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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
Topics
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Moderation
15 Speakers
Topics
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Speakers
Olympia J. Snowe Olympia J. Snowe said 138 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
18%
Olympia J. Snowe said 2847 words of a total of 16312 words.
18%
Jeff Bingaman Jeff Bingaman said 115 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
15%
Jeff Bingaman said 2307 words of a total of 16312 words.
15%
Harry Reid Harry Reid said 96 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
12%
Harry Reid said 1546 words of a total of 16312 words.
10%
Max Cleland Max Cleland said 53 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
7%
Max Cleland said 1408 words of a total of 16312 words.
9%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 60 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
8%
Joe Biden said 1145 words of a total of 16312 words.
8%
Susan Collins Susan Collins said 49 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
7%
Susan Collins said 1119 words of a total of 16312 words.
7%
Kent Conrad Kent Conrad said 38 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
5%
Kent Conrad said 991 words of a total of 16312 words.
7%
Peter Fitzgerald Peter Fitzgerald said 38 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
5%
Peter Fitzgerald said 947 words of a total of 16312 words.
6%
John Kerry John Kerry said 55 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
7%
John Kerry said 891 words of a total of 16312 words.
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George Voinovich George Voinovich said 37 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
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George Voinovich said 811 words of a total of 16312 words.
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Ron Wyden Ron Wyden said 42 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
6%
Ron Wyden said 786 words of a total of 16312 words.
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Tom Harkin Tom Harkin said 34 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
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Tom Harkin said 530 words of a total of 16312 words.
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Daniel K. Akaka Daniel K. Akaka said 25 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
4%
Daniel K. Akaka said 492 words of a total of 16312 words.
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Pat Roberts Pat Roberts said 20 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
3%
Pat Roberts said 353 words of a total of 16312 words.
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Craig Thomas Craig Thomas said 6 sentences of a total of 806 sentences.
1%
Craig Thomas said 139 words of a total of 16312 words.
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Full Transcript
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, just under 3 years ago, on March 31, 1998, Senators Harkin, John Chafee and Graham teamed up to introduce the first comprehensive bipartisan legislation to reduce teen smoking. Today, I am pleased to announce that Senators Harkin, Lincoln Chafee and Graham are teaming up again with the same goal. We are re- introducing the first bipartisan Senate bill to restore the Food and Drug Administration's authority to protect our kids from tobacco.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.84
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
2.395639196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.810824126
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.2013494968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.9901868179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.7453109138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.089141255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.072563783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0157971139
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002233494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000209815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001293858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Tom Harkin
We hope the introduction of this bill is the beginning of a bipartisan push to get this type of common sense legislation passed. The need is clear. As Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor recognized, tobacco use among children and adolescents is probably the single most significant threat to public health in the United States. Study after study has shown how the tobacco industry continues to successfully target our children. In a survey done by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, seventy-three percent of teens reported seeing tobacco advertising in the previous two weeks, compared to only 33 percent of adults. And 77 percent of teens say it is easy for kids to buy cigarettes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1822522143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1367840101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1249675406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0273233833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0121487312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0097078278
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0077375902
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0046597324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0035670299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026685093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0013382338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Tom Harkin
This is why every day another 3000 kids in this country become regular smokers. And that is why cigarette smoking among high school seniors is at a 19-year high.
