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Senate Floor: ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS
Topics
Entities
Moderation
10 Speakers
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Speakers
Jon Kyl Jon Kyl said 42 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
27%
Jon Kyl said 840 words of a total of 3661 words.
23%
Mike DeWine Mike DeWine said 30 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
20%
Mike DeWine said 728 words of a total of 3661 words.
20%
Robert Torricelli Robert Torricelli said 19 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
13%
Robert Torricelli said 511 words of a total of 3661 words.
14%
Byron Dorgan Byron Dorgan said 12 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
8%
Byron Dorgan said 335 words of a total of 3661 words.
10%
Carl Levin Carl Levin said 15 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
10%
Carl Levin said 321 words of a total of 3661 words.
9%
Pete Domenici Pete Domenici said 12 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
8%
Pete Domenici said 220 words of a total of 3661 words.
7%
Bill Roth Bill Roth said 6 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
4%
Bill Roth said 196 words of a total of 3661 words.
6%
Chris Dodd Chris Dodd said 9 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
6%
Chris Dodd said 177 words of a total of 3661 words.
5%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 5 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
4%
Joe Biden said 168 words of a total of 3661 words.
5%
Harry Reid Harry Reid said 7 sentences of a total of 157 sentences.
5%
Harry Reid said 165 words of a total of 3661 words.
5%
Full Transcript
Jon Kyl
Mr. President, the National Ignition Facility (NIF) is a major part of the Stockpile Stewardship Program, which is a set of programs and facilities that are designed to allow the United States to maintain the safety and reliability of our nation's vital nuclear deterrent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0149348576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022632148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016549042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005519047
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005490578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002021626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001328352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.9504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.0489E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.382E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8479E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.466
Magnitude:
44
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Jon Kyl
It is hoped that at some point in 10 to 20 years that the stockpile Stewardship Program can be a replacement for actual nuclear testing. The jury is still out on whether it can in fact eventually accomplish this goal. I support the Stockpile Stewardship Program because it will improve our knowledge about our nuclear weapons. The fact is that, despite our technical expertise, there is much we still do not understand about our own nuclear weapons. As C. Paul Robinson, Director of the Sandia National Laboratory has said, "Some aspects of nuclear explosive design are still not understood at the level of physical principles." America's nuclear weapons are the most sophisticated in the world. Each one typically has thousands of parts, and over time the nuclear materials and high explosive triggers in our weapons deteriorate and we lack experience predicting the effects of these changes. Some of the materials used in our weapons, like plutonium, enriched uranium, and tritium, are radioactive materials that decay, and as they decay they also change the properties of other materials within the weapon. We lack experience predicting the effects of such aging on the safety and reliability of our weapons. We did not design our weapons to last forever. The shelf life of our weapons was expected to be about 20 years. In the past, we did not encounter problems with aging weapons, because we were fielding new designs and older designs were retired.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.35714
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.35714
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.71912
VADER
-0.931
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.267593516
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0273101527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025525656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0022162012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017683487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000298865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000116323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.06969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.84897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3379E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.17573E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.616
Magnitude:
238
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
77
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Jon Kyl
As the Department of Energy said in its review of the Stockpile Stewardship Program completed on November 23, 1999, "The NIF is one of the most vital facilities in the stockpile stewardship program." This facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California is roughly the same size as a stadium, and is designed to produce the intense pressures and temperatures needed to simulate in a laboratory the thermonuclear conditions achieved in nuclear explosions. The NIF will accomplish this goal by focusing 192 laser beams on a "dime- sized" piece of plutonium. When completed, the NIF will be the world's most powerful laser facility, about 60 times more powerful than the next largest DOE laser facility, the NOVA laser.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.888
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0964824751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0106888983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053871168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037777409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0029776666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022636401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001093195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002113106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001833185
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.1236E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.254E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
85.067
Magnitude:
115
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Jon Kyl
As a review conducted in 1994 by the so-called, JASON panel, a Defense Department panel of nuclear experts said "The NIF is without question the most scientifically valuable of the programs proposed for the Science Based Stockpile Stewardship program, particularly in regard to research and `proof-of-principle' for ignition, but also more generally for fundamental science. As such, it will promote the goal of sustaining a high-quality group of scientists with expertise related to the nuclear weapons program." There is a consensus among the three national laboratories and at the National Nuclear Security Administration that additional funding above the level in the current version of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill for the NIF program needs to be increased. In a joint statement dated September 6, 2000, Dr. Bruce Tarter, the Director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Dr. John Browne, the Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Dr. Paul Robinson, the Director of Sandia National Laboratory, and Madelyn Creedon, the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration stated.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0441494834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0273110898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.01307481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0123186255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058545967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.005776039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0037243881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003716251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003615484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002052422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.39999E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.806
Magnitude:
170
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
87
Sprache Difficult Word Count
71
Jon Kyl
The NIF program has recently experienced delays and cost overruns. But new management for the program is in place. The facility has undergone and passed intensive scientific and programmatic reviews that were recently conducted. And the management problems and lack of oversight that led to the earlier delays and cost overruns are understood and should therefore be preventable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.99853
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0313505239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0081716549
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.004547682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007743699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000354518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002905846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.03552E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07949E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.24896E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.01664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.012E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.089
Magnitude:
99
