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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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15 Speakers
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Speakers
Bill Frist Bill Frist said 73 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
15%
Bill Frist said 1486 words of a total of 10526 words.
15%
Olympia J. Snowe Olympia J. Snowe said 57 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
12%
Olympia J. Snowe said 1480 words of a total of 10526 words.
15%
John Warner John Warner said 73 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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John Warner said 1359 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Barbara A. Mikulski Barbara A. Mikulski said 45 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
10%
Barbara A. Mikulski said 1028 words of a total of 10526 words.
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George Voinovich George Voinovich said 35 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
8%
George Voinovich said 1002 words of a total of 10526 words.
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John Ashcroft John Ashcroft said 46 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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John Ashcroft said 974 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Mike DeWine Mike DeWine said 33 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
7%
Mike DeWine said 691 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Craig Thomas Craig Thomas said 36 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
8%
Craig Thomas said 640 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Bob Smith Bob Smith said 27 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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Bob Smith said 463 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 20 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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Joe Biden said 424 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Dick Durbin Dick Durbin said 10 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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Dick Durbin said 308 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond said 15 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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Strom Thurmond said 267 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Harry Reid Harry Reid said 13 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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Harry Reid said 199 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 9 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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Dianne Feinstein said 188 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Tim Hutchinson Tim Hutchinson said 2 sentences of a total of 494 sentences.
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Tim Hutchinson said 17 words of a total of 10526 words.
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Full Transcript
John Warner
Mr. President, today I am introducing a bill, S. 2669, to afford members the opportunity to examine the issues related to the complicated military medical program. We desire to change the existing program to encompass, in the future, retirees over age 65.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0957584591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0913870288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038119895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022828259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014253727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006281115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005034592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001746344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001220957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001016289
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.55136E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.515
Magnitude:
40
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Warner
Beginning in World War II promises were made to military members that they and their families would be provided health care if they served a full career. Subsequent legislation was enacted which cut off medical benefits at age 65, leaving them to depend on the Medicare system, which has provided to be inefficient. This is a breach of promise made on behalf of our country to retirees who devoted a significant portion of their lives with careers in service to their country. I recognize with profound sorrow how we broke this promise to these retirees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60077
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.0173891671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2074885648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0715400092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0596771191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.021394444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005492207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004719119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002712812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002155229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.87249E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.47473E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
26.623
Magnitude:
94
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
22.957
Magnitude:
94
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
22.897
Magnitude:
94
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
John Warner
I have gone back and carefully examined these issues. There is no statutory foundation providing for entitlement to military health care benefits. It does not exist. It is a myth. But good faith representation was made to these members. Who made the commitment is irrelevant. I know personally that these representations were made. I served in the military and heard the same promises.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0868465344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0291170378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0192823558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0084136409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0034681485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007568928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001506084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.86009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.60613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.86079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.65226E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
61.986
Magnitude:
63
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.1
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John Warner
My Committee has made a determination, a bipartisan decision, that we would fix the issue of health care for our older retirees, this year. We have started with a series of bills, strengthening them as we went along, listening to those beneficiaries who use the system. The legislation I bring to the floor today repeals the restriction barring 65 and older military retirees and their families from continued access to the military health care system. If enacted, this legislation will provide an equal benefit for all military health care system beneficiaries, retirees, reservists, guardsmen and families. This puts all beneficiaries in the same class. It is fairly expensive, but we need to do it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.908
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3346231999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0554715923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0296539802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0198885362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.014509102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027689897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004788792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003082193
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002570297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001224745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.129E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
48.878
Magnitude:
113
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
21.17
Magnitude:
113
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John Warner
The legislation is a quantum leap over the provisions included in the Committee markup of the annual Defense bill. While the markup includes a comprehensive drug benefit regardless of age, the legislation goes further and provides uninterrupted access to complete health care services.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2565566683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0365865999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0149768559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0016701277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011383968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000695836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003256839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001290413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.48918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.8812E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.712
Magnitude:
43
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Warner
As a result of my initiatives, all military retirees, irrespective of age, will now enjoy the same health care benefit.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1400397625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0385592604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0153753004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0136366085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048854523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012054526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0011865285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005810364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001975209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001225677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.32581E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
46.196
Magnitude:
20
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
John Warner
In Town Hall meetings, I have listened carefully to the health care concerns of military retirees -- particularly those over age 65 who have lost their entitlement to health care within the current military health care system. The constant theme that runs through their requests is that, once they reach the point at which they are eligible for Medicare, they are no longer guaranteed care from the military health care system. This discriminatory characteristic of our current system -- that has been in effect since 1964 -- reduces retiree medical benefits and requires a significant change in the manner in which health care is obtained at a point in the lives of our older military retirees when stability and confidence are most important. This bill, in effect, repeals the 1964 law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.24171
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1420823275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.011620421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041942607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012416006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004822022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001582625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.05418E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.71273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.42916E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.6883E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7226E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
42.387
Magnitude:
128
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
22.062
Magnitude:
128
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
John Warner
The bill that I am proposing today would eliminate the current discrimination based on age and would permit military retirees and their dependents to be served by the military health care system throughout their lives. Under my proposal, it would not matter whether the military retiree is 47 years old or 77 years old. He or she will be covered by the military health care system while on active duty and throughout their retirement. No new systems will be required, although the existing military system may require assistance from the Congress to strengthen its ability to serve all retirees. This bill eliminates the confusing and ineffective transfer of funds from Medicare to the Department of Defense. Military retirees will not be required to pay the high cost of additional basic or supplemental insurance premiums to ensure their health care needs are met. Military readiness will not be adversely impacted and our commitment to those who served a full career will be fulfilled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22581
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22581
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.44469
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0567659445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0315548183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0052878604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0021793143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014160581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007542679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006680995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004926792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001999396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.89483E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.11991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
88.809
Magnitude:
160
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
John Warner
In order to permit the Department of Defense to plan for restoring the health care benefit to all retirees, my bill would be effective on October 1, 2001. While some may advocate an earlier effective date, it is simply not feasible to expand the medical coverage to the 1.8 million Medicare-eligible retirees overnight.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0093045353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001353617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007977349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006169322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004218687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003585071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003328353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.94781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.75627E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7959E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.2218E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
33.433
Magnitude:
50
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
30.24
Magnitude:
50
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
27.201
Magnitude:
50
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
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Warner
What is apparent to me is that the will of the Congress, reflecting the will of the Nation, is that now is the time to act on this issue. My bill would eliminate the discriminatory practice that caused concern among our military retirees and will restore full benefits of the military health care system to all retirees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1062766416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0605930225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020992204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001967424
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017731987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0014581851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014282058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000827573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002773992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001468057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.90669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
90.359
Magnitude:
57
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
John Warner
Access to military health care has reached a crisis point. With the reduction in the number of military hospitals and with the growth in the retiree population, addressing the health care needs of our older retirees has become increasingly difficult. These beneficiaries should be assured that their health care needs will be met. They were promised a healthcare benefit, they served to earn a benefit, and our country needs to fulfill the commitments that were made to them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3913
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0313320605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.012436237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010768001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008019218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007983819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007874282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003286761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002267241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.3589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.82594E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.99732E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
58.997
Magnitude:
78
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Warner