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
Harassment
0.047132984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0346211513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0340163155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0285852147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.009039927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0037183305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0034120803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0024640263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006116014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001212084
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.03756E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tom Harkin
There is no question. Nicotine is an addictive product and cigarettes kill. Even the tobacco companies are starting to admit it. In fact, Big Tobacco has known this for so long, they deliberately manipulate the nicotine in cigarettes to get more people addicted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.61904
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.0962637656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0209521575
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0206586876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0186868929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0099112083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0062490872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0048755668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0023907452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016111686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002174042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.87201E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Harkin
The FDA regulations, struck down by the Supreme Court last year, were about stopping kids from smoking. These regulations were an investment in the future of our kids. They also provided consumers with critical protections against false advertising and health claims by tobacco manufacturers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Sexual > Minors
0.0479552022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0138165778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.013654487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0111816626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0107717482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0053636446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0020572625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008118907
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006519836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001434493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.19657E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Tom Harkin
Tobacco companies are making harm reduction claims about new products with no real independent examination or oversight. This deceptive, self-interested behavior is not part of a new pattern. The history of tobacco companies is rife with examples of deceptive practices designed to addict both adults and children with their harmful products. Our bill will ensure that this type of behavior is stopped.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.612
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0145139595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031498606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019152118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016271251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015654919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001135245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.36274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.20897E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.88511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.12471E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.893E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Harkin
Our legislation re-affirms the FDA's authority over tobacco products. It classifies nicotine as a drug and tobacco products as drug delivery devices. It allows FDA to implement a "public health" standard in its review and regulation of tobacco products. Companies will be prevented from making claims of reduced risk unless they can show scientific evidence their product is actually safer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0973449147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0841027184
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0235915752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0204326439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.013299525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017820854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000990467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002914894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000110208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.25274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9934E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Tom Harkin
By codifying FDA's regulation of 1996, our legislation also allows for continuation of the critically important youth ID checks. It provides needed youth access restrictions such as requiring tobacco products to be kept behind store counters and ban vending machines. It also includes sensible advertising limits to reduce teen access to tobacco.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.422
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0359566766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053961761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053601267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007708259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005329468
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002568709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.45872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.9616E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.5659E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7028E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.31E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Tom Harkin
I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this legislation. I hope we can work with Senators on both sides of the aisle to move this important issue forward.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1737916726
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1725413254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0377733668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0093726951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015760857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000228055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.66324E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.04938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9441E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2971E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of this bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Harassment
5.0970394164
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1899437862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0593874254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0072612755
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020465841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008016128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003440484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.97179E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.49821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.12488E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2947E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.8
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Harry Reid
Mr. President, the bill I have introduced expands the existing production tax credit for renewable energy technology to cover all renewable energy technologies.
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
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0325001136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0185641766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0063594009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003537571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0031760304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000715415
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.25785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.21468E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.75278E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.55244E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.6369E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Harry Reid
We have a crisis in America today. It is called electricity. It is called power. What took place and is taking place in California is only a preview of things that are going to happen all over America unless we do something about it. It is time to recognize the present system isn't working.
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
-0.625
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0546929834
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0281699758
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0104881379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021767697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014072779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011772928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000247918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002002021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001755481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001030394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.70824E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
6.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
4.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Harry Reid
We can criticize California and what they did. It is obvious to everyone that their deregulation program simply was not workable. It wasn't workable because they were energy inefficient. They did not produce enough energy inside the State of California for the deregulation bill they passed to work. The only time a deregulation bill such as they had would work is if you have a State that produces more electricity than it uses. There are some examples of that. California, however, decided they were going to deregulate, even though they didn't have enough electricity produced within the State. They figured they could buy cheap power elsewhere and have it brought into California. It was a recipe for disaster. The disaster hit. They are now trying to work their way out of the problem.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
-0.914
Very Negative
Moderation
Sexual
0.0256220083
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025222462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018283443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001656627
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002992323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001417008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.32536E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
6.14733E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.66748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.18197E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6109E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Harry Reid
There is no question that the current energy crisis in California has demonstrated that America must diversify its energy mix. Already in Nevada electricity rates have risen six times; the natural gas price has increased more than 75 percent. This is a real problem. All we have to do is look around. I have a letter from a man named Ronald Feldstein from Carson City, NV. Among other things, he said: I was horrified to read that Southwest Gas was increasing our gas bills 35 percent effective February 1. Nevada is a poor State, mostly composed of senior retired citizens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.691
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0153214292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0049040071
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038410144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004466951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004150523
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.00635E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.92132E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.26041E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.2172E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.8825E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.6212E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Harry Reid
I add editorially, that isn't true, but we do have lots and lots of senior citizens. To the author of this letter, it seems the State of Nevada is composed mostly of senior citizens.
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
-0.068
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0800183159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0148733219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021007723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020912021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017574395
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001260255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001061582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.30367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.1889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.86922E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.19504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Harry Reid
Last month, he says, his Southwest Gas bill was over $100; a 35- percent increase will mean an additional $35 on his electricity bill. The only way a senior can afford such a huge increase is to give up something. In other words, lower his standard of living. That usually means giving up a certain prescription drug or lowering his food bill.