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Jon Kyl
We are well along toward completion of the NIF facility. Construction of the facility to house the laser beams, a $260 million project itself, is about 90% complete. 80% of the large components for the infrastructure for the laser beams has been procured and is either on site or on the way. The NIF program at Lawrence Livermore Lab has 800 scientists and technicians on the project. Delaying the program, which would result in a standing army of technicians, or canceling it, which would prevent the achievement of the goals of the Stockpile Stewardship Program simply makes no sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
0.0186008183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0088881869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0049055921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040442028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005757735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003566564
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000185547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001472464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001124956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.06192E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.07359E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
38.973
Magnitude:
114
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Environment
Score:
24.359
Magnitude:
114
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Jon Kyl
There is bipartisan support for this program and the Administration supports the program. Undersecretary of State John Holum said in a letter on June 12, 2000 that, "I strongly support this essential national security program. We must avoid the complacency of not doing enough in stewardship. We need to make a long-term commitment to use our scientific prowess to maintain a safe and reliable stockpile of nuclear weapons. . . . The problems with NIF are not scientific. . . . I urge you to support the program." The NIF is essential to our Stockpile Stewardship Program, which itself is an essential to maintain our nuclear weapons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0157211238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0131659152
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0118963791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043926852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037824917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0012658281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002995501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002156704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.9583E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.28282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.832E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
63.754
Magnitude:
116
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
27.911
Magnitude:
116
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Robert Torricelli
Mr. President, I wish to enter into a colloquy with the distinguished Senators from our neighboring state of Delaware, Senators Roth and Biden. Each of us has communicated with members of the Appropriations Committee on a matter of deep concern to us and our constituents that has been included in the FY 2001 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. The Army Corps of Engineers' Delaware River Deepening Project seeks to deepen over 100 miles of the Delaware River channel from the current authorized 40-foot depth to 45 feet. The project would dredge 33 million cubic yards of bottom sediments, placing some 23 million cubic yards in dredge disposal areas in New Jersey, and 10 million cubic yards along Delaware shores.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0484720367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065795648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0030299952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002463298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023143117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0010475806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002628057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.33014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.18664E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02553E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3907E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Robert Torricelli
This project continues to be highly controversial in our states for a number of reasons. First, there remain significant environmental concerns regarding the material to be dredged and its ultimate disposal and impacts on the environment of the Delaware Bay. The Corps of engineers has been criticized for its method of evaluating toxic and polluted sediments -- using an averaging method, which many believe can mask the potential impact of dredging toxic hot spots and more concentrated polluted material. Our citizens continue to have strong concerns about the impacts of dredging and disposal on water quality, on drinking water supplies, on important recovering shellfish areas, and on the environment in the vicinity of proposed disposal areas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.15789
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.30228
VADER
-0.564
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0093812523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0068441535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0038017777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012002058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004684311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002380124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002194558
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000185818
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.12484E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.6681E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2656E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Robert Torricelli
A number of members of the New Jersey and Delaware congressional delegations and state agencies have made requests to the Corps of engineers to address a number of these issues. Earlier this year, Representative Andrews and I made a request to the General Accounting Office to conduct a review of the cost-benefit and environmental analyses in light of many of the concerns that have been raised about this project. In addition, Representatives Saxton and LoBiondo also sent a similar request to the GAO regarding the economic and environmental issues regarding the Delaware Deepening project. The GAO responded that it could not conduct and complete the study as quickly as would be necessary for conclusions to assist in the consideration of the FY 2001 Energy and Water Development Appropriation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0242004768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0043314041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037583937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011127338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006000792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003215898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001442928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.07875E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.27178E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.40058E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.26546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
66.651
Magnitude:
102
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Robert Torricelli
I want to state here that I intend to continue to pursue these issues and over the course of the next several months to engage the General Accounting Office, the Army Inspector General, the Army Corps of engineers, and any other appropriate agencies to get answers to the questions that I believe are critical to my constituents. For the record, Mr. President, I would like to enter into the record copies of study requests made by members of the New Jersey delegation to the General Accounting regarding the Delaware River Main Channel Deepening project.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.44
Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0131222478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0113217524
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0112307229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0048055786
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.003311141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013357372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007819355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003539518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001115832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.15854E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6171E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
85.127
Magnitude:
78
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Robert Torricelli
If I may address the distinguished senior Senator from Delaware, have you not also made known your concerns to the Committee on Appropriations and to the Army Corps of Engineers?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0213744832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0039638664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034005421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000879178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006944882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005710554
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.98692E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.54869E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.01265E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.626E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.163E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bill Roth
