude:
49
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
20.054
Magnitude:
49
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Kerry
Finally, I am very pleased my colleagues on the Commerce Committee have joined in this. As the Senate knows, the Commerce Committee has primary jurisdiction over our Nation's major coastal programs, and Senators Hollings, Breaux, Inouye, and others bring very valuable experience to these issues. I am pleased to include their efforts in this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.857
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0862854009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0165837351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049455601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024684199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004192493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004069232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002616718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.71941E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.11525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.5753E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.222E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.869
Magnitude:
46
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Chuck Schumer
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the School Quality Counts Act and the Teacher Tax Relief Act of 1999. Mr. President, the National Center for Education Statistics estimates that our nation will require two million teachers over the next decade. In New York State this problem is particularly acute: 40,000 new teachers will be needed over the next four years. In New York City, where there are 10,000 emergency-certified teachers overwhelmingly concentrated in the highest poverty schools, there is virtually no incentive for qualified professionals to teach at the highest poverty schools and as a result there exists an uneven distribution of well trained teachers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
1.5967644751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1588979852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1082650735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0306343514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0106851985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095576273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001660624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006746707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004505551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.67815E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.44996E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.358
Magnitude:
110
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Chuck Schumer
Across the nation, many school districts are experiencing both geographic and subject area teacher shortages. In many instances, school districts with lower tax bases are forced to compete with districts that can afford to pay their teachers higher salaries thus creating a drain on the pool of experienced and qualified teachers in lower income school districts. Attracting and retaining well-qualified teachers, and compensating them appropriately, is critical to raising student achievement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5795178469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0882922148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0686442887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0260660192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0137211813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0114333925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015843092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006953881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002754303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001368366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.23174E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.097
Magnitude:
101
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Chuck Schumer
Mr. President, the School Quality Counts Act deals directly with the teacher quality issue in three ways: First, the bill strengthens state and local accountability for student results by requiring that school districts take specific steps to improve teacher quality within two years of the bill's enactment; second, the legislation would empower parents and taxpayers by providing information on student and school performance through the issuance of school report cards; third, the bill would provide "achievement awards" to those schools that demonstrate continuous student improvement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1480698353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0539196364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0064427775
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0050451563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028776187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00251335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019866304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0010356724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008513523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.64656E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.983E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
80.265
Magnitude:
83
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Chuck Schumer
In addition to these steps, Mr. President, one of the most concrete and important steps we can take now is to create real financial incentives for qualified individuals to teach in high-poverty schools. The Teacher Tax Relief Act of 1999 would create these incentives by exempting the first $40,000 of a teacher's salary from federal income tax for qualified individuals teaching academic subjects in schools where at least 50 percent of the students qualify for the free or reduced price lunch programs. In order to qualify for the exemption, the teacher must be qualified to provide instruction in each and every academic course they teach. No individual who is teaching under an "emergency" designation is eligible for the exemption and no teacher whose gross family income exceeds $120,000 is eligible for the exemption. Mr. President, this legislation would increase take-home pay for a teacher earning $40,000 by over $5,000 and would steer high quality teachers to underperforming school districts in addition to providing middle class tax relief. I ask for unanimous consent that the text of both bills be printed in the Record.
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)
0.66905
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.121719751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.068317476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0516760221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0240645633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067881112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010246711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004239777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003640496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001119853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.79017E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.47229E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.714
Magnitude:
203
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
John Edwards
Mr. President, I rise to introduce with my colleague Kay Bailey Hutchison the Tax Exempt Military Pay Orders (TEMPO) Act. This measure will not only correct an inequity in the way we treat our deployed armed forces, but it also will help let our soldiers know that we recognize and appreciate the sacrifices they and their families make.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.838
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Edwards
Our proposal would provide that income received by a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, while receiving special pay, should be tax exempt. Currently, members of the U.S. Armed Forces who serve in a Presidentially designated "combat zone" receive special tax exemptions. I think we all recall that this exemption was in effect during Kosovo. During Kosovo, soldiers did not have to pay excise taxes on phone calls that they make from the combat zone. Nor did they have to pay income taxes on the money earned while in that zone.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.65393