I am well aware of the legislative alternatives that have been proposed to address military retiree health care needs. I have struggled to examine the most acute needs of these beneficiaries and have struggled to develop a plan that equally benefits all our retirees, not just those fortunate enough to live near a military medical facility, or those fortunate enough to be selected through some sort of lottery to be allowed to participate in the various pilot programs now underway. My goal is to provide health care through a means that is available to all beneficiaries, in an equitable and complete manner.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0564760005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0384179817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010450412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004363583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003226357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00025822
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002422958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000113404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001088328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.68942E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1655E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
37.851
Magnitude:
102
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
25.488
Magnitude:
102
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
23.032
Magnitude:
102
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John Warner
As I have made it clear throughout the year, improving the military health care system has been the Committee's top quality of life initiative this year. My Committee has held hearings and listened to a variety of beneficiary representatives. I have traveled throughout my state and listened to the concerns of retirees. I conducted an extensive town hall meeting in Norfolk in March. I have met with many retirees and their representatives at my office, during my travels, and even in social settings. I have listened.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0767398102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0278877589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.013961317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0093615832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0069764836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013868445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005123932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003143664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.57987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.99638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.761E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
70.847
Magnitude:
86
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Warner
This extensive review has allowed me to examine carefully how to approach this issue. The number one priority I heard from retirees was the importance of access to pharmaceuticals. This inspired me to develop S. 2087, which provided a mail order pharmacy benefit for all military beneficiaries, including -- for the first time -- all Medicare eligible retirees. S. 2087 also addressed a number of other issues with the military health care system including some critical improvements to the TRICARE program for both active duty and retirees and their family members. I appreciate the bipartisan support of so many of my colleagues in crafting and introducing this critical first step.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0444821984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.017488451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018598761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015129047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006120151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002263992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00020696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001280991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.8877E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4917E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.509E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
30.25
Magnitude:
108
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
22.268
Magnitude:
108
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
John Warner
In my many meetings with retirees, and through discussions with my colleagues, I came to understand the need to further enhance S. 2087. I proposed amendments to the budget resolution to increase the funding available to address retiree health care needs. Then, again with bipartisan support, I crafted a new piece of legislation which improved and enhanced the pharmacy provisions of the original legislation. With special assistance from Senator Snowe and Senator Kennedy, the new S. 2486 included an enhanced pharmacy benefit with no enrollment fees, that included both retail and mail order programs. This improved legislation addressed the major unmet need of retirees, access to pharmaceuticals, and provides an equitable benefit, one that is not discriminatory based on age. This legislation was included during Committee consideration of the Fiscal Year 2001 National Defense Authorization Bill, with the overwhelming support of Committee members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.67742
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.67742
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.5724
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2235812834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1034226734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0178152681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0129602151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083219813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002627027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.61221E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.14001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1139E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.638E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
56.743
Magnitude:
140
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
20.567
Magnitude:
140
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
60
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
John Warner
The bill now before the Congress compliments my earlier efforts and those of the Committee. This bill, in conjunction with the provisions in the Defense Authorization Bill, would provide a complete health care benefit for all military retirees. I urge my colleagues to support this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3523266176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1837242744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.147404545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0368428387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0142366946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0106113002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013929843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009751318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004253706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003246098
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.77342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
87.535
Magnitude:
47
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Warner
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill and my statement be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0125396327
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0060732025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0046521269
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028028793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0019324169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000156061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000109372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5378E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2019E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.939E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.548E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Craig Thomas
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation to curb Federal over-regulation by the executive branch of Government and to restore congressional accountability for the regulatory process.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1276345109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0681508449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0642453728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0351329043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008252237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002510383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001041044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.7109E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.49781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9954E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.2006E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
59.917
Magnitude:
93
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Craig Thomas
The annual regulatory costs of the Federal Government on the private sector have been estimated to be $200-$800 billion annually. The pace and scope of over-regulation has accelerated under the Clinton Administration. For example, the IRS has tried to raise taxes administratively, the EPA has exceeded its authority with the Clean Water Action Plan and the National Park Service is trying to eliminate snowmobile use in our national parks, all without congressional authorization. Increasingly, we have found that this administration tries to advance through regulation and executive order an agenda it cannot get done through the normal legislative process. In fact, there are currently 137 major regulations in the works that will each have at least a $100 million cost. That means these new regulations will impose at least a $13.7 billion yearly impact on the economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.26316
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0196108216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0052875985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0049392584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019514959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006813506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001444692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.95598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.45593E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.07757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.42937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
88.012
Magnitude:
38
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Craig Thomas
Unfortunately, Congress has allowed this to happen. For years Congress has delegated its most fundamental responsibility -- the creation of laws -- to the executive branch. Consequently, rather than just enforce laws, these unelected bureaucrats now also write the laws. These regulatory bureaucracies have often been called the fourth branch of Government. This fourth branch has misinterpreted, undercut and directly contradicted the will of Congress time and time again. It is well past time to end this "regulation without representation." As many of my colleagues know, Congress passed the Congressional Review Act in 1996 in an attempt to slow the executive regulatory machine. For the first time, this law established a process by which Congress can review and disapprove virtually all federal agency rules. Unfortunately, the promise of the Act has not been fulfilled.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.531
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0507901539
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0332423864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054439868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037223679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026813201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006067985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004733547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002582799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.77052E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.39071E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.389E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Craig Thomas
Between 1996 and 1999, 12,269 non-major rules and 186 major rules were submitted to Congress by federal agencies. Only seven joint resolutions of disapproval were introduced, pertaining to five rules. None passed either House. In fact, none have even been debated on the floor of either House.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.077358837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0316198682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0110603483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043819244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030009485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019712646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003318579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000240897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.2927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.60605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.978E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Craig Thomas
The legislation I introduce today will address the flaws in the Congressional Review Act and restore the proper balance between the congressional and executive branches when it comes to rule-making. The Congressional Regulatory Review Reform Act will require all major rules (those with a $100 million annual impact as defined by the Office of Management in consultation with GAO) to be approved by Congress before they take effect. If Congress disapproves a rule, an agency will be precluded from proposing the same or similar rule for a period of 6 months. A rule may be given interim effectiveness if the President determines and certifies that a rule should take effect because of an imminent threat to health and safety or emergency (this decision is not judicially reviewable). Finally, the president is authorized to establish, by executive order a program for the systematic review of agency rules.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0763138116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0692437752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043396769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015439035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008360274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006413103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.38799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.74018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.65489E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.06312E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.00143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
42.611
Magnitude:
73
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
28.365
Magnitude:
73
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Craig Thomas
I believe that congressional review and accountability for federal regulations will improve efficiency and lessen federal government intervention in the daily lives of the American people. Congress cannot allow the Executive Branch to continue to legislate through rules and regulations. Congress must be responsible. Congress must take back its constitutionally granted authority over the rule-making process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.829
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1323917997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0308709248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0112555412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.009886609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093462593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010050988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003881519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003001535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.07124E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.70016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.27718E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
57.132
Magnitude:
23
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Craig Thomas
This is not a partisan issue. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer suggested this idea as long ago as 1984. Nor is the purpose of this legislation to overturn a great number of rules submitted by agencies. It is intended to increase incentives regulators have to respond to the views of the general public, rather than narrow interests and to make Congress and the president more politically accountable for the resulting rules.
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
0.913
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0726658211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0603609544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003864411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001265962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006321075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004523556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002222461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.44386E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.73663E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.66325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.49274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Craig Thomas
Mr. President, I am hopeful my colleagues will join me in supporting this commonsense, good government reform.
