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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Topics
Entities
Moderation
8 Speakers
Topics
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Speakers
Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 96 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
24%
Patrick Leahy said 2338 words of a total of 8792 words.
27%
Peter Fitzgerald Peter Fitzgerald said 119 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
29%
Peter Fitzgerald said 2152 words of a total of 8792 words.
25%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 67 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
17%
Joe Biden said 1609 words of a total of 8792 words.
19%
Thad Cochran Thad Cochran said 45 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
11%
Thad Cochran said 968 words of a total of 8792 words.
12%
Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 46 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
12%
Orrin Hatch said 899 words of a total of 8792 words.
11%
Spencer Abraham Spencer Abraham said 24 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
6%
Spencer Abraham said 521 words of a total of 8792 words.
6%
Dianne Feinstein Dianne Feinstein said 16 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
4%
Dianne Feinstein said 288 words of a total of 8792 words.
4%
Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison said 2 sentences of a total of 415 sentences.
1%
Kay Bailey Hutchison said 17 words of a total of 8792 words.
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Full Transcript
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, I am pleased to introduce at the request of the Administration "The 21st Century Law Enforcement and Public Safety Act." This bill reflects the continuing aggressive approach of this Administration and this Department of Justice, under the leadership of Attorney General Janet Reno, to keep the both the violent and property crime rates in this country going down.
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
0.026
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.917328801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1127188909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0356088305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0305966416
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0162409167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0137658848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023276854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000470517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.81615E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.37587E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.14969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.389
Magnitude:
70
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Patrick Leahy
Under the Attorney General's leadership and the programs established by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the nation's serious crime rate has declined for eight straight years. We are seeing the lowest recorded rates in many years. Murder rates have fallen to their lowest levels in three decades. Even juvenile crime rates have also been falling. According to the FBI's latest crime statistics release, on May 7, 2000, in just the last year, there has been a seven percent decline in reported serious violent and property crime from 1998 totals. Both murder and robbery registered eight percent drops, while forcible rape and aggravated assault figures each declined by seven percent from 1998. This is cause for commendation for the Attorney General and our Federal, State and local law enforcement officers, to whom all Americans owe an enormous thanks for a job well done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.875
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.875
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.33537
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.40741
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.40741
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.83035
VADER
-0.994
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3621990094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0811231381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009386308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000688104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006152929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001069711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.00113E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5831E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.33551E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8064E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6513E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.263
Magnitude:
142
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Patrick Leahy
This Administration has not rested on its laurels, however. Instead, the Administration has crafted the bill I introduce on their behalf today. It contains a number of good ideas to which the Judiciary Committee and the Congress should pay attention. Unfortunately, the Committee and the Congress has spent more time on symbolic issues, such as a proposed amendments to the Constitution to protect the flag and crime victims than to other concrete steps we could take to combat crime and school violence. Indeed, the majority in Congress has stalled any conference action on the Hatch-Leahy juvenile justice legislation, S. 254, which passed the Senate by a substantial majority in May, 1999.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.856
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1195054967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0204805285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0089973233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067797206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002465834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003779348
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000139234
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001356274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.82963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.56974E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.8587E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.902
Magnitude:
109
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Patrick Leahy
The Administration's bill contains five titles focusing on various aspects of crime. Title I contains proposals for supporting local law enforcement and promoting crime-fighting technologies, including expanding the purpose of COPS grants by funding an increase in the number of prosecutors as well as police; authorizing grants to improve the technology used for investigations in underserved rural areas -- less than 25,000 people; and extending the Leahy-Campbell Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.915
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0184454504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071123432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.003568636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020121824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009449006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008363695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002133379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001043127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2112E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.11985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.316E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.161
Magnitude:
71
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Patrick Leahy
Title II contains many proposals for breaking the cycle of drugs and violence. Title III would promote investigative and prosecutorial tools for fighting terrorism and international crime. Title IV would reauthorize certain VAWA programs and provide other assistance to victims of crime and consumer fraud. In addition, this title contains important proposals to prevent and punish abuse and neglect of the elderly and other residents in nursing homes and health care facilities and environmental crimes. The last title would strengthen federal criminal laws to combat white collar crime, including in correction facilities and involving the theft of government property.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.875
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.875
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.33537
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.987
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0009816595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009463652
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003345391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.39622E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.04314E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
2.89135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.49004E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.48192E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.8063E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.6151E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.41E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.019
Magnitude:
99
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
49
Patrick Leahy
While I have concerns with certain parts of the bill, such as proposals for increases in mandatory minimum penalties, a new death penalty provision and broad administrative subpoena authority, I support many other parts, such as the Extension of Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act to assist law enforcement in Vermont and across the nation obtain bulletproof vests and stay safe on the job.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0277375657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0016890152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007251767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004644495
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004223804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001439604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.13029E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.75795E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.34566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.174E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.409E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.085
Magnitude:
63
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Patrick Leahy
Again, I commend the Attorney General and the Administration for this important legislation and their efforts to keep Americans safe from crime.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0202767013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055721979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013950087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012133982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010015058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002001147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001774409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.98938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6113E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.8431E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.1828E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.078
Magnitude:
22
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Dianne Feinstein
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce this bill today to designate the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto mountain range in southern California as a National Monument. This bill was introduced by Congresswoman Mary Bono earlier in the year. An almost identical version of this bill was passed out of the House Resources Committee earlier in the week.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.6592769176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0659281912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0220299888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068890135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033496435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031432864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005344406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.46547E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.54366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.19119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4344E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.024
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Dianne Feinstein
The Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains contain nationally significant biological, cultural, recreational, geological, educational, and scientific values. This includes magnificent vistas, unique wildlife and mountains which rise from the desert floor to an elevation of almost eleven thousand feet. These mountains provide a picturesque backdrop for Coachella Valley communities and support a wide array of recreational opportunities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0937822857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0714519178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0619058206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0532289967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0077694203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032564341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002821454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001325027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001304572
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.53043E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3465E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.269
Magnitude:
36
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Dianne Feinstein
The bill designates this environmentally sensitive area as a monument and instructs the Department of Interior and the Forest Service to craft a management plan. The bill protects the rights of individual land owners, Native American tribes, and all lands outside the monument boundary. It protects the environment and preserves property rights. The bill has bipartisan support and supported by most of the local community.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.4986391403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2106853761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1174696488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0958582619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0153152228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0084016065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0049606799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.18319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.7557E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9252E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4864E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.344
Magnitude:
79
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Dianne Feinstein
This bill is quite timely. Three hundred and fifty-five thousand acres of the Sequoia National Forest were designated a national monument by President Clinton on April 15. Over the sixty-day period preceding the designation, many members of the affected community expressed significant opposition to the monument designation. I came to believe that when possible, Congress is in the best position to decide monument and other land use designations and can best ensure that stakeholders affected by such a designation have ample opportunity to provide input, influence the process and understand the designation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2841021866
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0303619658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.013358728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0083101571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0056750752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0022298966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0016541753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.38262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.03569E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.74731E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0445E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
78.386
Magnitude:
12
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Dianne Feinstein