I thank the gentleman from New Jersey and I would answer his question, indeed we have.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0242334951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045090623
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0042653977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020726126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012021853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006575755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000333613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001619834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001113374
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.31267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2753E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
72.798
Magnitude:
51
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
1.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Bill Roth
In May of this year, Senator Biden and I wrote to the Chairman of the energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, the distinguished Senator from New Mexico, indicating that the response of the Corps of Engineers to the list of concerns raised by the State of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control regarding necessary permitting, environmental studies, and environmental protection has been entirely inadequate. In our letter, we indicated that this project must not proceed until environmental information and permitting concerns raised by Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are satisfactorily addressed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.694
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0301238644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0198709648
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073319214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011820268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007166462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002296037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.00011208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.22617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.82188E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.10579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.01659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Bill Roth
As a strong supporter of the Coastal Zone Management Plan, I am concerned about the potential environmental impacts of the proposed channel deepening. I strongly urge the Corps to continue negotiating in good faith with the State of Delaware to resolve outstanding informational and permitting issues through a legally enforceable agreement that will safeguard Delaware's natural resources. If an agreement cannot be reached through good faith negotiations, then the State of Delaware should pursue this matter in court.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.988
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0081333281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047112102
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0045274173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0009174824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006457702
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002014676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8139E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.56176E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.11137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.16884E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.2621E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.059
Magnitude:
45
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.6
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Robert Torricelli
I thank the Senator for that clarification. Does that also describe the concerns and sentiments of the Senator from Delaware, Senator Biden?
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0035339734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031193285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023548529
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011396884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004700963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000336483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001519728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.00063E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.90988E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.83938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.629
Magnitude:
68
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Joe Biden
I thank the Senator from New Jersey and the senior Senator from Delaware for their remarks, and wish to indicate my concurrence with the points that they have made. I have had questions about this project, the planning process, its economic justification, and the potential for environmental harm for a number of years. I further understand that the State of Delaware's capital bond bill committee in July indicated in writing its intention to withhold all state money for the Deepening project until the State's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is satisfied and necessary permits obtained.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0147433733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0066041372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0058794714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0041559982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002366905
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008120309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003124708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001438209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001165314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.17388E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.29254E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.545
Magnitude:
108
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Joe Biden
I believe we need to continue to pursue a resolution to these environmental issues and that the Corps should not move forward to construction unless and until appropriate permits have been issued, and the Congress has before it the information needed to determine that the project is safe and truly justified.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.008899848
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043414242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016753762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0012002195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004946744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003019153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.69338E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.5234E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.4117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6421E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.112E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
80.302
Magnitude:
41
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent to print in the Record, several letters from the Delaware DNREC which discuss the State's concerns.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0088447705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0067780726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0051226383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007161734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003470611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001822092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.66555E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.64733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.56088E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.1479E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.668E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
95.212
Magnitude:
65
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Byron Dorgan
Mr. President, I would like to commend the chairman and ranking minority member of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee for including $43.617 million for Solar and Renewable Energy activities, and to discuss briefly a renewable energy project in my home state of North Dakota.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Byron Dorgan
One of the most abundant sources of energy in the Upper Great Plains region is wind. My State of North Dakota ranks first in wind power production potential, and the Department of Energy has said that North Dakota alone could capture enough wind energy to supply 36 percent of the power needs of the lower 48 States. Not only does wind offer a clean and inexpensive form of energy, it also could provide our rural residents with an important source of income. DOE estimates that a 1,000-acre farm could earn as much as $80,000 per year in wind royalties.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Byron Dorgan
One wind energy initiative of particular interest to me is being conducted on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation by the Center for New Growth and Economic Development at the Turtle Mountain Community College. I had hoped that the Committee would have designated $1 million for this project, but the Subcommittee's current allocation was not at a level to accommodate funding for new start-up projects in the renewable energy accounts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Byron Dorgan
I recognize that it is difficult to speculate about what the final budget allocation for this bill might allow, but I would ask the chairman and the ranking minority member to consider designating $1 million for this project in conference should additional funds for the programs under the Subcommittee's jurisdiction become available.