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
0.813
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0244067545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039873648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021701684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013336916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011197745
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003025731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001559044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001129247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001126326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.09033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6332E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
90.97
Magnitude:
96
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
John Ashcroft
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Pension Opportunities for Women's Equality in Retirement (POWER) Act of 2000. This legislation is important because the current tax code often fails to give women -- especially women who take time off to raise children -- sufficient opportunities to earn a large enough pension to guarantee their financial security in retirement.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0668324181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0426073588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055912911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008517348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000255885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002327615
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002211608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.45701E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.34469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.0471E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9007E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
88.202
Magnitude:
110
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Ashcroft
The facts demonstrate that women need help in building pensions for their future. In America today, two-thirds of women over 65 have no pension other than Social Security. This translates into 300,000 women in my home state of Missouri and 14 million women nationwide. At the same time, the median income from assets for women age 65 and over is only $860 a year. Retirement is often compared to a three-legged stool, with the three legs being pensions, savings, and Social Security. Now, everyone knows what happens to a three legged stool when one of the legs is missing: it falls over. But these statistics shows that many, too many, American women are trying to manage their retirements on only one leg of the stool.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0231880462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0128161351
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.009837978
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029261992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018425433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00103411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009948159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006156222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004853028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002471569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.98514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.623
Magnitude:
51
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Ashcroft
As a result of the lack of pensions and relatively low savings among American women, older women are twice as likely as older men to be living near or below the federal poverty threshold. Further, the poverty rates for widows, divorced women, and never-married women are significantly higher than the rate for all elderly women. The 20 million elderly American women -- including 440,000 in Missouri -- carry an extremely high risk of poverty.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.94
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1877908828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0489380851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0276429491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.016309075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0080214573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0054292213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048658032
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0010818447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005433607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003858136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003597208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.585
Magnitude:
85
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
John Ashcroft
The causes for this risk can be found in the tax code and pension rules. One of the key elements of pension building is called vesting. Employees cannot build pension assets until they vest, or serve at a particular job for a redetermined amount of time, often 5 years. Employers have a perfectly good reason for vesting requirements -- they want to encourage job stability -- and there is no inherent bias in these requirements. But the effect of these requirements is to make it harder for women to build up pension assets. The reason for this is that the median job tenure for women is 3.8 years, well below the median job tenure for men, as well as the 5 years most pension plans require for vesting.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.024939084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0150894382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0109002358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0091812741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043289965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003992597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011607055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005029127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002818872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002066364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.62285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Ashcroft
Another problem women face is that 59 percent of women have not figured out how much they need to save for retirement. When workers, men and women alike, are younger, they are frequently not thinking of how much they need to save for retirement. Younger workers are concerned with mortgages, school loans, children's needs. When these workers get older, and start thinking about retirement, they often increase the amount of money they will put away for retirement. Unfortunately women, who have often spent less time in the workplace, have less time in which to make the required `catch-up' contributions that will help create a stable and secure retirement. This process is made even harder by existing rules that limit the amounts of the catch- up contributions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.48955
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0339696795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0281329616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046990328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006979395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005154696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000407538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003114515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.25972E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.34287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.32839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.16091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.163
Magnitude:
55
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
John Ashcroft
Given the difficulties women, especially unmarried women, face in their retirement years, I believe that it is time for the Congress to step up and to ensure that retirement security law provides for higher contribution limits for working women, easier catch-up to make up for years women missed in the labor force, and increased portability of pensions.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.544376485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0491167244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069857379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022047547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016097878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004304446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002949147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002775185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002006276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001623657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001168709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.594
Magnitude:
124
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.6
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Ashcroft
The POWER Act of 2000 will do three major things: First, the bill will increase contribution limits, allowing workers to contribute more money to retirement accounts during their working years, thereby ensuring that their retirements will be more secure.
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
0.724
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0120965276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0119096701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071257309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001872171
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001496682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.08262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.7824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.23184E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5915E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7799E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.66E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
76.663
Magnitude:
87
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
John Ashcroft
For workers who are over fifty, the bill allows additional pension contributions of up to 50 percent more than allowed under current law. This provision is particularly helpful to women who leave the labor force to raise their children, and then want to "catch-up" when they are older by increasing their contributions in the years leading up to retirement. This bill also requires employers to vest employees earlier, so that women, who have shorter average job tenures, can accrue pension benefits earlier.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.697
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0052971165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0027286103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019145633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001208512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002145134
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000127894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001018726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
3.33397E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9956E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.299E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
83.293
Magnitude:
71
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
John Ashcroft
The bill's third section eases portability of pensions among workers who switch jobs. The bill eases rollovers and requires that rollovers apply to all retirement plans. In addition, the bill extends pension rollovers to include post-tax as well as pre-tax distributions, and calls for the post-tax distributions to be accounted for separately.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0186170553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0093721756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069711976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064276195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013513136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00017894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001463761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001215891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.38909E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.22244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7863E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.691
Magnitude:
124
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Ashcroft
These provisions are not controversial. They have all passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives as part of the Taxpayer Refund and Relief Act. President Clinton vetoed that earlier bill. I disagree with the President, but he is entitled to his opinion. On these provisions, however, it is impossible to claim that these female- friendly provisions will cost too much money. The provisions in this bill will help all workers save more for retirement, and develop larger pensions for their golden years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0652730407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0454054185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0215292966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013475211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011975828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004984211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002721322
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001099534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.49845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.36091E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.783E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
85.793
Magnitude:
84
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Ashcroft
This bill will particularly help women, who face a much greater risk of poverty. While the POWER Act will help both women and men save for retirement, it will correct specific pension inequalities in the current law that particularly hurt women. Missouri's nearly 900,000 working women certainly will benefit through enhanced opportunities to create financial security for retirement. In Missouri, 65 percent of working age women are in the paid labor force. According to the Missouri Women's Council, only 26 percent of older women receive a pension, compared with 47 percent of men. In addition, the pensions that women do receive are significantly less than those of men -- $4,200 for women, on average, compared with $7,800 for men.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.64663
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.053937576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0312786637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0047135738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0041993037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041892399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018448556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010956039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001683174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001123908
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.87334E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.88788E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.927
Magnitude:
55
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
John Ashcroft
I hope that the Senate will take quick action on this matter, to help American women provide for safe and secure retirements.
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
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0218495028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0092463444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073237941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.007217074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0071225382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046477187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041738713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0041479685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010483812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007656827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004299912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce this bill today which will provide for the transfer of the Sugar Pine Dam and Reservoir Project in the Central Valley Project to the Forest Hills Public Utility District. I continue to support the transfer of the Bureau of Reclamation projects to the local water districts which operate and benefit from them.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8451458998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0225239521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202068564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0145882455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0065440479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036679605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000997317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003682769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001048781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.8472E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.61421E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
93.754
Magnitude:
66
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Dianne Feinstein
This bill is important in one other way. The language in this bill will correct the financial inequity that affects CVP beneficiaries. Some of the costs of constructing Bureau of Reclamation projects have been allocated to other CVP contractors even though the projects have never been operationally integrated into the CVP. Thus, Irrigation and Municipal and Industrial (M&I) contractors such as Contra Costa Water District, East Bay MUD, Santa Clara Valley Water District, Sacramento MUD, City of Fresno and a number of others have incurred substantial costs without ever receiving any benefit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0120388089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0056784531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0052170864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026923099
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000567828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005653468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001706849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.2679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7629E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.192E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.1856E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.937
Magnitude:
85
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Dianne Feinstein
This bill has the bipartisan support of Congressman George Miller and John Doolittle in the House. And I can think of no opposition to assisting Forest Hills Public Utility District and other M&I contractors with this legislation.