I believe this bill is the proper way to protect this majestic national resource.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1935958397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1442378154
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0698723306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0184592616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0105829851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0032110838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024037328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001993594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.15767E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.42E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.7221E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
20.066
Magnitude:
25
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce today, with Senator Hatch, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. And I thank Senator Hatch, the principal cosponsor of the original Act, for working with me over the past year to produce a bipartisan, streamlined bill that we are confident will enjoy the support of Senators from both sides of the aisle. Indeed, we already have a total of 50 cosponsors -- many of them Republicans -- as original cosponsors of this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.6389622577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.030704969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0257207197
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0235167434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0191120329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0020995489
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000396624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003728477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.4456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3613E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3167E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
94.312
Magnitude:
20
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
The enactment of the Violence Against Women Act in 1994 -- bipartisan legislation cosponsored by 67 Senators from both parties -- signaled the beginning of a national and historic commitment to the women and children in this country victimized by family violence and sexual assault.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.827
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3771372838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1331888721
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0320046733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0144764068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0135308903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0092990624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014701654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.10875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.4613E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9397E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.4347E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.24
Magnitude:
73
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.8
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
The legislation changed our laws, strengthened criminal penalties, facilitated enforcement of protection orders from state to state, and committed $1.6 billion over six years to police, prosecutors, battered women shelters, a national domestic violence hotline, and other measures designed to crack down on batterers and offer the support and services that victims need in order to leave their abusers.
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
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.791
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
1.2780768797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1182390726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0792964478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.076597085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0347704627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008716826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004119359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003449091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001775924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001019121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.50922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
93.807
Magnitude:
31
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
And this federal commitment has paid off: the latest Department of Justice statistics show that overall, violence against women by intimate partners is down, falling 21% from 1993 (just prior to the enactment of the original Act) to 1998.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.4938798025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0160294498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.008962334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034988065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025739741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004135624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003587646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001507526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.17358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.72597E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.21065E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.945
Magnitude:
68
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
The programs contained in the original Act were authorized only through fiscal year 2000. So unless Congress acts, programs to run the battered women's shelters, the national domestic violence hotline, the STOP grants to help law enforcement and prosecutors combat domestic violence and to provide victims services, grants to address domestic violence in rural communities -- all of these will expire this year. These programs are popular, and more importantly, ladies and gentlemen, the Violence Against Women Act is working.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.916
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0911572133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0306977658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0142085264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065263368
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036111167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003234006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002713596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001799557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.69613E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.26191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5368E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.252
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
And it's not just me calling for this law to be reauthorized.
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
0.7103752811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.110561552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0666027889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0320523715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0168908635
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012289287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008748406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006185977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.65405E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.03014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.10615E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
88.499
Magnitude:
31
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
88.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Joe Biden
It's police chiefs in every state. It's Attorneys General. Sheriffs. District attorneys. The American Bar Association. Women's groups. Nurses. Battered women's shelters. Family Court judges.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.5410773214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1322036143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1284633647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0377456861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0158992072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038375547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011936218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003909527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002113679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.43784E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.20298E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.638
Magnitude:
41
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
5.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
8.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
States, counties, cities, and towns across the country are creating a seamless network of services for victims of violence against women -- from law enforcement to legal services, from medical care and crisis counseling, to shelters and support groups.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.7125357166
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0684226397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0443870435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0246610638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0086623382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050208178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004552474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004218699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003175577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.89324E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.4461E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.358
Magnitude:
38
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
The Violence Against Women Act has made, and is making, a real difference in the lives of millions of women and children by providing much needed funds at the local level to -- and let me just give you a few examples:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Hate
0.0228942183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0149200685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0127060834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0101904858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0097635297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042487773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015123724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002619694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.06357E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.88116E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1427E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.751
Magnitude:
57
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
Give police officers more specialized training both to deal swiftly and surely with abusers and to become more sensitive toward victims, as well as to provide them with better evidence-gathering and information- sharing equipment and skills; Train prosecutors and judges on the unique aspects of cases involving violence against women; Hire victim advocates and counselors and provide an array of services, including 24-hour hotlines, emergency transportation, medical services, and specialized programs to reach victims of violence against women from all walks of life; and Open new and expand existing shelters for victims of violence against women and their children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
-0.926
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.073567481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.030674861
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0015050347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007080047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002570647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001594383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.31345E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.20998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.8104E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.9669E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.339E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
95.601
Magnitude:
64
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Joe Biden
The Violence Against Women Act funds 1,031 shelters and 82 safe houses in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. But tens of thousands of women and children are still turned away every year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0135995739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0101654849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0097086515
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006065069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003243563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001048101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.97376E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.82293E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.93482E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.04002E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8605E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.894
Magnitude:
77
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
Together -- at the federal, state, and local levels -- we have been steadily moving forward, step by step, along the road to ending this violence once and for all. But there is more that we can do, and more that we must do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0128144369
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.004941949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021050662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017969718
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007375364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005527095
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005403012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002764579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002470711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.25674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.3747E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
75.749
Magnitude:
77
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Joe Biden
The Biden-Hatch Violence Against Women Act of 2000 would accomplish three basic things:
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5023956764
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.118521601
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0408326596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0227229611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0181107345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0051428233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003023807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001524075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001029807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.04419E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.69628E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Joe Biden
First, the bill would reauthorize through Fiscal Year 2005 the key programs included in the original Violence Against Women Act. These include the STOP grants, the Pro-Arrest grants, Rural Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Enforcement Grants, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and rape prevention and education programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.964
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5633707624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0744859397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0120580058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0082802566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018071438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015915508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000217438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.0197E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1632E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.44E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.558E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
31.803
Magnitude:
27
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
This also means reauthorizing the court-appointed special advocate program (CASA), and other programs in the Victims of Child Abuse Act.