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
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Harry Reid
I recognize the importance of wind energy development not only for North Dakota but also for the other states that might benefit from North Dakota's ability to harness this great resource. This project discussed by the Senator from North Dakota is particularly unique since it is being conducted by Native Americans in an effort to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and to become more financially self-sufficient. Although we do not know, as the Senator points out, what our final allocation may be, the Senator can be assured that I will do my best to see that this initiative is funded, should the Subcommittee's allocation allow additional projects.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Pete Domenici
It is my understanding that the funds being requested by the Senator would be used for a wind turbine and for educational purposes such as teaching others on the reservation and in the region how to establish and maintain "wind farms".
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Byron Dorgan
Yes, the Senator's understanding is correct. The Center for New Growth and Economic Development will work with Turtle Mountain Community College to develop a curriculum on "windsmithing" so that others can learn the trade of wind energy. The Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation is located in the middle of a natural wind tunnel so this is a natural place to develop expertise relating to wind energy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Pete Domenici
I thank the Senator from North Dakota for this explanation, and agree that this Center has potential to provide an innovative approach to an old technology -- the windmill.
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
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Chris Dodd
Mr. President, I would like to engage in a colloquy with Senator Reid, the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Chris Dodd
I want to raise an issue and briefly discuss an amendment that I filed regarding the University of Connecticut. The amendment requests that the Department of Energy release $7.9 million that was originally appropriate in 1993 for the construction of an Advanced Technologies Institute at the University of Connecticut. Because of initial problems with the siting of the facility, the University was granted no-cost extensions for the award. The problems have since been resolved and the University is ready to break ground. I believe that the University of Connecticut, like other institutions, may, without Congressional action, lose out on the receipt of money that was already set aside for them. It is my understanding that the Senate, in its wisdom, has resolved similar situations in recent months. I would ask the chairman and ranking member to continue to work with me to try and rectify the situation with the University of Connecticut.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
52
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I appreciate what the Senator from Connecticut has said. I would like to work with him on this issue as we move to Conference on this bill. Several of our colleagues have had similar problems with other projects and I will continue to work with the Senator from Connecticut as we move to Conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, as co-chairs of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, the distinguished Senator from Michigan and myself want to take this opportunity to reiterate our support for a program of great interest to our colleagues from the Great Lakes states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.96
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Mike DeWine
Section 516(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to construct sediment transport models for major tributaries of the Great Lakes. This is a project aimed at the prevention end of a complex of sediment-related problems in the Great Lakes region -- problems which are costing this country millions of dollars each year to remediate. The potential benefits of these models are such that they will pay for themselves in terms of reduced dredging and disposal costs. The benefits of the program are well-recognized nationally; the program is being used as a template for a similar authorization for the Upper Mississippi river system. In addition to their uses to the Corps of Engineers in planning for dredging needs of the region and development of cost- effective alternatives to dredging, the tributary transport models are made available to local, state and federal partners involved in nonpoint source pollution control to help target their efforts to prevent erosion which results in sedimentation of harbors and channels. A total of approximately sixty Great Lakes tributaries qualify under the authorization guidelines, 25 of which are considered high priority based on their current dredging needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.1431
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.4947
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
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
76
Sprache Difficult Word Count
72
Carl Levin
Mr. President, in each of fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1999 the Congress was able to provide $500,000 for this project -- funds which were spent to begin construction of models for six priority tributaries. Models of the Nemadji River, and Saginaw River have been completed, but lack of funding in fiscal 2000 has delayed completion of models of the Maumee River, Menominee River, Buffalo River, and Grand Calumet River. Plans to begin development of additional models for priority tributaries in Mill & Cascade Creeks, PA and Grand River, MI have also been delayed. With the first models just finishing completion, we are already seeing the benefits of the program. In the case of the Nemadji River model, the county government is starting to use the model to explore potential effects of changes to forestry practices in the Nemadji River watershed to reduce bank erosion and soil loss to Lake Superior. Preliminary analysis carried out on the Maumee model indicate that soil conservation can reduce future dredging and disposal costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.82
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
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
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Carl Levin
We note that the House Committee has provided $500,000 in fiscal 2001 funding for the modeling program and ask the distinguished ranking member to make funding for this program a high priority in conference with the House.