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
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0153969246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0130444751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038474962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030407953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022468927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018826375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005586916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001729898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.31084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.89037E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.81474E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
94.417
Magnitude:
79
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Eureka County Cemetery Conveyance Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0322897627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0171594933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0139669486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026582202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009579526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009048335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003788384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.96289E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.11931E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8645E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.47885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
84.372
Magnitude:
167
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Harry Reid
The settlement of Beowawe, Nevada was destination and home to pioneers that settled the isolated high desert of the central Great Basin. The inhabitants of this community set aside a specific community cemetery to provide the final resting place for friends and family who passed away. The early settlers established and managed the cemetery in the late 1800's. The Beowawe cemetery is on land currently managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0128562941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040498762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001739085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015653337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011259006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000702708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001409901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.04974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.93033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.2243E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
48.469
Magnitude:
68
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
23.135
Magnitude:
68
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Harry Reid
The site of these historic cemetery was established prior to the creation of the BLM as an agency. The BLM was created in 1946. Under current law, the agency must sell the encumbered land at fair market value to this community. My bill provides for conveyance of this cemetery to Eureka County, at no cost. It is unconscionable to me that this community would have to buy their ancestors back from the Federal government.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0796970678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.077311747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0744897639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0048377373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001994501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009891124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007729002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003911022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002479383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000238609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001393259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
89.852
Magnitude:
132
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Harry Reid
I sincerely hope that members of Congress recognize the benefit to the local community that the conveyances would provide and pass this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1679300563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0574721489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0103834303
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0092914219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076642944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027402772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013100669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003252999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001222059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.68855E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4946E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.189
Magnitude:
123
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Harry Reid
I ask unanimous consent that the full text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.8099477738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1581900637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1113423845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0946584973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0900775776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0126301631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0023036586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006570458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003920384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.12137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.486E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.79
Magnitude:
67
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
George Voinovich
Mr. President, the Federal Government is facing a little-known, yet serious problem that jeopardizes its ability to provide services to the American people -- a crisis in human capital. The federal workforce has endured years of downsizing, hiring freezes, and inadequate investment in the dedicated men and women who comprise the federal civil service. As a result, the Federal Government is ill- equipped to compete with the private sector for a new generation of technology-savvy workers to replace the nearly 900,000 "baby boomers" who will be eligible for retirement from the civil service in the next 5 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
-0.813
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0563545094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0148040053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0052008079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0046726018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004439049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030269168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008432348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002269985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.81106E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.03366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8587E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
50.118
Magnitude:
4
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
40
George Voinovich
To meet that challenge, I rise today to introduce legislation, along with my friend and colleague from Ohio, Senator Mike DeWine, that will help one critical department of our Federal Government -- the Department of Defense -- get a head start in addressing its future workforce needs. Our bill, the "Department of Defense Civilian Workforce Realignment Act of 2000," provides the Department of Defense with greater flexibility to adequately manage its civilian workforce and align its human capital to meet the demands of the post-cold-war environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0242833135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0112024434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0066682427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047013415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016832217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005179769
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001220944
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.61002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.1558E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.481E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.768E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
39.925
Magnitude:
27
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
22.672
Magnitude:
27
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
George Voinovich
During the last decade, the Department of Defense underwent a massive civilian workforce downsizing program that saw a cut of more than 280,000 positions. In addition, the Defense Department -- like other federal departments -- was subject to hiring restrictions. Taken together, these two factors have inhibited the development of mid-level career, civilian professionals; the men and women who serve a vital role in the management and development of our nation's military. The extent of this problem is exhibited in the fact that right now, the Department is seriously understaffed in certain key occupations, such as computer experts and foreign language specialists. The lack of such professionals has the potential to affect the Defense Department's ability to respond effectively and rapidly to military threats to our nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.69231
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.69231
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.52606
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0771953899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0153450717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045837456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0039633713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016254469
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000574116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.06325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.56662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.4184E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.1518E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.606E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
91.242
Magnitude:
41
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
George Voinovich
The need to address the pending human capital crisis in the federal workforce is increasingly apparent, as more and more leaders acknowledge that our past policies did not consider future federal workforce needs. Indeed, in testimony before the Oversight of Government Management Subcommittee, which I chair, the head of the General Accounting Office, Comptroller General David Walker, stated, "(I)n cutting back on the hiring of new staff in order to reduce the number of their employees, agencies also reduced the influx of new people with the new competencies needed to sustain excellence." The bill that Senator DeWine and I are introducing today will help respond to these concerns by giving the Department of Defense the assistance it needs to shape the "skills mix" of the current workforce in order to address shortfalls brought about by years of downsizing. Our bill will also help the Department meet its needs for new skills in emerging technological and professional areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.66905
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.2121831067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1792490366
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0976635958
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0576540595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0422027661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0139917975
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0062173698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003714951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001438733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.69989E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.51622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
26.102
Magnitude:
28
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
George Voinovich
Another area of concern for the Department of Defense -- as well as many other federal agencies -- is the serious demographic challenges that exist in its workforce. The average Defense Department employee is 45 years old, and more than a third of the Department's workforce is age 51 or older. In the Department of the Air Force, for example, 45 percent of the workforce will be eligible for either regular retirement or early retirement by 2005.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0314012257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0167667298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0039591556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008666257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001973364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001834042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001637139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.12773E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.14079E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.22429E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.574E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
52.999
Magnitude:
46
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Foreign Trade
Score:
25.915
Magnitude:
46
Code:
18
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#18
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
George Voinovich
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, is an excellent example of the demographic challenge facing military installations across the country. Wright-Patterson is the headquarters of the Air Force Materiel Command, and employs 22,700 civilian federal workers. By 2005, 60 percent of the Base's civilian workforce will be eligible for either regular retirement or early retirement. Although a mass exodus of all retirement-eligible employees is not anticipated, there is a genuine concern that a significant portion of the Wright-Patterson civilian workforce, including hundreds of key leaders and employees with crucial expertise, could decide to retire, leaving the remaining workforce without experienced leadership and absent essential institutional knowledge.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.28571
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.54654
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0220165297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0196706926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.005365783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033794317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025387015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.00214499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003398936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001394056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.7386E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6066E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.35E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
93.974
Magnitude:
60
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.5
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
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
George Voinovich
This combination of factors poses a serious challenge to the long- term effectiveness of the civilian component of the Defense Department, and by implication, the national security of the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0136598261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0123403981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043661403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020418567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014232104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006995927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004905175
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002453214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.26563E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.39222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
74.641
Magnitude:
43
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
8.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
George Voinovich
Military base leaders, and indeed the entire Defense establishment, need to be given the flexibility to hire new employees so they can begin to develop another generation of civilian leaders and employees who will be able to provide critical support to our men and women in uniform.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0075594369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061378589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0042350395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012250965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011144415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000568392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001668716