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
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0491635874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0325796223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055662549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003791965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025498264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006330928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004657557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000238634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.96358E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.51814E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.748E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
45.699
Magnitude:
50
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Second, the bill would extend the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund through Fiscal Year 2005. Funding for the trust fund expires this year. This dedicated funding source -- paid for by the savings generated by reducing the federal workforce by more than 300,000 employees -- provides all the grant money for additional police officers, prosecutors, and battered women shelters. It is these funds that provide the specialized domestic violence training for law enforcement and prosecutors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.3469078103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0722150551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0526309479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0025524076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019734447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008028729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006639994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.15804E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.98712E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.24E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0076E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
82.051
Magnitude:
85
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joe Biden
The Trust Fund is the source of funding for all the victim services, including counseling, legal services, nursing and hospital services, especially designed for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.831
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3658422502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.189279241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1250967034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0208614583
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0134673799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067798632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004006266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001218891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.9099E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3067E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.1138E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.029
Magnitude:
81
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Of course, the Trust Fund's significance extends beyond the Violence Against Women Act. The trust fund has provided the funds for a host of successful law enforcement initiatives, ranging from drug courts; the weed and seed programs that exist in every state to drive drugs from our cities; and funding for prisons, the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Agency, and Boys and Girls clubs. And the list goes on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.8414465003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0421339442
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0226769916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0211161125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0197744594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018477765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000760391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.06359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.13344E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.1137E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3377E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
73.304
Magnitude:
31
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
In order to replicate the successes we have achieved under the original Violence Against Women Act, and in order to continue to pursue these other important law enforcement programs, it is imperative that we: (1) extend the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund for an additional five years, and (2) that we fully fund the Trust Fund.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.42
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3305905266
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3041217802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.078206294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.018627425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0077460216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061054423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015514692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006602033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002169692
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002168821
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.52686E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
Third, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 makes some targeted improvements that our experience with the original Act has shown to be necessary. Let me give you just a few examples.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2888074145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0246299984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106140222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030610398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025269939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002996235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000113777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.42665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.5138E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.6617E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.255E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
78.613
Magnitude:
98
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Joe Biden
Civil Legal Assistance Grants: Our bill would create a separate grant program to help victims of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault who need legal assistance because of that violence, to obtain access to legal services at little to no cost.
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
-0.76
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
1.8038051203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.6808885373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1874184585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0875179947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0304655987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0157879593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075503805
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007137727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004884584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001800453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.25809E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
59.236
Magnitude:
58
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
33.199
Magnitude:
58
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
This provision would also establish a database of legal assistance providers to be maintained and used by the National Domestic Violence Hotline, so that victims who call the hotline can be directed to a legal service provider immediately.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.63588419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.4308939446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0596387661
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0175132809
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.010580846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.007760623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0013987521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005463016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003256547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000170364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.51799E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
91.925
Magnitude:
42
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
Improving Full Faith & Credit Enforcement of Protection Orders: My bill would help states and tribal courts improve interstate enforcement of civil protection orders, as required by the original Violence Against Women Act. The program would prioritize the development and enhancement of data collection and sharing systems to promote tracking and enforcement of protection orders across the nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.937
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
1.4233019203
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.3864086699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1116448082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1023314428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0537740299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0064102358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027203818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0014828041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000179217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.6362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.88669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.912
Magnitude:
151
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joe Biden
Transitional Housing: The bill would also authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to provide short-term housing assistance and short-term support services to individuals and their dependents who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance as a result of fleeing a situation of domestic violence, and for whom emergency shelter services are unavailable or insufficient.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Moderation
Violence
11.9095109403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.3110024184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.073432155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0598201645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0582840876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0480239309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0354514894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0052111438
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008524092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001897596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001104803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.073
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
Safe Havens for Children: The bill would authorize a new two-year pilot grant program to be administered by the Department of Justice aimed at reducing the opportunity for domestic violence to occur during the transfer of children for visitation purposes by expanding the availability of supervised visitation for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. We all know that women are at greatest risk of assault at the time when children are transferred between parents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3598119598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1143097295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0722459285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0308765768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0048938782
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0043511765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005842403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004800626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.11336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.9823E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.3262E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
75.54
Magnitude:
13
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
I also would like to take this opportunity to point out that the Supreme Court's recent decision in United States v. Morrison, 120 S. Ct. 1740 (2000), invalidated a single provision of the original Act, the "civil rights remedy" that permitted a victim of gender-motivated violence to sue her attacker in federal court. No other provision in the original Act -- or, for that matter, in the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 -- is affected by the Supreme Court's decision.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44444
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.89794
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3611043328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0429847802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0366336259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0095854841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061248968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034091041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001761347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001444702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.78574E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0644E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3752E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.196
Magnitude:
13
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
Finally, I would like to comment on where we are and how we got here.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2190200379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0716190727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0358756952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0052909927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0042831529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002703058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000267574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002125617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001320674
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001221189
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.27927E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
83.511
Magnitude:
8
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
90.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6
Coleman-Liau Index
5
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
2
Joe Biden
The bill Senator Hatch and I are introducing today is a streamlined version of S. 51, the legislation I originally introduced at the beginning of the 106th 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)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0152896711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021540647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018693094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015846417
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012750759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004955456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000209046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.00003E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.54093E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7524E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.788E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
90.567
Magnitude:
9
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Since I first introduced S. 51, I have consulted extensively with Senator Hatch and with many other individuals, inside and outside of the Senate, and on both sides of the aisle, in an effort to narrow the legislation to produce a bill that every Senator, regardless of party, can enthusiastically support.