VADER
0.48
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
John Edwards
The measure we introduce today provides that these same tax exemptions would be triggered when the Secretary of Defense designates his employees as eligible for "special pay" based on hostile conditions. Under current law, members of the Armed Forces receive special pay when: subject to hostile fire; on duty in which he, or others with him, are in imminent danger of such fire; were killed, injured or wounded by hostile fire or were on duty in a foreign area in which he was subject to the threat of physical harm or imminent danger on the basis of civil insurrection, civil war, terrorism, or wartime conditions. In the last few years soldiers in Somalia and Haiti have received special pay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.43399
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.88036
VADER
-0.989
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
John Edwards
Let me explain why I believe we need to change the tax treatment of special pay. The original tax exemption for combat pay was put in place during the Korean war. From that time until the fall of the Berlin Wall, the employment of U.S. forces almost always was in combat zones. But since the end of the cold war, as we all know, our Armed Forces have been deployed more often, and in a wider variety of circumstances. Today, a soldier with the 82nd Airborne from North Carolina may be sent on a mission that is as dangerous as any combat mission, but because it is not precisely in a combat zone, he cannot receive any tax benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.93156
VADER
-0.447
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.6
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
John Edwards
Given the current uses of our Armed Forces, I believe the measure we propose today makes a great deal of sense. I also believe that making this change in the tax code would correct an inequity. Now, I think it is only right that soldiers in the Kosovo engagement are receiving tax exemptions. But during a recent visit to Fort Bragg, many soldiers and their families commented that the same benefits should have been extended to the soldiers who served in Somalia and Haiti. I have to say that I agreed with them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Edwards
And so, this bill addresses the new realities of the post-code-war world. As the Senate knows all too well, the end of the cold war brought with it a significant drawdown in the size of our armed forces. Additionally, we shifted from an overseas-based force to one based primarily in the United States. Almost concurrently, our national security strategy has lead us into an era of seemingly continuous deployments. In the 40 years between 1950 and 1990, elements of the U.S. Army were deployed 10 times. In the less than 10 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall, elements of the Army have been deployed 34 times. The Navy's responses have doubled in the 90's. The Air Force has seen its deployed forces rise 400% while its active duty personnel dropped 33%. Some of these deployments are a few months in duration; some are part of a continuous presence -- such as our forces in the Sinai. All work hardship on both the members deployed and their families, particularly when there are repeated or back-to-back deployments.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.1
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.19106
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
John Edwards
These demands contribute to both recruitment and retention problems. In recognition of these demands and of the likelihood that we will continue to see more of these deployments, this bill recognizes that we need to bring our tax code up to date so that it acknowledges these new realities.
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
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Edwards
Mr. President, let me tell you more about what this proposal would do. As I previously said, members of the military who receive combat pay get certain tax exemptions. For example:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
John Edwards
The income of the soldier while in the combat zone is tax exempt. So is the income of a soldier while hospitalized for injuries received in the combat zone and that portion of a pension or retirement acquired while in a combat zone. In addition, pay received while a prisoner of war as a result of service in the combat zone is tax exempt.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.73333
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.6864
VADER
-0.939
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Edwards
Special tax rates apply for the surviving spouse of a soldier who is missing in action (or presumed dead) in a combat zone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
John Edwards
All taxes are eliminated for the years the soldier served in the combat zone if he is killed in the combat zone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.56495
VADER
-0.852
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
John Edwards
There are other exemptions, and I ask unanimous consent that this copy of the relevant exemptions 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
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
John Edwards
My bill would give those exact same exemptions to soldiers who receive special pay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
John Edwards
Mr. President, as we close out this century and address the realities of the new century, I ask the Senate approve this measure as a means of acknowledging the sacrifices being demanded of our service members and their families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
John Edwards
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that additional material be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senator Edwards of North Carolina to offer legislation very important to those members of our Armed Forces who are deployed in defense of our nation's interests around the world. Our bill will provide for federal tax exemption to those serving in hostile areas not officially designated as combat zones. The current restrictions on this exemption to formally designated combat zones -- which do not include many of our peacekeepers who face daily threats to their lives -- are a half-century old relic of the Korean War that do not address the realities of the military missions in our post-cold-war world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.13043
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.13043
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.428
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Today there are two combat zones as designated by the President in Executive Orders. One is in the Middle East, including the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, the Gulf of Oman, the Gulf of Aden, as well as Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. This area has been a combat zone since January 1991. The other combat zone is the Kosovo Area of Operations including the Federal Republic of Yugoslvia (Serbia/Montenegro), Albania, the Adriatic Sea, and the Ionian Sea. This combat zone has been in effect since March 1999. Members serving in those areas get a tax exemption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.99853
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Yet, today there are 17 areas considered so dangerous that our troops there get a special allowance known as Imminent Danger Pay that do not receive the same tax relief that those in a designated combat zone get. In fact, combat zone tax provisions did not apply to our troops in Somalia, where we lost 18 Rangers in one bloody gunfight.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Our bill argues, in effect, that if a location is dangerous enough to earn the allowance reserved for imminent danger, then it's dangerous enough to get favorable tax treatment, too. This would include troops that are in some of the most dangerous parts of the world, including Algeria, Burundi, Pakistan, Sudan, and Yemen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.909
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Kay Bailey Hutchison
When our troops are deployed in harm's way anywhere, there should not be a discrepancy in tax benefits from one location to another. This is an administrative distinction that matters little to the brave young Americans who are out there defending us. These determinations are made after careful study by the Secretary of Defense, based on the inherent dangers in a foreign area.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