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
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0236479638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0216933389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0202827941
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020311323
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010574817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003174224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.63711E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.45209E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.39509E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.64138E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.2103E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Harry Reid
He went on to say other things, but I think that conveys the problem we have in Nevada, and people all over America are about to have; that is, a huge increase in the price of fuel energy.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0308272807
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0085441119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022374714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012138229
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008482734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003698393
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003247466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002325388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001542391
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001443362
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.16443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
6.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Harry Reid
Ensuring that the lights and heat stay on is critical to sustaining America's economic growth and our quality of life. The citizens of Nevada and of this Nation demand a national energy strategy to ensure their economic well-being and security, and to provide for the quality of life they deserve.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.818
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.014509946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0072232018
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005509011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053168034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026369433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003806909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001537066
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.11352E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.53084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.03748E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.2507E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Harry Reid
It is a sad state of affairs that people like Mr. Feldstein, which can be multiplied in the State of Nevada thousands and thousands of times, have to make significant sacrifices to pay their energy bills. People are saying: I'm going to have to cut back on my prescriptions. I will have to cut back on the food I buy because I have a fixed income, and these power bills must be paid because I can't go without heat. Carson City, NV, is a cold place in the winter.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0223457915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0146643943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0081748345
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0069839662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0047923804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0037572434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009634598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004655865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001482456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000142823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.3926E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.7
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Harry Reid
Nevadans understand that a national energy strategy must encompass something other than what we are doing. What we are doing now does not work. We are depending mostly on importing oil, and people who import the oil are manipulating the price and that price is going sky high. We have to do something different. Of course, we have to do something about conservation. We must be more efficient. We must also expand our generating capacity. How are we going to do that? There are some who say that one of the ways is to do something with clean coal technology. That is something I am willing to take a look at, hopefully, so we can reduce the global warming problem when it is necessary to use coal. But it is difficult to significantly reduce harmful emissions with coal.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.697
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0146358143
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0116991614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061139137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029442932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001100494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006203872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001733584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001567343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.40308E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4937E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.24775E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Harry Reid
I have supported clean coal technology. We have a plant near Reno, NV, that started out with clean coal technology. It is important we do that. We are not going to develop any more nuclear powerplants in America in the foreseeable future. There are too many problems. It is too expensive. We have no way of disposing of the waste.
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
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0360817852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0125449544
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.005135619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029764995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027576501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017033486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003225459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002587263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001732257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001224912
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.87253E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
10.1
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Harry Reid
What else can we do? We have powerplants now, but the primary way they can be constructed is if they are fueled by natural gas. The cost of natural gas has gone way up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.758
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0830549398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0581946573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0159190036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001206491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011707943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006963133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005980568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003524599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002750355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002688602
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.1234E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
83.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Harry Reid
What else can we do? I think one of the things we can do is develop renewable energy resources. This is a responsible way to expand our power capacity without compromising air or water quality.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0300131796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0173969107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0070303598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001518406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012992587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006303101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001613285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.16979E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.31372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.14317E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.0931E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Harry Reid
Fossil fuel plants pump out over 11 million tons of pollutants into our air each year. This is not 11 million pounds, but tons, into our air each year. Powerplants in the United States are responsible for 35 percent of our national carbon dioxide emissions which contribute to global climate change, global warming. Powerplants in the United States are responsible for 66 percent of sulphur dioxide, which causes acid rain, 25 percent of nitrogen oxides, which lead to smog, and 21 percent of mercury, which poisons fish and other animals. That is what powerplants in the United States do. There is no disputing that. That is a fact.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0192617008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0191532628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0160806885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030775656
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018183478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013768501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009102844
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005910453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003910761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001749462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Harry Reid
The legislation I have introduced will renew the wind power production tax credit, expand the credit to additional renewable technologies, including solar, open-loop biomass, poultry and animal waste, geothermal, and incremental hydropower facilities. There is so much that can be done.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0959422381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0840073626
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0236765685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0202451556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0130893051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017905006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009652356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002915909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001073421
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.26015E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9945E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Harry Reid
We are constructing, as we speak, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas at the Nevada Test Site, wind-generating capacity that in 3 years will produce from windmills enough electricity, 265 megawatts, to power a quarter of a million homes.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0733763794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0035769357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032396954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00189526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018578607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006317496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003568279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001049268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.96654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.89034E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2127E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Harry Reid
These renewable energy sources can enhance America's energy supply on a scale of 1 to 3 years, considerably shorter than the time required for a fossil fuel powerplant.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1504296088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0236086737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0147392406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0102420003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0099240518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.00537288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0027232736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021205444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006073879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000149915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001176993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Harry Reid
The proposed production tax credit for all these renewable energy sources would be made permanent. One of the problems we have with many of our tax credits is we do them for a short period of time. People don't know whether they are going to be in existence, and therefore they are unwilling to commit long term. This proposed production tax credit, if it is made permanent, will encourage use of renewable energy and signal America's long-term commitment to clean energy, to a healthy environment, and to our energy independence.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0515614811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0041274739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0031541895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0029940305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028201917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.9603E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.6357E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.36167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.27633E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.16723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.026E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Harry Reid
My bill also allows for coproduction credits to encourage blending of renewable energy with traditional fuels and provides a credit for renewable facilities on Native American and Native Alaskan lands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0277475367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0150167078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0085111053
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011914359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008709513
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002039247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001683033
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001499441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001069884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.83095E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.79617E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.5
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Harry Reid
Renewable energy is poised to make major contributions to our Nation's energy needs over the next decade.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0088327681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025770811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0025415746
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0003611477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003470392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.77888E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.75647E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.81589E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.63457E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.6276E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.0125E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Harry Reid
It is so important we recognize that within 3 years one wind- generating farm in Nevada will produce 8 percent of all the electricity needs of the state. We can multiply that by 6 years to 20 percent. It is remarkable what can be done.