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.44598E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3195E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.746E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.1497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
95.337
Magnitude:
75
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.5
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
George Voinovich
That is the purpose of the legislation we are introducing today. The Department of Defense Civilian Workforce Realignment Act addresses the current imbalance between the federal workforce and the skills needed to run the Federal Government in the 21st century, as well as the age imbalance between new employees and the potential mass retirement of senior public employees in the next 5 years. If we wait for this "retirement bubble" to burst before we begin to hire new employees, then not only will we be woefully understaffed in a number of key areas, but we will have fewer seasoned individuals left in the federal workforce who can provide training and mentoring.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0113732589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0059629943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056260888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016234037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000414544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.20894E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.09696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.11448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.2211E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.0571E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
80.482
Magnitude:
67
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
George Voinovich
The provisions in our bill will allow the Defense Department to conduct a smoother transition by bringing new employees into the Department over the next 5 years. The new employees will have the opportunity to work with and learn from their more experienced colleagues, and invaluable institutional knowledge will be passed along.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.151221233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0254751503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.007957255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0070347458
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046990644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017455086
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000659937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006170105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001423858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.4917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.177E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
64.873
Magnitude:
72
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
George Voinovich
While this proposal does not address all of the human capital needs of the Defense Department, it will help ensure that the Department of Defense recruits and retains a quality civilian workforce so that our Armed Forces may remain the best in the world. It is extremely important to the future vitality of the Department's civilian workforce and the national security of the United States that we address the human capital crisis while we have the opportunity. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0536025444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0446379185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0127515639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0038209211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037344926
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0035670873
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0031228494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020916666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006430643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.76591E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.23358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
76.325
Magnitude:
133
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
George Voinovich
Thank you, Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in full in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3844037186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0891392061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0045623074
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038970375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034195855
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0028952245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021430003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0013908445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001990598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.92396E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.20995E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Technology
Score:
49.951
Magnitude:
95
Code:
17
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#17
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Culture
Score:
20.533
Magnitude:
95
Code:
23
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#23
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.2
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, today Senator Voinovich and I are introducing the Department of Defense Civilian Workforce Realignment Act of 2000. This legislation is designed to give the Department of Defense some of the administrative flexibility it needs to shape the civilian workforce to meet the tremendous national defense challenges that face our nation well into this century.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.783
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Mike DeWine
My colleague from Ohio and I, along with our Ohio colleagues in the House, Mr. Hobson and Mr. Hall have been working on this issue for almost two years. What has fostered this bipartisan unity is the current workforce situation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. What we have seen there is a rather large microcosm of a current and growing problem that affects the civilian workforce throughout our defense infrastructure. At Wright-Patterson, this problem threatens to diminish significantly the pool of talented experts in critical research and development fields. As I have often said, Wright-Patterson is the brain power behind our air power, and is the central reason why our Air Force is second to none in technological and aeronautical superiority.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Mike DeWine
Wright-Patterson has already lost a significant number of people who constituted that brain power as a result of Cold War downsizing. In the last decade alone, 8,000 positions at Wright-Patterson have been lost. For the entire Department of Defense, approximately 280,000 positions were lost during the same period. At the same time we were downsizing, hiring restrictions prevented the Defense Department from establishing a foundation of younger innovators. In short, the combination of downsizing, retirement, and a hiring freeze has left a shallow talent pool of young skilled workers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.99853
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Mike DeWine
The statistics tell the story. Today, for example, nearly one out of 10 civilian workers at Wright-Patterson's Aeronautical Systems Center are under the age of 35, while more than one-third of the workforce is over the age of 50. In less than five years, more than half of this workforce will be eligible for retirement, but only 2.5 percent will be under the age of 35. This trend is typical for all civilian functions at Wright-Patterson.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Mike DeWine
The Department of Defense Civilian Workforce Realignment Act would extend, revise and expand the Defense Department's limited authority to use voluntary incentive pay and voluntary early retirement. Our bill would allow for the Department to utilize the added authority to restructure the civilian workforce to meet missions needs and to correct skill imbalances. Given the significant numbers of eligible federal retirees the Department will face in just a few short years, this legislation would give the Department the ability to better manage this extraordinary transition period. Just as important, this smoother transition period would allow for better and more effective development of our younger workers, who will have a better chance to learn and gain from the expertise of the older generation of innovators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.16705
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.06142
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
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
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Mike DeWine
The legislation we are introducing, fundamentally for Wright- Patterson Air Force Base, is about maintaining technological superiority. That superiority is the foundation of future Air Force dominance in the skies. It's that simple. Weakening that foundation places the lives of our pilots and the security of our nation at risk. Our legislation is a positive step toward rebuilding and strengthening that foundation with an investment in those who will make tomorrow's discoveries and breakthroughs that will keep our pilots safe and our nation secure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Mike DeWine
I am pleased that the Department of the Air Force and the Department of Defense have expressed the need for workforce realignment legislation. I believe the legislation Senator Voinovich and I are introducing today will meet the concerns they have expressed not just to us, but also to other members of the House and Senate.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Mike DeWine
I want to thank Senator Voinovich for his efforts and leadership on his legislation, and also want to extend my appreciation to his staff, especially Aric Newhouse and Andrew Richardson, for their hard work. The Miami Valley community also has been of great help in demonstrating the importance of this issue not just to Wright-Patterson but also to the entire region and the nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Mike DeWine
I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Women's Health Office Act of 2000 and I am pleased to be joined on this legislation by my friend and colleague, Senator Barbara Mikulski. Companion legislation to this bill has been introduced in the House by Congresswomen Connie Morella and Carolyn Maloney.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Olympia J. Snowe
The Women's Health Office Act of 2000 provides permanent authorization for offices of women's health in five federal agencies: the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ); the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA); and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Olympia J. Snowe
Currently, only two women's health offices in the federal government have statutory authorization: the Office of Research on Women's Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Office for Women's Services within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Olympia J. Snowe
For too many years, women's health care needs were ignored or poorly understood, and women were systematically excluded from important health research. One famous medical study on breast cancer examined hundreds of men. Another federally-funded study examined the ability of aspirin to prevent heart attacks in 20,000 medical doctors, all of whom were men, despite the fact that heart disease is the leading cause among women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.21131
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Olympia J. Snowe
Today, members of Congress and the American public understand the importance of ensuring that both genders benefit equally from medical research and health care services. Unfortunately, equity does not yet exist in health care, and we have a long way to go. Knowledge about appropriate courses of treatment for women lags far behind that for men for many diseases. For years, research into diseases that predominantly affect women, such as breast cancer, went grossly underfunded. And many women do not have access to reproductive and other vital health services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36364
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.72594
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Olympia J. Snowe
Throughout my tenure in the House and Senate, I have worked hard to expose and eliminate this health care gender gap and improve women's access to affordable, quality health services. Ten years, ago, as co- chairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues (CCWI), Representative Pat Schroeder and I, along with Representative Henry Waxman, called for a GAO investigation into the inclusion of women and minorities in medical research at the National Institutes of Health.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Olympia J. Snowe
This study documented the widespread exclusion of women from medical research, and spurred the Caucus to introduce the first Women's Health Equity Act (WHEA) in 1990. This comprehensive legislation provided Congress with its first broad, forward-looking health agenda designed to redress the historical inequities that face women in medical research, prevention and services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Olympia J. Snowe
Three years later Congress enacted legislation mandating the inclusion of women and minorities in clinical trials at NIH through the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-43). Also included in the NIH Revitalization Act was language establishing the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health -- language based on my original Office of Women's Health bill that was introduced in the 104th Congress.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Olympia J. Snowe
And yet, despite all the progress that we have made, there is still a long way to go on women's health care issues. Last month, the GAO released a report -- a ten-year update -- on the status of women's research at NIH ("NIH Has Increased Its Efforts to Include Women in Research," published on May 2, 2000). This report found that since the first GAO report and the 1993 legislation, NIH has made significant progress toward including women as subjects in both intramural and external clinical trials.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.811
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Olympia J. Snowe
However, the report notes that the Institutes have made less progress in implementing the requirement that certain clinical trials be designed and carried out to permit valid analysis by sex, which could reveal whether interventions affect women and men differently. The GAO found that NIH researchers will include women in their trials -- but then they will either not do analysis on the basis of sex, or if no difference was found, they will not publish the sex-based results.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.124
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Olympia J. Snowe
NIH has done a good job of improving participation of women in clinical trials, but our commitment to women's health this is not about quotas and numbers. It is about real scientific advances that will improve our knowledge about women's health. At a time when we are on track to double funding for NIH, it is troubling that the agency has still failed to fully implement both its own guidelines and Congress's directive for sex-based analysis. And as a result, women continue to be shortchanged by federal research efforts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Olympia J. Snowe
The crux of the matter is that NIH's problems exist despite the fact that it has an Office of Women's Health that is codified in law. If NIH is having problems, imagine the difficulties we will have in continuing the focus on women's health in offices that don't have this legislative mandate, and that may change focus with a new HHS Secretary or Agency Director.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
Offices of Women's Health across the Public Health Service are charged with coordinating women's health activities and monitoring progress on women's health issues within their respective agencies, and they have been successful in making federal programs and policies more responsive to women's health issues. Unfortunately, all of the good work these offices are doing is not guaranteed in Public Health Service authorizing law. Providing statutory authorization for federal women's health offices is a critical step in ensuring that women's health research will continue to receive the attention it requires in future years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61538
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.3633
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Olympia J. Snowe
Codifying these offices of women's health is important for several reasons: First, it re-emphasizes Congress's commitment to focusing on women's health. Second, it ensures that Agencies will enact Congress's intent with good faith. Finally, it ensures that appropriations will be available in future years to fulfill these commitments.