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
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0411534507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0386755768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0030898431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0028161927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002063814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001958541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001947549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.15077E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.8948E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3268E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.571E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
58.395
Magnitude:
56
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
33.476
Magnitude:
56
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
In the course of that effort, I agreed to drop a number of items that quite frankly, I think were worth doing, and made other concessions. I did that because I believe it is critical, in the waning days of this legislative session, to achieve a strong bipartisan consensus on the essential elements that must be included in this bill. I am convinced that we have reached that consensus, and that the bill we now propose reflects the priorities of a substantial majority of Senators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0014806182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013154578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.001146682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008223679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.6158E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.52276E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.52481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.0546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.6608E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.604E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.576E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
96.336
Magnitude:
107
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
For far too long, law enforcement, prosecutors, the courts, and the community at large treated domestic abuse as a "private family matter," looking the other way when women suffered abuse at the hands of their supposed loved ones. Thanks in part to the original Act, violence against women is no longer a private matter, and the time when a woman has to suffer in silence because the criminal who is victimizing her happens to be her husband or boyfriend has passed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.964
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3666841192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0225008334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0154979411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034457575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031550378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011913042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004618285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.72275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.48439E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.0792E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6196E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Housing
Score:
44.472
Magnitude:
118
Code:
14
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#14
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
23.319
Magnitude:
118
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joe Biden
The bill I introduce today will renew the commitment we made as a nation in 1994 to combat family violence, sexual assault, and stalking. I urge all of you to support it.
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
-0.718
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1263547339
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0465970224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0270914286
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0191235566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017679155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017479657
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014704768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003182933
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001147195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.19496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.84671E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
62.818
Magnitude:
102
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
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
0.4765017889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.132498832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0197619433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0047288817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046722136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0017527162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009309863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001087567
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.49072E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.864E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.421E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
91.228
Magnitude:
40
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
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
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I rise today with my colleague and friend, Senator Joseph Biden, to introduce one of the most significant pieces of legislation that the Senate will consider this year, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000. This historic bill reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act programs that would otherwise expire at the end of this fiscal year. This new bill is the result of bipartisan cooperation over the last year and combines the best provisions of S. 245, the Violence Against Women Act of 1999, which I introduced last year, and of S. 51, Senator Biden's Violence Against Women Act II.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.838
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Orrin Hatch
Six years ago, recognizing the importance and need to protect the women and children in this country from domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, senators from both parties supported the original Violence Against Women Act in 1994. This legislation has made a critical difference in the lives of countless families in my state of Utah and across the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Orrin Hatch
The Violence Against Women Act strengthened our laws, empowered law enforcement, facilitated access to protective orders, established and funded both battered women shelters and a national domestic violence hotline, and most importantly led to the overall protection of America's women and children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.591
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Orrin Hatch
Well, we must ask ourselves, "Was it worth it? Did our efforts made a difference?" I stand here today to answer those questions with a resounding "yes." The most recent Department of Justice statistics show that violence against women by intimate partners is down 21 percent across the board from just before the original bill's enactment. The Department of Justice has prosecuted hundreds of cases involving interstate domestic violence, interstate stalking, and interstate violations of protection orders. Through funding provided by the Act, the Department of Health and Human Services has provided grant funds to shelter more than 300,000 women and their dependents each year, while the National Domestic Violence Hotline has responded to approximately 500,000 calls. In all, the original Violence Against Women Act provided $1.6 billion in grant funds supporting the work of law enforcement officials, prosecutors, the courts, victim advocates, and intervention and prevention programs to address domestic violence at all levels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.13333
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.13333
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25951
VADER
-0.788
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
58
Sprache Difficult Word Count
51
Orrin Hatch
Although the Violence Against Women Act has been widely successful, domestic violence continues to plague our homes, our communities, and our country. The national statistics are sobering:
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
-0.735
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Orrin Hatch
Nearly one-third of women murdered each year are killed by their intimate partners.
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
-0.872
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Orrin Hatch
Violence by intimates accounts for over 20 percent of all violent crime against women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.91
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Orrin Hatch
Approximately one million women are stalked each year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Orrin Hatch
Women were raped and sexually assaulted 307,000 times in 1998 alone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.875
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
2.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Orrin Hatch
Thus, I believe we should ask ourselves today, "Should we continue and strengthen our efforts to combat violence against women?" Once again, I stand here today to answer this question with a resounding "yes." We must continue our efforts to protect our women and children from the devastating effects of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.92
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Orrin Hatch
The Violence Against Women Act of 2000 will reauthorize through fiscal year 2005 the grant programs that will enable the federal, state, and local governments to persist in their efforts to prosecute offenders and provide vital services to the victims of domestic violence. I would like to point out that the recent Supreme Court case United States v. Morrison, 120 S. Ct. 1740 (2000), simply invalidated the "civil remedy" provision, which allowed a victim of gender- motivated violence to sue her attacker in federal court. The case did not affect the ability of Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, nor did the case affect any other aspect of the Act.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.27444
VADER
-0.938
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Orrin Hatch
There are several new, important, and worthwhile programs in this bill. One in particular, the transitional housing program, had its inception in my own state of Utah. Dedicated professionals in my State, working in the field, brought to my attention the fact that shelters often fail to provide adequate help to persons escaping the horror of domestic violence. In states like Utah, the spread-out location and the few number of shelters makes it difficult to serve the entire population in need of refuge from domestic violence. Furthermore, shelters are often inadequate for anything more than a few weeks. The transitional housing program remedies the situation by allowing some supplemental and short term housing for persons escaping domestic violence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.55207
VADER
-0.914
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Orrin Hatch
It is absolutely imperative that we achieve strong, bipartisan support for this bill. We are approaching the end of our legislative session -- we need to take the politics out of the process and reauthorize this Act. Senator Biden and I have worked long and hard on this -- we are confident that our bill represents not only the interests of both Republicans and Democrats, but that it truly represents the interests of the American family. I intend to move this bill through the Senate Judiciary Committee promptly and intend to do all I can to ensure it becomes law this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Orrin Hatch
Finally, I would conclude by expressing my gratitude to Senator Biden for his tireless efforts to get this legislation written and passed. No one in the Senate has a longer and greater history of dedication to combating violence against women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Orrin Hatch
I would also like to express my appreciation to Senator Spencer Abraham from Michigan. He has given much of his time and attention to this bill, particularly on the immigration provisions. I am grateful for his efforts.