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
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Kay Bailey Hutchison
The Senate expressed its support for addressing this inequity in a resolution we passed as part of the FY2000 Defense Authorization Bill. Not only is this the right and fair thing to do, but during these times of increased deployments and personnel shortages, it is in our national interest to continue to show our dedicated service members that we appreciate their sacrifice and commitment.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Kay Bailey Hutchison
I commend the Senator from North Carolina for his leadership on this issue and urge other Senators to join us in this effort.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, we are faced today with the unique challenges brought by the extraordinary biological, technological, and medical advances of this decade. We have seen miraculous breakthroughs in the fight against communicable diseases: the complete eradication of small pox, the near global eradication of polio, vaccines for ailments such as measles, rubella, and even the flu. Revolutionary new drugs and improved surgical techniques allow us all to lead longer, more productive lives. But past success is not a guarantee of future progress and science does not bear fruit overnight. Breaking the code for complex problems takes a steady and sustained commitment of people and money. As we enter the next century, we have a responsibility to perpetuate and improve upon our enormous capacity to prevent, detect, treat, and cure diseases of all types.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.24138
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.24138
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47542
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Arlen Specter
The Congress continues to be gravely concerned with rising health care costs, as demonstrated by contentious debate as recently as last week during consideration of the Patients' Bill of Rights. According to the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), health care spending in this country had risen to $1.1 trillion in 1997, or an average of just under $4,000 per person. Private sources paid for a little over half of that, about $585 billion, with the remainder coming from public programs like Medicare and Medicaid. HCFA further predicts that public spending on health will nearly double over the next decade, reaching $2.1 trillion in 2007.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Arlen Specter
I disagree with the premise that this is simply a dollars and cents problem. I believe science holds our best chance for both combating disease and controlling the ever-spiraling costs it imposes on society. For victims of cancer and heart disease, scientific research represents their only hope for new drugs and medical treatments that can add years to life. Research can produce miracle vaccines that save the lives of children stricken with deadly diseases like leukemia. And for growing numbers of elderly, research holds the key to stopping the ruinous effects of Alzheimer's disease, stroke and arthritis -- all very expensive ailments to treat. To me, the equation is a simple one: less disease and illness mean less human suffering and lower health care costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.40741
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.40741
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.83035
VADER
0.454
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Arlen Specter
Over the next three decades, the number of Americans over age 65 will double. My state of Pennsylvania houses the second highest elderly population, currently totaling nearly 2 million citizens. Mr. President, unless science finds cures and effective treatments for disease and illness, our society will face even higher costs and our hospitals and nursing facilities will be strained to the breaking point.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Arlen Specter
As Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, I have said many times that I firmly believe that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the crown jewel of the Federal government, and substantial investment is crucial to allow the continuation of the breakthrough research into the next decade. In 1981, NIH funding was less than $3.6 billion. For the past three years, NIH funding has increased by 6.8 percent in fiscal year 1997, 7.1 percent in fiscal year 1998, and 15 percent in fiscal year 1999, for a total of $15.7 billion. I am continuing to fight to double the NIH budget, a sentiment which was unanimously supported in the United States Senate during the 105th Congress. Further, on January 19th of this year, I joined my colleagues, Senators Mack, Frist and Harkin in introducing S. Res. 19, a Sense of the Senate resolution to increase biomedical research funding by $2 billion for fiscal year 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I cite continued efforts to increase the Federal investment in biomedical research in order to highlight the public policy importance of scientific investment. I believe that the Federal government also has the responsibility to provide an economic environment that promotes Research and Development in biomedical research in the private sector as well. To make good business decisions, particularly relating to investment in R&D, biomedical and "biotech" firms need to have reliable and well defined tax laws. Today I am introducing legislation that would establish a 10 percent tax credit for investment in biomedical research, and would extend the R & D tax credit to 10 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.962
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Arlen Specter
The purpose of the investment tax credit is to encourage biomedical research and to stimulate the economy, as well as to enhance our long- term competitiveness in the global biomedical arena. The investment tax credit would provide a 10 percent tax credit for purchases of capital equipment, instruments and supplies used in a laboratory setting by a biotechnology company. Without this tax credit, American companies will be competing with one hand tied behind their backs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Arlen Specter
The R & D tax credit has proven to be critical to the U.S. biomedical research industry. The credit has allowed for many successes in U.S. scientific research and innovation, such as rapid progress in finding cures for life threatening diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. My Subcommittee has held hearings on the state of affairs in biomedical research, and I understand from many scientists that we are on the cusp of breakthroughs many of today's most complex diseases -- Alzheimer's, AIDS, heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis, to name a few. But, the scientists caution, it will only be through sustained investment, both public and private, that we will reap the rewards of biomedical research. If we cut investment in medical progress today, the consequence may be irrevocable and society may rue that decision for years to come.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.21739
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.21739
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42286
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Arlen Specter
As we prepare for the 21st century, we must remain committed to providing an environment that fosters technological investment, scientific exploration, and global competitiveness. Future economic growth and the prosperity of all Americans depends on continued R&D in all sectors of our nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.8
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, we must act now to extend the R&D credit and send the right signal to our nation's researchers. Failure to act will not only jeopardize our research efforts, but it will also threaten the United States's world leadership in R&D and perpetuate the rising health care costs we so desperately have tried to contain. It should be noted that everything that is good and desirable is not necessarily worthy of a tax credit, but targeted tax credits are particularly appropriate where an activity engaged in by one company or individual provides such considerable benefits to society at large.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66329