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)
3.13549
VADER
0.91
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
By statutorily creating Offices of Women's Health, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health will be able to better monitor various Public Health Service agencies and advise them on scientific, legal, ethical and policy issues. Agencies would establish a Coordinating Committee on Women's Health to identify and prioritize which women's health projects should be conducted. This will also provide a mechanism for coordination within and across these agencies, and with the private sector. But most importantly, this bill will ensure the presence of enduring offices dedicated to addressing the ongoing needs and gaps in research policy, programs, and education and training in women's health.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.82609
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.15176
VADER
0.944
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Olympia J. Snowe
Improving the health of American women requires a far greater understanding of women's health needs and conditions, and ongoing evaluation in the areas of research, education, prevention, treatment and the delivery of services. I urge my colleagues to join Senator Mikulski and me in supporting this legislation, to help ensure that women's health will never again be a missing page in America's medical textbook.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Barbara A. Mikulski
Mr. President, I rise to join my good friend and colleague, Senator Snowe, to introduce the Women's Health Office Act of 2000. I'm pleased to join Senator Snowe in introducing this bill because it establishes an important framework to address women's health within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Barbara A. Mikulski
Historically, women's health needs were ignored or inadequately addressed by the medical establishment and the government. It is really only in the last ten years that the health of women has begun to receive more attention. A 1990 General Accounting Office (GAO) report acknowledged the historical pattern of neglect of women in health research, and especially the exclusion of women as research subjects in many clinical trials. This was unacceptable. Women make up half or more of the population and must be adequately included in clinical research. That's why I fought to establish the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ten years ago. We needed to ensure that women were included in clinical research, so that we would know how treatments for a particular disease or condition would affect women. Would men and women react the same way to a particular treatment for heart disease? We had no way of knowing because women were not being included in clinical trials.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.35484
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.35484
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.71668
VADER
-0.817
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Barbara A. Mikulski
While the ORWH began its work in 1990, I wanted to ensure that it stayed at NIH and had the necessary authority to carry out its mission of ensuring that women were included in clinical research. That's why I authored legislation in 1990 and 1991 to formally establish the ORWH in the Office of the Director of NIH. These provisions were later enacted into law in the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Barbara A. Mikulski
Last year, Senator Harkin, Senator Snowe, and I requested that GAO examine how well the NIH and ORWH was carrying out the mandates under the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993. The results were mixed. While NIH had made substantial progress in ensuring the inclusion of women in clinical research, it had made less progress in encouraging the analysis of study findings by sex. This means that women are being included in clinical trials, but we are not able to fully reap the benefits of inclusion because analysis of how interventions affect men and women is not being done. While the NIH is taking steps to address this, we are missing information from research done over the last few years about how the outcomes of the research varied or not for men and women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.805
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Barbara A. Mikulski
NIH is but one agency in the DHHS. Other agencies in DHHS do not even have women's health offices. How are these other agencies addressing women's health? Only NIH and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have statutory authorization for offices dedicated to women's health. Other agencies in HHS have a hodgepodge of women's health offices or advisors/coordinators, some of whom have experienced cuts in their funding. For example, funding for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Office of Women's Health has decreased from $2 million in Fiscal Year 1995 to $1.6 million in Fiscal Year 2000. In addition, funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Office of Women's Health was cut more than 10% between Fiscal Year 1999 and Fiscal Year 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.805
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Barbara A. Mikulski
I believe we need a consistent and comprehensive approach to address the needs of women's health in the DHHS. This bill that I join Senator Snowe in introducing today would do just that. The Women's Health Office Act of 2000 would provide authorization for women's health offices in DHHS, CDC, the FDA, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the Health Resources and Serivces Administration (HRSA).
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barbara A. Mikulski
This legislation establishes an important framework and build on existing efforts. The HHS Office on Women's Health would take over all functions which previously belonged to the current Office of Women's Health of the Public Health Service. The HHS Office would be headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health who would also chair an HHS Coordinating Committee on Women's Heath. The responsibilities of the HHS Office would include establishing short and long-term goals, advising the Secretary of HHS on women's health issues, monitoring and facilitating coordination and stimulating HHS activities on women's health, establishing a national Women's Health Information Center to facilitate exchange of and access to women's health information, and coordinating private sector efforts to promote women's health.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.92308
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.92308
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Barbara A. Mikulski
Under this legislation, the Offices of Women's Health in CDC, FDA, HRSA, and AHRQ would be housed in the office of the head of each agency and be headed by a Director appointed by the head of the respective agency. The offices would assess the current level of activity on women's health in the agency; establish short-term and long-term goals for women's health and coordinate women's health activities in the agency; identify women's health projects to support or conduct; consult with appropriate outside groups on the agency's policy regarding women; serve on HHS' Coordinating Committee on Women's Health; and establish and head a coordinating committee on women's health within the agency to identify womens' health needs and make recommendations to the head of the agency. The FDA office would also have specific duties regarding women and clinical trials. All the offices, including the HHS Office beginning no later than Jan. 31. 2002, would submit a report every two years to the appropriate Congressional committees documenting activities accomplished. In addition, the bill authorizes appropriations for all the offices through 2005 I believe that this bill will establish a valuable and consistent framework for addressing women's health in the Department of Health and Human Services. It will help to ensure that women's health research will continue to have the resources it needs in the coming years. This bill is a priority of the Women's Health Research Coalition. The Coalition is comprised of nearly three dozen academic centers, voluntary health associations and membership organizations with a strong focus on women's health research and gender-based biology. I encourage my colleagues to join Senator Snowe and myself in supporting and cosponsoring this important legislation for women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81132
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81132
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.17682
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
103
Sprache Difficult Word Count
89
Tim Hutchinson
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill and 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
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bill Frist
Mr. President, on its surface, the turmoil and death toll of Zimbabwe's brutal farm invasions is an economic and racial battle. At its core, it is an engineered effort to distract from the government's assault on a besieged democratic opposition movement. The crisis in Zimbabwe has profound implications for Africa far beyond the killings and lawlessness necessary to sustain it. It has the potential to fundamentally compromise the future of the entire region and the United States' most basic interests there. But it is a crisis which we are ill-prepared to address, and time is not on our side.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.41176
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.82098
VADER
-0.981
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Bill Frist
President Robert Mugabe's orchestration and blessing of the invasions of predominantly white-owned commercial farms -- the backbone of Zimbabwe's export economy -- by so-called war veterans is actually a shrewd maneuver to disguise behind the veil of a racial drama his relentless attack on the democratic institutions and rule of law in Zimbabwe. By successfully casting the issue as one of race rather than his own lawlessness. President Mugabe has paralyzed the very forces which should otherwise call his bluff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Bill Frist