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
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I support the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 (VAWA II). As we head into the 21st century, violence against women continues to affect millions of women and children in this country. Whether you live in a big city or a rural town, domestic violence can be found anywhere.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.891
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
I witnessed the devastating effects of domestic violence early on in my career, when I was the Vermont State's Attorney for Chittenden County. In those days, long before the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), there were not support programs and services in place to assist victims of these types of crimes. Today, because of the hard work and dedication of those in Vermont and around the country who work on these problems every day, an increasing number of women and children are seeking services through domestic violence programs and at shelters around the nation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.23077
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.43532
VADER
-0.973
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
Since the passage of VAWA in 1994, I have been privileged to work with groups such as the Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services who have worked to help put a stop to violence against women and provided assistance to those who have fallen victim to it. I am proud today to support the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, a Federal initiative designed to continue the success of VAWA by reauthorizing Federal programs to prevent violence against women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.81818
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.955
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.8
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
Six years ago, VAWA passed Congress as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. That Act combined tough law enforcement strategies with safeguards and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. I am proud to say that Vermont was the first State in the country to apply for and receive funding through VAWA. Since VAWA was enacted, Vermont has received almost $7 million in VAWA funds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.55556
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.927
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Patrick Leahy
This funding has enabled Vermont to develop specialized prosecution units and child advocacy centers throughout the state. Lori Hayes, Executive Director of the Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services, and Marty Levin, Coordinator of the Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, have been especially instrumental in coordinating VAWA grants in Vermont. Their hard work has brought Vermont grant funding for encouraging arrest policies as well as for combating rural domestic violence and child abuse. These grants have made a real difference in the lives of those who suffer from violence and abuse. Reauthorization of these vital programs in VAWA II will continue to build on these successes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.18958
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27444
VADER
-0.978
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Patrick Leahy
We have tolerated violence against women for far too long and this bill continues to move us toward reducing violence against women by strengthening law enforcement through the extension of STOP grants, which encourage a multi-disciplinary approach to improving the criminal justice system's response to violence against women. With support from STOP grants, law enforcement, prosecution, courts, victim advocates and service providers work together to ensure victim safety and offender accountability.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.18958
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.835
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.8
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Patrick Leahy
The beneficial effects of STOP grants are evident throughout Vermont. From the Windham County Domestic Violence Unit to the Rutland County Women's Network and Shelter, STOP grants have resulted in enhanced victim advocacy services, increased safety for women and children, and increased accountability of perpetrators. The Northwest Unit for Special Investigations in St. Albans, Vermont, has established a multi- disciplinary approach to the investigation of adult sexual assault and domestic violence cases with the help of STOP funds. By linking victims with advocacy programs at the time of the initial report, the Unit finds that more victims get needed services and support and thus find it easier to participate in the investigation and subsequent prosecution. The State's Attorney's Office, which has designated a prosecutor to participate in the Unit, has implemented a new protocol for the prosecution of domestic violence cases. The protocol and multi- disciplinary approach are credited with an 80 percent conviction rate in domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.68
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.68
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.56398
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.5664
VADER
-0.975
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
78
Sprache Difficult Word Count
58
Patrick Leahy
Passing VAWA II will continue grants which strengthen pro-arrest policies and enforcement of protection orders. In a rural state like Vermont, law enforcement agencies greatly benefit from cooperative, inter-agency efforts to combat and solve significant problems. Last year, approximately $850,000 of this funding supported Vermont efforts to encourage arrest policies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.811
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Patrick Leahy
Vermont will also benefit from the extension of Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Grants under VAWA II. These grants are designed to make victim services more accessible to women and children living in rural areas. I worked hard to see this funding included in the original VAWA in 1994, and I am proud that its success has merited an increased authorization for funding in VAWA II. Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Grants have been utilized by the Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, the Vermont Attorney General's Office, and the Vermont Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services to increase community awareness, to develop cooperative relationships between state child protection agencies and domestic violence programs, to expand existing multi disciplinary task forces to include allied professional groups, and to create local multi-use supervised visitation centers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.743
Very Negative
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
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
73
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59
Patrick Leahy
This bill will also reauthorize the National Stalker and Domestic Violence Reduction Grant. This important grant program assists in the improvement of local, state and national crime databases for tracking stalking and domestic violence.
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
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
As we work to prevent violence against women, we must not forget those who have already fallen victim to it. This bill recognizes that combating violence against women includes assistance measures as well as preventive ones, providing assistance to victims of domestic and sexual violence in a number of ways.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.947
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
The National Domestic Violence Hotline, which has already assisted over 180,000 callers, will be able to continue its crucial operation. Much like the state hotline that the Vermont Network Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault helped to establish in Vermont, the National Hotline reaches victims who otherwise have nowhere to turn.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.912
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Patrick Leahy
I am particularly pleased to see that VAWA II will also authorize a new grant program for civil legal assistance. In the past, funding for legal services for victims of domestic violence was dependent on a set- aside in the STOP grant appropriation. This separate grant authorization will allow victims of violence, stalking and sexual assault, who would otherwise be unable to afford professional legal representation, to obtain access to trained attorneys and advocacy services. These grants would support training, technical assistance and support for cooperative efforts between victim advocacy groups and legal assistance providers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64286
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.45225
VADER
-0.195
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Patrick Leahy
As enacted, the Violence Against Women Act has funded programs that provide shelter to battered women and children. I am pleased to see that VAWA II expands this funding, so that facilities such as the Women Helping Battered Women Shelter in Burlington, Vermont, will continue to be able to serve victims in their most vulnerable time in need of shelter.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.47
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
In addition to this funding, I am excited to see the addition of a provision for transitional housing assistance in VAWA II. This grant for short-term housing assistance and support services for homeless families who have fled from domestic violence environments was one of the biggest priorities for my State and I am pleased to see its inclusion in this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Patrick Leahy
Despite the overwhelming benefits of this legislation, I do think there are some problems with this bill and it is my hope that we can work to fix them. For example, this legislation does not go far enough in providing the comprehensive housing assistance that state and victim's coalitions need in combating this problem. In Vermont, the availability of affordable housing is at an all time low. Providing victims of domestic violence with a safe place to reside after a terrifying experience should be a priority. I would like to see additional support for groups that addresses the need for funding for underserved populations. I had proposed a more extensive program of transitional housing assistance than we were able to keep in the bill. It is my hope that we can continue to work to expand these transitional living opportunities in the coming weeks as Congress takes up this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60077
VADER
0.532
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Patrick Leahy
Another area of concern that I wish to see addressed in this bill is the absence of a redefinition of "domestic violence" to include "dating relationships" in its provisions and grants. As written, VAWA II amends the definition of "domestic violence" for grants to reduce violence against women on campus to include dating relationships. I would like to see this definition amended to include all women. The Bureau of Justice Statistics report indicates that more than four in every 10 incidents of domestic violence involves non-married persons, and further, that the highest rate of domestic violence occurs among young people aged 16-24. Yet, VAWA, as currently enacted, does not authorize prosecution of their offenders. We cannot ignore this increasingly at risk segment of the population.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.83333