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Arlen Specter
We must constantly remind ourselves that medical innovation is the most viable, long-term solution for cost-effective quality care. Our task in Congress should be to assure that the path of innovation remains open, unobstructed and attractive to both public and private investors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.936
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Arlen Specter
For me, creating a better atmosphere for investment in medical research is more than a symbolic goal. It is a recognition that expanding our base of scientific knowledge inevitably leads to better health, lower health care costs, and an improved quality of life for all Americans. Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation, and urge its swift adoption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Arlen Specter
In my capacity as chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health, Human Services and Education, our subcommittee has the responsibility for funding the National Institutes of Health. The Senate passed a resolution targeting a doubling of National Institutes of Health funding over a 5-year period. That requires an enormous increase.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.374
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Arlen Specter
Last year, with the cooperation of my distinguished ranking member, Senator Harkin, we increased NIH funding by $2 billion. The year before the Senate voted an increase of some $950 million, which was conferenced out at $907 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Arlen Specter
This year the subcommittee faces a 302(b) allocation -- if anyone is listening on C-Span II, that's how much money the subcommittee is allotted under the budget -- that is some $12 billion under the President's request, about $12 billion under any logical sum of money to fund those three departments: The Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education. We are struggling to try to find the funds to match last year's $2 billion increase. If we were to reach the goal set by the sense-of-the-Senate resolution we would have to come up with $2.3 billion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Arlen Specter
In talking to the people in the biotech industry, they are very much interested in having an investment tax credit. An investment tax credit of 10 percent would provide a real tax incentive to induce biotech companies to do research. We are on the brink of some phenomenal advances as a result of what happened with stem cell research late last year. Stem cell research has the potential to be a veritable fountain of youth, to tackle ailments like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, or perhaps heart disease or cancer.
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)
0.47957
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Arlen Specter
There is a controversy on that question, as to whether embryos may appropriately be used for research. So far the Department of Health and Human Services and their legal counsel concluded that the current limitation on research would not apply to research on stem cells after they are extracted from embryos. Realistically, there ought to be no limitation at all, because in dealing with embryos we are not dealing with an entity which could produce life. These are discarded embryos from in vitro fertilization.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Arlen Specter
This controversy is very similar to the controversy which existed with respect to fetal tissue, where arguments were made that using fetal tissue would lead to induced abortions where the fact of the matter was the fetal tissue was discarded fetal tissue, did not induce abortions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Arlen Specter
But the opportunities for phenomenal advances in medical research are virtually unlimited. In the absence of the ability of the Congress, given budget limitations, to meet the doubling goal within 5 years, an investment tax credit would be an enormous help in stimulating investments by the biotech companies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.913
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Arlen Specter
The research and development tax credit has been extended year by year, and a firm statement by Congress extending it for 10 years again would be an inducement for biotech.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Arlen Specter
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
1.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, I will take a few minutes to talk about America's farmers and ranchers and the promise they hold for us and the future for our environment, for production of bountiful, safe, and nourishing food for us and for the population around the globe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Harkin
Specifically on the issue of conservation, it became a national priority in the days of the Dust Bowl, leading to the creation in the 1930s of the Soil Conservation Service at the Department of Agriculture, which is now the Natural Resources Conservation Service. With the very foundation of our food supply at risk, the Government stepped forward with billions of dollars in assistance to help farmers preserve their precious soils.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Harkin
Since that time, Federal spending on conservation has steadily declined. Yet today agriculture faces a wide range of environmental challenges, from overgrazing and manure management to fertilizer runoff and water pollution. Urban and rural citizens alike are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of agriculture.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Tom Harkin
Farmers and ranchers pride themselves on being good stewards of the land, and there are farm-based solutions to these problems being implemented all over the country. But every dollar spent on constructing a filter strip or developing a nutrient management plan is a dollar that farmers don't have in hard times like these. And even in better times, there is a lot of competition for that dollar.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Harkin
So who benefits from conservation on farm lands? As much or more than the farmer, it is the rest of us, who depend on the careful stewardship of the water that travels across fields and pastures before reaching rivers, streams, and our groundwater. Farmers and ranchers tend not only to their crops and animals, but also to our public resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.39
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tom Harkin
Since we all share in these benefits, it is only right that we share in their costs. It is time to enter into a true conservation partnership with our farmers and ranchers to help ensure that conservation is not a luxury that comes and goes but an essential and permanent part of sustainable agricultural production nationwide.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.762
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Tom Harkin
In the 1985 farm bill, we required that farmers who wanted to participate in USDA farm programs develop soil conservation plans for their highly erodible land. This provision helped put new conservation plans in place for our most fragile farmlands. In the most recent farm bill, we streamlined conservation programs and established new cost- share and incentive payments for certain practices.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Tom Harkin
Today I am introducing the Conservation Security Act of 1999, proposed legislation that builds on our past successes and takes a bold step forward in farm and conservation policy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.823
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Tom Harkin
My bill would establish a universal and voluntary incentive payment program to support and encourage conservation activities by all farmers and ranchers. Under this program, farmers and ranchers could receive up to $50,000 per year in conservation payments. Under this conservation security program, farmers would enter into 3- to 5-year contracts with USDA and choose from one of three classes of conservation practices for which they would receive a payment based on the number of acres covered and the county rental rate for those acres.