Most notable among the paralyzed are other African heads of state -- and Kofi Annan. The deliberate introduction of a racial element to the controversy has left them in an untenable position: if they dare criticize behavior they find outrageous or even dangerous, they would seemingly side against black Africans on behalf of "colonial" whites. Thus neighboring heads of state -- some of whom have shown great commitment to democracy and racial reconciliation in their own countries -- are unhappily muted, even seemingly compelled to support President Mugabe's antics.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.114
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Bill Frist
Yet the near paralysis of the United States is of greatest concern. Over 10,000 Zimbabwean troops from the thin green line which keeps Laurent Kabila in power in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The volatile Kabila, in turn, determines whether or not the war in Congo ends peacefully -- a goal to which the administration has staked considerable political capital during "the month of Africa" at the United Nations. Thus, President Mugabe has presented us with a ludicrous choice between support for democracy in Zimbabwe and the chance to prevent Kabila from plunging Congo back into full scale war. The United States is frozen lest we provoke them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
0.911
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Bill Frist
Relatively small Zimbabwe's ability to direct the fate of Congo and the entire central African region is testament to its weight on the continent and why its internal chaos is reason for great concern. Zimbabwe can be a force for good or bad in southern Africa, the region which will in turn, drive either the progress or further demise of the entire continent south of the Sahara. Zimbabwe is currently a driving force for its demise. The best chance to reverse that is through support for the democratic forces challenging a leader whose increasingly destructive acts imperil the continent. The United States' policy imperative in Zimbabwe could not be clearer, but we are seemingly unprepared to take the necessary steps to aggressively defend democracy and our national interests.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2381
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2381
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.46262
VADER
0.686
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Bill Frist
First, the United States must be willing to "decouple" our support for democracy in Zimbabwe from the war in Congo. As in any hostage situation, you never let the captor dictate the terms. That will require commitment of considerable political capital and diplomatic muscle. It will require taking some necessary risks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bill Frist
Second, the United States should not wait until after ballots are cast for parliament on June 24 and 25 to declare whether the elections were "free and fair" or even "flawed but representative." The government's attempt to steal the election now through violence, intimidation, and brazen manipulation of procedures are in daily news reports. Silence on that point makes us accomplices in its attempts to maintain its grip on power and false pretense of democracy. More insidious, the world is helping to pave the way for the same deception and violence in the critical 2002 presidential elections by essentially demonstrating how little we expect when it comes to democracy in Africa. It stands in shameful contrast to our expectations and actions in South Africa in 1994.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.80235
VADER
-0.985
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Bill Frist
Third, we must explicitly link international financial support and cooperation with Zimbabwe to the fate of its democratic institutions. With the virtual end of support from international lending institutions and economic aid, we have precious few "sticks" at our disposal. The "carrots" are real, through. We must use them to communicate that democracy brings immediate benefits and to entice and generously shore up any gains made, including progress on real land reform. In the 20 years since independence, land reform, which is broadly supported in Zimbabwe and among donors, has been slow and has benefitted ruling party insiders.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Bill Frist
It is critical that the United States be clear about its support for peaceful democratic transition in Zimbabwe. That fact must be communicated to the Zimbabwean government in no uncertain terms, and to the Zimbabwean people. They should know that we back them in their struggle for democracy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Frist
But it must be more than just words. The United States should be prepared to meet the needs of those fighting for democracy, and to be there to assist them should they have the opportunity to govern.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bill Frist
Mr. President, to that end, Senators Feingold and Helms have joined me in introducing the Zimbabwe Democracy Act. The legislation contains several critical democratic support mechanisms which we should act quickly to put in place.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bill Frist
First, it unequivocally states the policy of the United States is to support the people of Zimbabwe in their struggles to effect peaceful, democratic change, achieve broad-based and equitable economic growth, and restore the rule of law.
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
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bill Frist
It suspends bilateral assistance to the government of Zimbabwe; suspends any debt reduction measures for the government of Zimbabwe; and instructs the U.S. executive directors of the multilateral lending institutions to vote against the extension of any credit or benefits to the government of Zimbabwe until rule of law and democratic institutions are restored.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bill Frist
It includes explicit exceptions for humanitarian, health and democracy support programs. It authorizes a legal assistance fund for individuals and institutions which are suffering under the breakdown of rule of law. The legal fees for torture victims, independent media supporting free speech and other democratic institutions challenging election results or undemocratic laws can be paid from the funds.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Bill Frist
It provides new authority for broadcasting of objective and reliable news to listeners in Zimbabwe.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bill Frist
It doubles next year's funding for democracy programs in Zimbabwe.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Bill Frist
It expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should support election observers to the parliamentary and presidential elections.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bill Frist
It prepares the United States to act decisively to support democracy. If the President certifies to Congress that rule of law has been restored, freedom of speech and association is respected, free elections have been conducted, Zimbabwe is pursuing an equitable and legal land reform program, and the army is under civilian control, a series of programs to support democratic transition and aggressively promote economic recovery are initiated:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
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
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Bill Frist
Suspended assistance is restored.
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
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
1.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Bill Frist
The Secretary of Treasury is directed to undertake a review of Zimbabwe's bilateral debt for the purposes of elimination of that debt to the greatest extent possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bill Frist
It directs the U.S. executive directors at the multilateral institutions to propose and support programs for the elimination of Zimbabwe's multilateral debt, and that those institutions initiate programs to support rapid economic recovery and the stabilization of the Zimbabwe dollar.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bill Frist
It allocates an initial US$16 million for alternative land reform programs under the Inception Phase of the Land Reform and Resettlement Program -- including acquisition and resettlement costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Frist
It directs the establishment of a "Southern Africa Finance Center" in Zimbabwe which will serve as a joint office for the Export-Import Bank, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and the Trade Development Agency to pursue, facilitate and underwrite American private investment in Zimbabwe and the region.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bill Frist
Mr. President, the future stability of Zimbabwe is in the United States national interest. That future is dependent on the viability of the democratic legal and economic institutions in Zimbabwe which are currently under assault. It is clear that the United States must support those individuals and institutions, both during the current assaults and especially if they gain in elections.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bill Frist
This legislation offers clear support for democratic institutions and the rule of law now, and it provides aggressive future United States economic and institutional support for a transition to democracy, including real land reform based on equitable distribution and title to the land.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bill Frist
In the end, President Mugabe may simply dismiss all international and internal pressure. He has both the power to do so and increasingly seems to have the inclination, despite the costs. Even so, the United States cannot be intimidated or compromised. We must act decisively and quickly to support the democratic institutions upon which he is waging war. It is upon the fate of those institutions and individuals which so much of Africa's future depends.