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.03688
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.21131
VADER
-0.928
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Patrick Leahy
I was also pleased to see a new provision in VAWA II that would enhance protections for older women from domestic violence and sexual assault. Last year I introduced the Seniors Safety Act which would enhance penalties for crimes against seniors. This provision in VAWA II is an important complement to that legislation and I am glad to see we have been able to generate wide support.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
The bill is also designed to help young victims of crime through funding for the establishment of safe and supervised visitation centers for children in order to reduce the opportunity for domestic violence. Grants will also be extended to continue funding agencies serving homeless youth who have been or who are at risk of abuse and to continue funding for victims of child abuse, including money for advocates, training for judicial personnel and televised testimony.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
-0.925
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.9
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
28
Patrick Leahy
Many of the most successful services for victims start at the local level, such as Vermont's model hotline on domestic violence and sexual assault. The Violence Against Women Act II recognizes these local successes and continues grant funding of community demonstration projects for the intervention and prevention of domestic violence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.833
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.3
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Patrick Leahy
When VAWA passed Congress, it was one of the first comprehensive Federal efforts to combat violence against women and to assist the victims of such violence. Today's bill gives us an opportunity to continue funding these successful programs, to improve victim services, and to strengthen these laws so that violence against women is eliminated. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation and hope we can work together to ensure the swift passage of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, I am proud to rise today as an original cosponsor of the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, and I urge my colleagues to join with us in this effort to ensure the safety and protection of women and families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Spencer Abraham
The 1994 Violence Against Women Act has been crucial in reducing violence perpetrated against women and families across America. VAWA '94 increased resources for training and law enforcement, and bolstered prosecution of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence cases. States have changed the way they treat crimes of violence against women; 24 states and the District of Columbia now mandate arrest for most domestic violence offenses. States are lifting some of the costs to women associated with violence, and as a result of VAWA, all have some provision for covering the cost of a forensic rape exam.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.36842
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.36842
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.73089
VADER
-0.992
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Spencer Abraham
And notably, VAWA '94 provided much-needed support for shelters and crisis centers, and created a National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Spencer Abraham
Yet, despite the advances made as a result of the original Violence Against Women Act, violence against women remains a critical problem in our country. Recent studies show 307,000 incidents of rape and sexual assaults were perpetrated in 1998 alone. Over one million women are stalked annually. Violence by intimates accounts for 20% of all violent crimes against women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
-0.984
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Spencer Abraham
It is essential that we reauthorize VAWA now, so that we can continue the initiatives that have made a difference, and so that we can further protect women and children from violence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.361
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Spencer Abraham
VAWA 2000 combines a variety of law-enforcement initiatives with support and prevention programs, in an effort to eradicate both the causes and effects of violence against women and families. The bill would ensure that those who regularly interact with victims of domestic violence -- the courts, police, and social service providers -- receive excellent training in reversing the destructive effects of domestic violence. As too many families are turned away in time of great need, VAWA 2000 offers increased funding to expand shelter services for families escaping violence. And in addition to providing emergency shelter, VAWA reauthorization provides for short-term and transitional housing, providing women and families real alternatives to returning to abusive homes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.63599
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.10345
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.10345
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
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
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Spencer Abraham
Finally, VAWA '94 enabled immigrant victims of domestic violence to gain lawful permanent residence in the U.S. without the knowledge, participation, or cooperation of their abusive citizen or permanent resident spouses. Although the spirit and intent of this law was to facilitate the prosecution of abusers, and to allow women and children to safely escape violence and rebuild their lives, unintended legal barriers have prevented the full protection of VAWA '94 from taking effect. VAWA 2000 cures this fault, and continues the spirit and work that began with the bi-partisan passage of VAWA '94.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.43508
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
-0.883
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Spencer Abraham
Mr. President, it is essential that these programs be reauthorized, so that we may stop the cycles of violence and poverty that result from domestic violence. I urge my colleagues to support VAWA 2000, and I look forward to working with the members of the Judiciary Committee in bringing this important legislation to the floor as soon as possible.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.9
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Thad Cochran
Madam President, today I am introducing a bill to establish the Reading Research Dissemination and Implementation Plan, an initiative which follows up on the important work of the National Reading Panel.
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
0.202
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Thad Cochran
Three years ago I discovered that the National Institute of Child Health and Human Services had completed a thorough study of factors and conditions that affect the learning of reading in children. Since reading is such a basic and necessary first step in the process of education, nothing is more important to a child's educational development than learning to read.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
-0.08
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Thad Cochran
I was honored to chair the recent hearing of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, which accepted the National Writing Panel's report titled, "An Evidence- Based Assessment of the Scientific Research Literature on Reading and Its Implications for Reading Instruction." The report has been distributed to Congress, universities, schools, education administrators, and libraries. At the hearing, Dr. Donald Langenberg, Chairman of the panel, stated, "There is a recent report entitled Teaching Reading Is Rocket Science. . . . that is a gross understatement." It is time to ensure that the panel's findings are disseminated in a manner that will result in the implementation of the best practices for the effective teaching of reading.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
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
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Thad Cochran
This bill directs the National Reading Panel, the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development and the Department of Education to devise a strategic plan to include the findings in teacher preparation course work, professional development for current teachers, textbooks, and other instructional materials. The legislation further instructs that the plan be submitted to the Secretary of Education by December 31, 2000, and that the Secretary immediately take actions to implement it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
5.2
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Thad Cochran
The research report, "Relations Between Policy and Practice: A Commentary," written in 1990 by D. K. Cohen and D. L. Ball states, "It costs state legislators and bureaucrats relatively little to fashion a new instructional policy. If instructional changes are to be made, [teachers] must make them. Teachers construct their practices gradually. Teaching is . . . a way of knowing, of seeing, and of being." Over the last several years, reading assessments have continued to show that nearly half of our nation's fourth graders do not read at grade level. Research and study on literacy over the last few decades has shown that children who have difficulty reading are more likely to suffer poor self esteem, fail to achieve in other subjects, become trouble makers in school and eventually criminals in jail. The research also shows that once a child is nine years old, remediation becomes more difficult. We need to move quickly to take advantage of what is known to predict and prevent reading difficulties, help those children who are having difficulty, and begin teaching for successful reading instruction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12921
VADER
-0.922
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.5
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Thad Cochran
We know that successfully mastering reading at an early age makes success in life more likely. It is my purpose and hope in introducing this legislation that the classrooms of today's preschoolers, kindergartners, and early grades will begin to benefit from the intelligence we have about how our brains connect and decode the complicated processes needed for reading.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Thad Cochran
This legislation will engage researchers, policy makers, teachers and parents in a focused mission. A mission to ensure that children acquire the most essential skill for future success: reading. I invite other Senators to join me in supporting this important effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Thad Cochran
I ask unanimous consent the text of the bill be printed in the Record immediately following my remarks.