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)
3.04452
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Tom Harkin
This program is directed toward conservation on working lands. It is not a set-aside. It is not an easement program. It is not a conservation reserve program. It is a conservation program so that we farm in the best way possible to conserve our resources and to prevent pollution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.59
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Tom Harkin
For implementing a basic set of practices, farmers would receive an annual payment of 10 percent of the rental rate of the land covered. I call this basic category class I, and it would include such practices as nutrient management, conservation tillage, and runoff and drainage control.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Tom Harkin
There would be a class II under which farmers could receive up to 20 percent of the rental rate, where farmers would add to their class I practices by choosing from a menu of class II practices that would be established by the USDA -- such things as nutrient management, composting, intensive grazing, partial field practices such as buffer strips and windbreaks, wetland restoration, and wildlife habitat enhancement.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Harkin
Then the third class, farmers who wanted to do class III conservation practices would enroll their whole farm under a total resource management plan that addresses all aspects of air, land, water, and wildlife. For that, the farmers would receive a 40-percent payment, 40 percent of the rental rate of land in that county.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Tom Harkin
This bill also provides an incentive for livestock producers. In payment for preparing and adopting comprehensive manure management plans, producers raising under 1,000 animal units at any given time -- that would be 2,500 hogs, 1,000 beef cattle, 700 dairy cattle, 55,000 turkeys, or 100,000 chickens -- they would be given a per animal incentive payment equal to 10 percent of the 5-year average market price.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Tom Harkin
This program would not replace or otherwise affect any other conservation program, not at all, this is to add on, except that a farmer could not receive incentive payments under this program in addition to incentive payments under another program in addition to incentive payments for land already enrolled in a program such as the Conservation Reserve Program. In other words, you couldn't have your land in the Conservation Reserve Program and then enter this program with that same land.
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
0.552
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Harkin
Again, I emphasize, the Conservation Security Program would be totally voluntary. It would be up to the farmer to decide if they want to do it. If they do, then they would get additional payments. A lot of these practices farmers are already doing now, for which they receive little or no support.