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
0.557
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.3609759966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0495214597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0073462259
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056949008
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027179625
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026816091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.002343915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001110953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.68935E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.52665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.57781E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Harry Reid
Nevada has already developed 200 megawatts of geothermal power with a longer term potential of more than 2,500 megawatts, enough capacity to meet the State's energy needs. Growing renewable energy industries in the United States will also help provide growing employment opportunities in the United States and help U.S. renewable technologies compete in world markets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.953
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0798015972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0261564885
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0096040763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0046714871
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022376826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019225168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008561593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001570443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.60537E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.08333E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.42115E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Harry Reid
In States such as Nevada, expanded renewable energy production will provide jobs in rural areas -- areas that have been largely left out of America's recent economic boom.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0115238006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054275493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0026550357
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023205217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021736125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004950336
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000107561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.86859E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.82725E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.72522E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.8633E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Harry Reid
The Department of Energy has estimated we could increase our generation of geothermal energy almost tenfold, supplying 10 percent of the energy needs of the West, and expand wind energy production to serve the electricity needs of 10 million homes.
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
0.875
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0240042704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0027066486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021545022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016115817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008025338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004557504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002146751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001208301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.67525E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.5654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.157E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Harry Reid
Renewable energy, as an alternative to traditional energy sources, is a commonsense way to ensure the American people that they can have a reliable source of power at an affordable price.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0270516291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0109962093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0069965579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0060893301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0015171698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002855679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002578138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001763825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.29828E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.55631E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.86378E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Harry Reid
The United States needs to move away from its dependence on fossil fuels that pollute the environment and undermine our national security interests and balance of trade.
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
0.178
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.048125186
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0337118894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.011458341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0068615882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0022585664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006294535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0005703413
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004489013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003650533
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000234479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001660426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Harry Reid
If there were ever a national security interest that we have, it would be doing something about the importation of fossil fuel. We have to do something to stop our dependence on these countries that manipulate the price of oil and other fuels. We have to do that; it is essential for our national security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0138987816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0056079145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0052948646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0023686325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017600611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003773528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002683499
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001909049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000102428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.32084E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.95668E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Harry Reid
We need to send the signal to utility companies all over America that we are committed in the long term to the growth of renewable energy. We must accept this commitment for the energy security of the United States, for the protection of our environment, and for the health of the American people and literally the world.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Moderation
Sexual
0.0411556248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0403468497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0273286976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0270013057
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110191235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009666091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.1213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.53827E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.47601E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.12134E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.14572E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce, along with Senator Hutchison, Senator Lott, Senator Daschle, and 47 other cosponsors, the High Speed Rail Investment Act of 2001. With this legislation we continue the work begun by our former colleagues, Senator Bill Roth, Senator Pat Moynihan, and especially Senator Frank Lautenberg, who worked so hard in the last Congress to support high speed intercity passenger rail.
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
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1461760607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.036510799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0177749884
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0080126658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045217479
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018786686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008802677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003449453
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002876367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.0606E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9119E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
Since the very first steam locomotive in this country rolled in Newcastle, Delaware, railroading has been a capital-intensive industry. From the rolling stock to the right of way, railroads require major long-term investments. But unlike every other passenger rail system in the world, Amtrak has lacked a secure source of public support for its capital needs. Over the years, along with many of my colleagues here in the Senate, I have looked for ways to right that wrong.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.6113764364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.4765569232
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.184608472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.021144397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0126195082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0014852951
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013546643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003730337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001590295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.34148E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.2399E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Joe Biden
The bill that Senator Hutchison and I introduce today is designed to provide Amtrak with the capital funds to establish a truly national high speed passenger rail system. The idea is simple, and it is modeled on a program we already have in place to support another important public priority, public school construction. Under this legislation, Amtrak is authorized to issue, over the next ten years, up to $12 billion in bonds. Instead of an interest payment, the holders of those bonds will be paid by a rebate on their federal income taxes.