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
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Thad Cochran
Madam President, today I am introducing legislation which would establish the Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education awards to schools.
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
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Thad Cochran
The 1997 National Assessment of Educational Progress Arts Report Card was the first ever assessment of the effects of specific arts instruction and the level of fine arts skills in American students. It showed that arts instruction improved competency and literacy; and without it, very few students were able to create or perform at an advanced or adequate level. The evidence of the positive effects of arts education on overall scholastic achievement is an incentive for students, parents and schools to insist upon arts courses being a part of every school's curriculum.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.95
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Thad Cochran
In 1997, The College Board reported that high school students with four or more years of arts instruction scored over 100 points higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test than students with no arts instruction. In a 1999 report titled, "Gaining the Arts Advantage: Lessons From School Districts that Value Arts Education" it was said that, "the presence and quality of arts education in public schools today require an exceptional degree of involvement by influential segments of the community which value the arts in the total affairs of the school district: in governance, funding, and program delivery." It is clear from these and other studies that students who have the opportunity to be involved in music, art, theater and dance instruction at school, truly have an advantage. As part of the effort to improve education, we need to encourage arts education in our schools. One way to do that, I think, is to recognize those schools that are offering this advantage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.56522
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21302
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Thad Cochran
Therefore, the legislation I am introducing would create a Congressional board and a citizens' advisory board which will establish an award for schools demonstrating excellence in arts education curriculum. The legislation also encourages the boards to establish individual student awards in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.939
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Thad Cochran
This bill sends a clear message of support and appreciation to those teachers in our schools who dedicate their lives to the teaching of music, art, theater and dance; and to those school administrators who support comprehensive arts programs. I invite other Senators to join me in cosponsoring this bill. I look forward to its consideration and adoption by the Senate in the near future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.934
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Thad Cochran
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record, as follows:
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
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
5.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Peter Fitzgerald
Mr. President, I was in the city of Chicago to announce the introduction of a bill today called the Federal Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2000. I was standing in Chicago on La Salle Street, in what is known as the Loop, the premier business district in downtown Chicago. I was at a gas station there. Behind me you could see the prices at the pump that that particular gas station in Chicago was advertising. Those gas prices were well over $2 a gallon. In fact, I think the price for the premium blend of fuel was up over $2.30 a gallon.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.9
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.1
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Peter Fitzgerald
Right now, we are in the midst of a very serious crisis in my part of the country with respect to gas prices. Prices throughout Illinois are at record highs. They are at record highs in Michigan, in Ohio, in other parts of the Midwest.
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)
0.8473
VADER
-0.43
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
6.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Peter Fitzgerald
I am afraid if we do not bring down the cost of gas at the pumps, we are going to be seeing shock waves throughout our entire Nation's economy. The bill I am introducing today is S. 2790. What it would do is bring immediate relief by lowering the cost of gas nationwide for 90 days by temporarily rolling back the 18.3-cent-per-gallon Federal gas tax.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Peter Fitzgerald
In the last couple of weeks, anybody who has been following the news anywhere in this country has seen nothing but nonstop coverage about the escalating price, the rising price of gasoline. The response at the State level and at the Federal level, amongst public officials, has been to find somebody to blame. Is it the OPEC nations? Is it the oil industry? Is it the administration? But no one is taking any action to actually bring down prices. We can argue about culpability later. What we need to do now is to lower prices at the pump or we are going to see losses of jobs and losses of economic productivity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.961
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Peter Fitzgerald
We will see senior citizens who cannot even afford to drive to the pharmacy to buy the pharmaceuticals, for which they already are having a hard time paying. We are going to see college students who cannot afford to make the commute to their community colleges. We need to have a long-term plan to increase productivity of oil in this country to lessen our dependence on foreign sources of oil. There are a number of measures that have been introduced in recent weeks in the Congress. The administration last week sent over recommendations on what our long- term solution should be for this energy crunch.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Peter Fitzgerald
But in the meantime, there are countless families all across the country that may have to cancel summer vacations, families that have worked hard all year, but now all of a sudden, when it comes time for them to have a couple of weeks off to take their families on a vacation, they can't afford the cost of the vacation because the price of gasoline has gone up so much.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Peter Fitzgerald
There will be many who will criticize my proposal. There will be many who come up with arguments against it. Certainly many will bring up the point that the proceeds from the motor fuels tax goes into our Federal highway trust fund. This legislation would hold harmless the highway trust fund. It would require the Federal Government to make up any loss to the highway trust fund by taking money from the on-budget or non- Social Security surplus and indemnify that road fund. We all want to make sure we continue to improve and repair our roads in this country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.6
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Peter Fitzgerald
But the fact remains, the only instrument that the Federal and State governments have to directly affect the price of gasoline at the pump is to lower the motor fuels tax. My State, I hope, is going to do its part. A couple of weeks back, I pointed out that Illinois has amongst the highest gas taxes in the country. In fact, in addition to a motor fuel tax that is 19 cents a gallon, the State of Illinois has a sales tax on motor fuel that is assessed on top of the Federal motor fuels tax. In other words, Illinois has what we would call a tax on a tax. That sales tax on gasoline in Illinois is a percentage tax, so, as the selling price of gasoline has gone from $1 to over $2 in Illinois, the State's take on its sales tax has been increasing dramatically. It has doubled its take under that sales tax.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.85714
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.19722
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Peter Fitzgerald
The Governor of Illinois and legislative leaders recently called a special session of our Illinois General Assembly, which will be convening in 2 days, to temporarily roll back or repeal that Illinois sales tax on gasoline. If they enact that legislation, that should take 10 cents off the price of every gallon of gas sold in Illinois. But the prices will still be too high. We need further relief. My State is not the only State that is suffering. States across the country, and particularly in the hard-hit Midwest, need relief.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Peter Fitzgerald
Like you, Mr. President, and my other colleagues in the Senate, all of us are in virtually constant contact with our constituents. We have an endless stream of letters, of faxes, of e-mails, of calls to our offices on a daily basis. We travel up and down our States. We march in parades. We are constantly talking to the constituents, whether it is in the grocery store, as I was doing over the weekend, or in parades that I was in recently. The No. 1 single issue that I have been hearing about is we have to do something to bring down prices at the pump.