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
0.491
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tom Harkin
Again, these practices don't just benefit the farmer; in fact, a lot of times it may burden the farmer. That farmer may have to do extra work, require a little extra time. Maybe some equipment for these kinds of conservation practices. The beneficiaries of this are all of us. We all will benefit from cleaner air, cleaner streams and rivers, protecting our groundwater, wildlife habitats for those of us who like to hunt and fish.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.736
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Tom Harkin
Our private lands are a national resource, and conservation on farm and ranchlands provides environmental benefits that are just as important as the production of abundant and safe food. I am introducing the Conservation Security Act because I believe it will help secure both the economic future of our farmers, help them a little bit with the safety net, and it will be a cornerstone, I think, of our national farm policy and the environmental future of agriculture.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Tom Harkin
I am introducing this bill for myself, Senator Daschle, Senator Leahy, Senator Kerrey of Nebraska, Senator Conrad, and Senator Johnson.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Harkin
I ask other Senators who are interested to contact my staff. We are now actively seeking cosponsors for this new voluntary conservation program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Tom Harkin
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I rise to day to introduce the Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act of 1999, a very important piece of legislation in America's on-going war on drugs. Three years ago I introduced the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Act of 1999, which this body passed, to address the frightening and very real problem of methamphetamine abuse in this country. That legislation has provided law enforcement with necessary tools to combat methamphetamine and has helped us track and slow the proliferation of methamphetamine manufacturing and abuse. However, there remain too many people in this country who are determined to undermine our drug laws and turn America into one colossal metamphetamine laboratory. For this reason, I, along with Senators Feinstein, DeWine, Bond, Thurmond, Biden, Bryan, and Reid, are introducing this bipartisan bill that seeks to shield America against the proliferation of methamphetamine Manufacturing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.57054
VADER
-0.956
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
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
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Orrin Hatch
The methamphetamine threat differs in kind from the threat of other illegal drugs because methamphetamine can be made from readily available and legal chemicals and substances, and because it poses serious dangers to both human life and to the environment. America's history of fighting illegal drugs has been long and tiring but with so many young Americans still being exposed to so many destructive drugs, now is not the time to give up -- it is a time to fight smarter and harder. The provisions of this bill will provide law enforcement with several effective tools that will help us turn the tide of proliferation of methamphetamine manufacturing in America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.13043
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.13043
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.6
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Orrin Hatch
Traditionally, the overwhelming majority of illegal drugs consumed in America has been manufactured outside of our borders and then illegally smuggled into America. The rapid spread and growing use of methamphetamine threatens to change the future of where drugs are manufactured. Drug pushers are threatening to turn America into a producing country of a drug that affects the lives of every American because it not only destroys the lives of those who use the drug, but also can have devastating effects on people situated around lab sites, on law enforcement officials that have to clean the labs, and on the environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.29412
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.57054
VADER
-0.828
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.4
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
32
Orrin Hatch
According to a report prepared by the Community Epidemiology Work Group, which is part of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, methamphetamine "abuse levels remain high . . . and there is strong evidence to suggest this drug will continue to be a problem in West Coast areas and to spread to other areas of the United States." the reasons given for the ominous prediction are that methamphetamine can be produced easily in small, clandestine labs and the chemicals used to make methamphetamine are readily available.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Orrin Hatch
This threat is real and immediate, and the numbers are telling. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, the DEA, the number of labs cleaned up by the Administration has almost doubled each year since 1995. Last year 5,786 amphetamine and methamphetamine labs were seized by DEA and State and local law enforcement officials, and millions of dollars were spent on cleaning up the pollutants and toxins created and left behind by operators of these labs. In Utah alone, there were 266 lab seizures last year, a number which elevated Utah to the unenviable position of being ranked third among all states for higher per capita clan lab seizures. The problem with the high number of manufacturing labs is compounded by the fact that the chemicals and substances utilized in the manufacturing process are unstable, volatile, and highly combustible. The smallest amounts of these chemicals, when mixed improperly, can cause explosions and fires. And of course, those operating these labs are not scientists, but rather unskilled, ignorant, criminals and fly-by-nights who are completely apathetic to the destructive powers that are inherent in the manufacturing process. This fact is even more frightening when you consider that most of these labs are situated in residences, motels, trailers, and vans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.979
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
78
Sprache Difficult Word Count
69
Orrin Hatch
Let me take a moment to highlight some of the provisions of this bill that will assist Federal, State, and local law enforcement in preventing the proliferation of methamphetamine manufacturing in America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Orrin Hatch