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
-0.43
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today I am introducing, along with Senator Boxer, a bill to authorize the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make available to a private entity archival materials from the Africa Division of the Voice of America. This bill is also being introduced today in the other body by Representative Cynthia McKinney, who initiated this proposal and asked me to introduce the Senate version of the bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
The bill authorizes the Broadcasting Board of Governors to make available to the Institute for Media Development, a non-profit organization, archival materials of the Africa Division of the Voice of America (VOA). These materials, currently stored at the VOA in analog form, will be put into modern digital form and made available to scholars through the University of California, Los Angeles, and any other institution of higher learning approved by the Board.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
I believe this is a very useful public-private partnership that will result in a positive benefit to scholars of African studies. As I am sure my colleagues are aware, the Voice of America is not broadcast in the United States. Programs which may be of interest to students and scholars of African politics, history, literature and foreign policy are often inaccessible. Moreover, there is no systematic means, much less the funds, to make such archival material available. And once the programs are aired, there is no guarantee that the analog tape on which they are recorded will be preserved. History may literally be lost, if news shows and interviews with prominent figures in various African countries are not preserved. Storing these recordings in a central archive should prove invaluable in years to come.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47368
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9694
VADER
0.938
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Joe Biden
There will be no cost to the U.S. Government. The bill requires that the government be reimbursed for any expenses it incurs in making such materials available, and for the indemnification of the government in the event that the materials are used in a manner that violates the copyright laws of the United States. I would not anticipate that such copyright violations will occur, because the bill also makes clear that materials made available may be used only for academic and research purposes and may not be used for public or commercial broadcast purposes.
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)
0.64663
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
I am pleased that the chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations has agreed to place this legislation on the agenda of the committee later this week. I hope the Committee, and then the full Senate, will give its approval.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed at this point 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
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce two bills that are important to my State of Maine. The first piece of legislation pertains to the Narraguagus River dredge in Milbridge and will reauthorize former Corps project areas so as to design a portion of the 11-foot channel as anchorage. The town has provided the Corps with harbor use data that indicates that the 11-foot channel need only be dredged to 9 feet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Olympia J. Snowe
I have already requested $30,000 for FY01 Energy and Water appropriations to complete plans and specifications for a maintenance dredge of the 11-, 9- and 6-foot channel from Narraguagus Bay to the town landings and the 6-foot anchorages in Milbridge. The project serves the important commercial fishing and lobstering fleet, acquaculture operations, and fish packing facility, and a small recreational fleet.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Olympia J. Snowe
The second bill concerns the Kennebunk River in Kennebunkport that deauthorizes a small elongated section of the Federal Navigation Channel. Not only would this allow much needed moorings from a nearby marina to remain where they have been positioned, but most importantly, the deauthorization would be the last piece needed so that the important dredge project can go forward.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.717
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Olympia J. Snowe
This is a very active channel, Mr. President, and the dredge is extremely important for the safe passage not only for fishermen, but also for the tour boats, transporting up to 150 people, which go in and out of the busy harbor area throughout the spring, summer and fall months. Anyone who has been to the "Port" during the heavy tourist season can tell you it is a very popular attraction, particularly the tour boat trips that take tourists out past the breakwater for a view of the Maine coastline. The New England District Corps has given its approval for the deauthorization as has the town and the Joint River Commission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Olympia J. Snowe
I look forward to the speedy passage of these two non-controversial bills separately and to support their inclusion into legislation reauthorizing the Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, for which passage is being considered in this Congress.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, today on the anniversary of D-Day, June 6th, 1944, I have the great privilege to introduce a joint resolution honoring the United States Army on its 225th birthday.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Strom Thurmond
Before there was a United States of America, there was an American Army, born on June 14th, 1775. On the town square of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a small group of American colonists came together to form an army, under the authority of the Continental Congress. This June 14th, we will look back over those 225 years and see clearly that the forming of the colonial Army was the prelude to the birth of our nation. As the Army's slogan for this commemoration says, it was the "Birth of an army and the birth of freedom." Like Members of this body, to be a soldier is to believe in something other than what we can achieve for ourselves as individuals. I am proud to help celebrate the Army birthday, marking more than two centuries of selfless service to the United States of America. More than 42 million Americans have raised their right hands to take an oath, both in times of crisis and in times of peace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.973
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Strom Thurmond
As I introduce this resolution, I ask that each of you please join me next month to extend the heartfelt thanks of this Congress to each and every soldier for their outstanding service to our nation!
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the joint resolution be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Dick Durbin
Mr. President, I want to take a moment to note that Senator Thurmond, who took the floor and introduced a joint resolution commending our Armed Forces, is someone who should also be commended personally today. This is the 56th anniversary of Senator Thurmond's landing in the D-Day invasion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Dick Durbin
As we consider the construction of the museum in New Orleans, LA, to pay tribute to those soldiers and all those involved in the D-Day invasion, we should take a moment on the floor of the Senate to pay tribute to our colleague from South Carolina, who had such a distinguished career in the military. It is almost inconceivable to think he was there as a volunteer to fly a glider into the D-Day invasion -- probably one of the more dangerous assignments of the men and women in uniform who made that invasion such a success. The fact that he is here today is a tribute to not only his longevity, but his continued dedication to this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
-0.06
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dick Durbin
On behalf of a generation -- frankly, I wasn't born when that occurred but have been the beneficiary of that victory -- I say to my colleague from South Carolina that we are in deepest debt to him for his personal service to this country, and for his courage in participating in that D-Day invasion. I commend not only him but also all of those who made that invasion such a success, and hope that on this 56th anniversary all of the people involved, and their families who waited expectantly to hear the results of that invasion, will be remembered in the thoughts and prayers of every American family.
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
0.964
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Strom Thurmond
Mr. President, I thank the Senator for his kind words. I would do it again, if necessary.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.6
Gunning-Fog Score
4.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
0.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dick Durbin
There is no doubt in the mind of any Member of the Senate that Senator Thurmond would volunteer again, as he just promised that he would. I thank the Senator again.
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
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Bob Smith
Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise to introduce a resolution concerning our trade relationship with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. On June 2, 2000, the President of the United States formally recommended a waiver of the application of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Vietnam. I am deeply troubled by the President's decision to grant this waiver in light of Vietnam's continuing poor record on human rights. One need only look at the 1999 U.S. State Department report on human rights practices in Vietnam to recognize that the Vietnamese Government once again has failed to meet recognized standards with respect to such fundamental rights as freedom of emigration, freedom of speech and freedom of religion, to name only a few, which are so often taken for granted in our great country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.61905
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.35812
VADER
0.97
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Bob Smith
I would like to quote from this revealing report to emphasize my point. The State Department declared the following regarding Vietnam: "The Government's human rights record remained poor; . . . and serious problems remain . . . The Government continued to repress basic political and some religious freedoms and to commit numerous abuses . . . the Government arbitrarily arrested and detained citizens, including detention for peaceful expression of political and religious views . . . The Government significantly restricts freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and association . . . The Government restricts freedom of religion and significantly restricts the operation of religious organizations other than those entities approved by the State . . . Citizens' access to passports frequently was constrained by factors outside the law, such as bribery and corruption. Refugee and immigrant visa applicants sometimes encountered local officials who arbitrarily delayed or denied passports based on personal animosities or on the officials' perception that an applicant did not meet program criteria or in order to extort a bribe." The list of violations outlined by our State Department goes on, but I will stop here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-3.29584
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17073
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17073
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.859
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
74
Sprache Difficult Word Count
75
Bob Smith
Mr. President, the resolution I have introduced keeps faith with the original Congressional intent of the Trade Act of 1974. Our dedication to fundamental human rights must be resolute, even when it means one powerful interest group or another does not get its way. Unfortunately, the President's decision to grant this waiver once again undermines the United States' long-standing dedication to human rights and sends a message to the rest of the world that the United States is more interested in profits over principles. Finally, rewarding Communist Vietnam by allowing U.S. tax dollars to subsidize business operations in Hanoi, while at the same time their leaders hold back key POW/MIA records from the war, is a disgrace to the men and women who valiantly served our country and were honored just last week on Memorial Day. This Presidential waiver should be overturned by the Congress, as is our right under the law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.97345
VADER
0.966
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52