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
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
4.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Peter Fitzgerald
Let me share a few of the letters my office has received on this issue. I am going to try to just go through a few of them because we have gotten literally thousands. I think, to some of the people in Washington, the pain people are feeling out in the Midwest and around the country about the rising cost of gas sounds like some kind of theoretical abstraction. But I have to tell you, for real people who are trying to drive to work, who may have a long way to drive to work or get to school, or senior citizens on fixed incomes, or folks in lower income brackets -- they are having a very tough time. I have had many people tell me they have canceled weekend vacations and they are planning to cancel summer vacations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.99853
VADER
-0.47
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Peter Fitzgerald
Let me read parts of a few of these letters. This one is from a resident of Springfield, IL, who is a part-time driver for a senior services van service that runs vans for senior citizens to and from a senior citizens center. He says that the escalating gas prices are really hurting the transportation budget at the center. If we have to shut down the van service, it would be a tremendous loss for the seniors.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.46634
VADER
-0.673
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Peter Fitzgerald
This one from a senior citizen in southern Illinois says that now we cannot afford to drive to the pharmacy to purchase the drugs that we already cannot afford.
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
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Peter Fitzgerald
A person from Rantoul, IL, says that gas prices in Illinois are too high. It costs me more than $87 a week to drive to and from work now that the prices have skyrocketed. I cannot afford this for much longer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.4
Coleman-Liau Index
7.2
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
3.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Peter Fitzgerald
A small business owner in the Chicago suburbs -- small businesses are suffering. He says: I have had small business men and women in my office saying they have lost money for several months in a row and could have to shut down if this keeps up. The current fuel prices are killing my small business.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.869
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Peter Fitzgerald
I am a small business owner who employs 20 people from McHenry County and 10 people from Lake County. This increase in fuel is killing my profit line. If this does not stop, I do not know how much longer we can survive.
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
0.039
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
84.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Peter Fitzgerald
This is an interesting letter from a community college administrator in central Illinois. This person pointed out that, unlike many colleges, his school is a commuter college and students drive anywhere from 20 to 60 miles. That is 40 to 120 miles round trip to attend college. Most of the students are trying to better themselves by working part time and going to school. Now with gasoline prices soaring, they are being forced to drop out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Peter Fitzgerald
This individual from Danville, IL, after a lengthy letter explaining how, for his job, he had to drive, at the end he said if the prices raise much higher, he will have to dip into his son's and daughter's education fund just so he can keep driving back and forth to work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Peter Fitzgerald
I have another letter from a community college student. He is from Sherman, IL. He describes in his letter how he turned down State full- time universities because of the cost and because he wanted to attend his community college. It would be more affordable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Peter Fitzgerald
Now that he has started at his community college and is having to dig deep into his pocket just to pay for the price of gas to get to and from college, he is getting squeezed. He has a 30-mile distance to go just to get to his school. He said: Just to let you know, I am not a freeloader. I am currently holding down three jobs and working through the summer. I do not expect you to work a miracle, but maybe submit some form of legislation that would reduce the price or give a break to students furthering their education.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.319
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Peter Fitzgerald
A husband from western Illinois has to commute 100 miles a day to work. That is how it is in rural parts of the country, as the Presiding Officer knows in his largely rural State. The wife has to drive 55 miles to work, and then the kids have to go 15 miles for their various athletic events and the like.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Peter Fitzgerald
He says: We are probably more fortunate than most people, but if this keeps up, it will be hard to commute into work every day, and there is no public transportation or opportunity to car pool in our downstate Illinois region. We barely have highways.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.336
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Peter Fitzgerald
Finally, another letter from a retired senior citizen on fixed income said: It is extremely hard to get along with gasoline prices so high. I have curtailed driving to a bare minimum, only to the doctor, shopping, church, and as a volunteer to a community radio station where I broadcast a show every Saturday.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.29928
VADER
-0.169
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Peter Fitzgerald
I think we need to take action. It is time for Washington and Congress to stop playing the blame game. We can argue about who is culpable later. I support the Federal Trade Commission investigation. We need to find out if anybody has been colluding in the oil industry or anywhere else to fix prices, and if they have been, they ought to go to jail for a very long time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Peter Fitzgerald
That investigation is going to take a while. It is going to take a while to put pressure on OPEC nations to loosen the taps and to increase production. It is going to take a while until we get incentives in the system for the small oil well drillers in the United States to boost their production.
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
0.84
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Peter Fitzgerald
Once that is boosted, we could be getting as many as 500,000 more barrels of oil a day. We probably have to take a look at what kind of tax laws we have to give people incentives to keep drilling even when the price of oil is low, but we need to give people relief now.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
5.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Peter Fitzgerald
It is a compassionate move. It makes sense. Our country, the most prosperous country in the world, can afford to give some relief to taxpayers and consumers, and if we do not give that relief, we will probably pay for it later because there is going to be a slowdown in economic activity. It may start in the Midwest, but it is eventually going to send shock waves all across the country, and this country could go into a long slump because of it.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
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
0.109
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Peter Fitzgerald
I hope to get many Senators and Members of this body as cosponsors of this legislation. We had a test vote earlier in the year, in April, on temporarily lowering the Federal gas tax. At that time, the measure received only 43 votes. It needed over 50 to pass. That was 2 months ago, and in the intervening time, oil prices have continued to skyrocket. The price which was only theoretical 2 months ago is now real. It is upon us. We need to take action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
10
Automated Readability Index
3.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Peter Fitzgerald
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8