First, the bill will bolster the DEA's ability to combat the manufacturing and trafficking of methamphetamine and other drugs by authorizing the hiring of new agents to carry out a variety of anti- drug initiatives. Agents will be hired to assist State and local law enforcement officials in small and mid-sized communities in all phases of methamphetamine manufacturing investigations. Due to the large number of manufacturers and traffickers that are setting up shop in small and rural cities, law enforcement agencies located in these areas are in dire need of the DEA's expert guidance and knowledge of methamphetamine investigations, including assistance in interrogating suspects, conducting surveillance operations, and collecting evidence to build a case. This bill also authorizes the expansion of the number of DEA resident offices and posts-of-duty, which are smaller DEA offices often set up in small and rural cities that are overwhelmed by methamphetamine manufacturing and trafficking.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
62
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Orrin Hatch
Another way this legislation will help the DEA assist State and local officials is to provide for the training of State and local law enforcement personnel in techniques used in methamphetamine investigations and to provide them with certification training in handling the dangerously-volatile and toxic wastes produced by methamphetamine labs. It also provides for the creation of another DEA program that will enable certain State and local law enforcement officials to recertify other law enforcement in their regions. These programs are authorized for a three year period and designed to pass on the DEA's knowledge and expertise to State and local officials so that they can become more independent of the DEA and thereafter rely rather on each other in combating the scourge of methamphetamine manufacturing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Orrin Hatch
This bill contains many references to the drug amphetamine, a lesser known, but equally dangerous drug. Because the process of manufacturing amphetamine is as dangerous as manufacturing methamphetamine, this bill seeks to equalize the punishment for manufacturing the two drugs. Other than being slightly less potent, amphetamine is manufactured, sold, and used in the same manner as methamphetamine. In fact, many times a person can set out to manufacture a batch of methamphetamine and end up with amphetamine if just one precursor chemical is used in place of another. When this happens, drug dealers sell amphetamine as methamphetamine and users buy and use it thinking it is methamphetamine. The dangers posed to the environment are also the same. Amphetamine labs have the same destructing and polluting ability as methamphetamine labs. Every law enforcement officer with whom I have spoken, including federal and State prosecutors and federal and State law enforcement officials, agreed that the penalties for amphetamine should be the same as those for methamphetamine.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.11123
VADER
-0.959
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Orrin Hatch
Another important section of this bill will assist in preventing the manufacture of methamphetamine and other illegal drugs by banning the dissemination of drug "recipes" and other demonstrative information relating to the manufacturing and use of controlled substances. The dissemination of this type of information is prohibited if the intent of the person disseminating the information is for it to be used for, or in furtherance of, a federal crime or if the person disseminating the information has knowledge that the person receiving the information intends to use the information for, or in furtherance, of a federal crime. Currently, there are hundreds of sites on the Internet that instruct how to manufacture methamphetamine and other illegal drugs, including what ingredients are required, what instruments or equipment is needed, and how to combine precisely the ingredients. These step-by- step instructions will be illegal under this bill if the person posting the information or the person receiving the information intends to engage in activity that violates our drug laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.11123
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66329
VADER
-0.958
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Orrin Hatch
I was shocked to discover that those who embrace the drug counter- culture these days are using the Internet to promote, advertise, and sell illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia. In 1992, Congress passed a law that made it illegal for anyone to sell or offer for sale drug paraphernalia. This law resulted in the closings of numerous "head shops," yet, now the out-of-business store owners are selling their illegal drug paraphernalia on the Internet. This bill will amend the anti-drug paraphernalia statute to clarify that advertisements for sale include the use of any communication facility, including the Internet, to post or publicize in any way any matter, including a telephone number or electronic or mail address, knowing that such matter is designed to be used to buy, distribute, or otherwise facilitate a transaction in drug paraphernalia. This will not only prevent web sites from advertising drug paraphernalia for sale, but it will also prohibit web sites that do not sell drug paraphernalia from allowing other sites that do from advertising on its web site. Currently, anyone can log on to the Internet, go to one of the numerous pro-drug sites, and purchase illegal drug paraphernalia, such bongs, water pipes, "Toke" bottles and "High Again" bottles, along with descriptions of how these devices can assist in getting a better "high" from smoking marijuana. There are even web sites that advertise for sale marijuana and poppy seeds, along with growing and nurturing instructions. This type of behavior is not only reprehensible, but it is also illegal, and this clarifying provision can help stop this behavior from continuing over the Internet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.35484
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.35484
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.71668
VADER
-0.614
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.1
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
95
Sprache Difficult Word Count
70
Orrin Hatch
Finally, this legislation seeks to impose harsher penalties on manufacturers of illegal drugs when their actions create a substantial risk of harm to human life or to the environment. The inherent dangers of killing innocent bystanders and, at the same time, contaminating the environment during the methamphetamine manufacturing process warrant a punitive penalty that will deter some from engaging in the activity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.967
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, many people have grown increasingly more skeptical as to whether America can ever rid our nation of the dreadful plague of illegal drug use. I say to all those skeptics that now is not the time to take a defeatist attitude. Too many bright young people are depending on us to do what is right. Sure, some measures taken in the past have not been as helpful as some may have hoped, but that just means we need to keep persevering to find the right answers. I believe that this bill contains many of the right answers and will help in one of our nation's most difficult struggles. We can defeat the drug dealers and traffickers. We must fight back for the sake of our children and grandchildren. I hope that Senators will join me in this fight and support this very important piece of legislation. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of this legislation and a summary be printed in the Record.