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
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I want to thank our colleagues from the Great Lakes states for highlighting the importance of this program and its potential for long-term cost. And to the extent that resources are available, I will do my best to address the funding needs of this program in Conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Mike DeWine
I thank the chairman for his consideration and congratulate the chairman and ranking member of the Appropriations Committee for presenting the Senate with an Energy and Water Development appropriations bill which addresses so many of this nation's water resources infrastructure needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, I would like to ask my distinguished colleague from New Mexico and Chairman of the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee, Mr. Domenici, if he is aware of a serious problem facing Ohio and the entire Great Lakes region. For the last 2 years, water levels in the Great Lakes have been declining rapidly. This year, the water level fell below low water datum for the first time in nearly 35 years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I am aware of the extreme low water level problem and understand the difficulties that the Great Lakes region is facing as a result.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, dredging in Great Lakes harbors and navigation channels is authorized by reference to low water datum. During periods of extremely low water, like those today, lake levels drop below low water datum. These low water levels not only threaten to cripple Great Lakes industries that depend on waterborne transportation, but they also create a serious threat to the safety of the thousands of recreational and commercial boaters on the Lakes. Would my colleague from New Mexico agree that the Corps should ensure minimal operation depths consistent with the original authorized depths and current use of the channels and harbors when Great Lakes water levels are below the International Great Lakes Datum of 1985?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.51635
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I believe that the corps should work toward this goal recognizing the constrained nature of the operation and maintenance budget recommended for fiscal year 2001 and existing traffic using the system.
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
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Carl Levin
Mr. President, as the Senate considers the Fiscal Year 2001 Energy and Water Development Appropriations, we would like to bring to the attention of the distinguished chairman and ranking member the critical problem which the Great Lakes region faces in dealing with a legacy of sediment contamination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Carl Levin
In 1987, the International Joint Commission designated 43 Areas of Concern on the Great Lakes where human use of the aquatic resources is severely impaired. Of the 31 U.S. sites, none have been cleaned up to the point of de-listing in the 13 years which have passed since listing. In most cases, the remaining recalcitrant problem is sediments which are contaminated with persistent toxic substances.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.153
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Mike DeWine
Mr. President, the Army Corps of Engineers plays a key role in addressing the contaminated sediments problem in the Great Lakes region. Section 401 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 authorized the Corps of Engineers to provide technical assistance to the Remedial Action Planning Committees for each of the Areas of Concern. This technical assistance is critical to developing a cost- effective and scientifically sound approach to cleanup. One of the largest obstacles to cleanup of contaminated sediments in the Great Lakes region is the lack of availability of alternative technologies for remediation of contaminated sediments. The Water Resources Development Act of 1996 amended Section 401 allowing technical assistance funds to be used for the development and demonstration of promising new remediation technologies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.37931
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76913
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Mike DeWine
Since 1990, Congress has provided a total of just $3.25 million for the Section 401 program. Funding has never exceeded $500,000 in any fiscal year, a level far too low to support even a single technology demonstration while maintaining key technical assistance capabilities.
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
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Mike DeWine
We note that the House Committee has provided $600,000 in fiscal 2001 funding for the Section 401 Program. While we welcome the prospect of this increase, even at this level funding remains woefully short of the amount needed for this key component of our regional battle to address the problem of sediment contamination in the Great Lakes. We ask the distinguished chairman and ranking member to make funding for this program a high priority in conference with the House and within any additional funding which may become available.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Pete Domenici
Mr. President, I want to thank our colleagues from the Great Lakes States for highlighting the importance of this program. To the extent that resources are available, I will do my best to address the funding needs of this program in conference.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13