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
-0.373
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Joe Biden
Mr. President, 3 years ago this week I joined with my distinguished friend and colleague, Senator Hatch, to introduce the "Hatch-Biden Methamphetamine Control Act" to address the growing threat of methamphetamine use in our country before it was too late.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
Our failure to foresee and prevent the crack cocaine epidemic is one of the most significant public policy mistakes in recent history. Despite the warning signs of an outbreak, few took action until it was too late. But we did learn an important lesson from that mistake. When we began to see similar warning signs with methamphetamine, we acted swiftly to make sure that history would not repeat itself.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.407
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
That Act provided crucial tools that we needed to stay ahead of the methamphetamine epidemic and avoid the mistakes made during the early stages of the crack epidemic. We increased penalties for possessing and trafficking in methamphetamine and the precursor chemicals and equipment used to manufacture the drug. We tightened the reporting requirements and restrictions on the legitimate sales of products containing precursor chemicals to prevent their diversion, and imposed even greater requirements on firms that sell those products by mail. We ensured that meth manufacturers who endanger the life of any individual or endanger the environment while making this drug receive enhanced prison sentences. And finally, we created a national working group of law enforcement and public health officials to monitor any growth in the methamphetamine epidemic.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.03704
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.07146
VADER
0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Joe Biden
I have no doubt that our 1996 legislation slowed this epidemic significantly. But we are up against a powerful and highly addictive drug. Meth stimulates the central nervous system, making the user feel energetic, clever and powerful. Unlike crack, whose effects sometimes last only a matter of minutes, a meth high lasts for hours.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Last year in my home State of Delaware law enforcement officers busted what was described as "the largest and most sophisticated drug lab in the Northeast," seizing 50 pounds of meth and meth base. This was only one of the 5,786 reported clandestine laboratory seizures in the United States last year.
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
0.769
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
We have countless heart wrenching stories of violence and families being tragically ripped apart by methamphetamine use, sadly reminiscent of what we saw with crack cocaine. A recent news story reported that a woman in California has been charged with the murder of her infant son. High on meth, she left him in a sealed car in the summer heat while she and her boyfriend slept in an air-conditioned motel room nearby. The innocent infant died a tragic and senseless death.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.99853
VADER
-0.968
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
Unfortunately, this unspeakable tragedy is not an isolated incident. It is not unusual for a meth user to remain awake for days. And as the high begins to wane, the user is likely to be violent, delusional and paranoid. Not surprisingly, this behavior often leads to crime. In areas like San Diego where the meth epidemic rages, more than 33 percent of people arrested in 1998 tested positive for the drug.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.897
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
On top of the violence associated with methamphetamine users, there is also the enormous problem of violence among methamphetamine traffickers and the environmental and life-threatening conditions endemic in the clandestine labs where the drug is produced.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.892
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
But perhaps the most frightening fact of all is that despite all of the evidence that methamphetamine is a horribly destructive substance, the percentage of kids who perceive it as a harmful drug is on the decline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.897
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
And that I why I am joining my friend from Utah once again -- along with Senators DeWine, Feinstein and Bond -- to build on the 1996 methamphetamine legislation and continue to fight this pernicious drug.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
Our Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act, first and foremost, addresses the growing problem of amphetamines as a meth substitute by making the penalties for manufacturing, importing, exporting or trafficking amphetamine equivalent to those established for methamphetamine in our 1996 law. The two drugs are nearly identical -- they differ by only one chemical. Whereas methamphetamine is made with ephedrine, a substance found in some over-the-counter cold remedies, amphetamine is produced with phenylpropanolamine, a chemical found in over-the-counter diet pills. The two drugs are produced in the same dangerous clandestine labs and are often sold interchangeably on the streets; the penalties for dealing in both substances should be the same.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Joe Biden
This legislation also provides the Drug Enforcement Administration with much needed funding to clean up clandestine labs after they are seized as well as to train state and local law enforcement officers to handle the hazardous wastes produced in the meth labs. Methamphetamine is made from an array of hazardous substances -- battery acid, lye, ammonia gas, hydrochloric acid, just to name a few -- that produce toxic fumes and often lead to fires or explosions when mixed. I am revealing nothing by naming some of these chemical ingredients. Anyone with access to the Internet can download a detailed meth recipe with a few simple keystrokes. Our legislation would make such postings illegal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Joe Biden
This bill also tightens the restrictions on direct and indirect advertising of illegal drug paraphernalia and Schedule I drugs. Under this legislation, it would be illegal for on-line magazines and other websites to post advertisements for such illegal material or provide "links" to websites that do. We crafted this language carefully so that we restrict the sale of drug paraphernalia without restricting the First Amendment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.922
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
Finally, the bill provides more money for law enforcement. This includes hiring more Drug Enforcement Administration agents to assist state and local law enforcement in small and mid-size cities and rural areas and providing more money to combat meth in places designated as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.401
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
While I clearly support the goals of this legislation, I want to make it clear that I think we may need to tweak it as it goes through the process to ensure that we do not stymie a good idea with the fine print. Specifically, I have concerns about how we fund meth lab clean up. As written, some of the money would come from the asset forfeiture fund, a most important resource for law enforcement. We are now struggling with reforming the overall structure of asset forfeiture in this country and I would hope we could find an alternative pot of money to tap to do the important work of cleaning up meth lab sites.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
That being said, I am confident that any concerns I may have at this time will be resolved during the committee process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Joe Biden
I want to commend Senator Hatch for his continued leadership on this issue. I urge all my colleagues to join us in protecting our children and our society from the devastations of methamphetamine by supporting this vital legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15