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
0.856
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0610881078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0348334841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.013038145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0050207316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029894598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019341205
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009528275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008249475
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003274272
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001837397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000143343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Joe Biden
The funds generated from the sale of the bonds will be available for investments in high speed rail corridors throughout the country, from the established and profitable Northeast Corridor to planned corridors from Florida to the Pacific Northwest. One thing I learned from my days on the County Council in Delaware was that each route on a bus system supports and sustains the others. Cut one route, and ridership will fall off on the others as the whole system becomes less useful. Conversely, the more complete the system the more people will find that it meets their needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.713
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4298193846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0973223418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0404234248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.013160918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0044987162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035135858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017563387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009690957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002116121
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001585504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001572584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Another thing I learned on the county council, Mr. President, is that if state and local governments are required to put up some of their own funds to match assistance from the federal government, they will think long and hard about the best use of their funds. That is why this legislation requires a twenty percent match by the state before a high speed rail project can qualify for the support this bill provides. This provision not only provides an additional safeguard that high speed rail investments meet the many real needs the states have, but it also assures that the funds will be there to pay off the bonds as they come due.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.5680124741
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1406263909
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0023675982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010596146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009826879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009796338
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005796699
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002259641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001823486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.92366E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.61167E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Joe Biden
Before a project is eligible for the funds raised under this bill, it must be reviewed by the Secretary of Transportation for its financial soundness, its role in a national passenger rail system, and its contribution to balance among the many regional corridors in the national system.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0761735486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0165464924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020154243
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011887994
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000903447
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006544399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003285815
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001799457
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.85579E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.51217E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.6491E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Joe Biden
I know that I don't have to tell my colleagues about the growing chorus of public complaints about air travel in this country. All over the country, overworked and over booked airports and flyways keep passengers sitting in terminals or out on the runways, waiting for some movement in a clogged system. The vast majority of our most crowded airports are located near rail lines that could take some of those passengers where they need to go faster, safer, and more comfortably.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.595
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0271496858
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0149618107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0130825181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0043696935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020801013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001774058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000920449
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006160503
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002281931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001127208
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.65016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Joe Biden
But only if we make the same investment in passenger rail that every other advanced economy does, Mr. President. Today, those tracks carry no passengers while our airports are bursting at the seams.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
-0.052
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0087133471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044038923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024344727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006017256
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003786791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000111669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.90137E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.93527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.84843E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.51802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0162E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Joe Biden
The same is true for the major highway corridors between our nation's cities. Those arteries are clogged with every kind of traffic, from freight haulers to vacationers to business travelers. Many of them run parallel to major rail corridors, that could share some of that load. But only, Mr. President, if we make the same investment in passenger rail that every other advanced economy does.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.080664258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0430081651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0076937016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019751826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0014980953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011880265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007803778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004079537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003140237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002384804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001174857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Just look at the lack of balance in our transportation spending, Mr. President. We spend $80 billion a year on our highways. We spend a billion just cleaning up road kills, and more than a billion a year salting icy roads. But we spend less than $600 million a year on rail infrastructure.
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
-0.7
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0324426568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0074656688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0047615762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034317971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006622211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001592532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.39249E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.56155E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.4306E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.538E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1393E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.1
Gunning-Fog Score
8.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Joe Biden
We spend $19 billion a year on aviation, but, again, less than $600 million on rail.
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
0.1731902245
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0476271147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0437937677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0354473508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014481972
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007942241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005151738
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003924888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003864433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
5.84009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.75956E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
5.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Joe Biden
These numbers are even more disturbing when you realize what you get for each dollar spent. Look at the enormous cost of individual projects. Construction of a freeway in Los Angeles costs $125 million per mile. Per mile, Mr. President. But that is cheap compared to the "Big Dig" Central Artery in Boston -- the price tag on that is $1.5 billion per mile. Airport construction is just as expensive: the Denver International Airport cost $4.2 billion. To expand the Los Angeles International Airport will involve $3 billion to $4 billion in ground transportation costs alone.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.47
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.117297715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1064068754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0300450454
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.006162122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0023183939
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000427237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003704988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002416953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.73014E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.53727E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.8183E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
High speed passenger rail investments can get a lot more done for a lot less money -- five to ten times as much as an investment in new highways. For example, expanding I-95, our major east-coast highway corridor, by just one lane can cost as much as $50 million a mile. That works out to about 45 passengers per hour for every million dollars. But a mile of new, high-speed rail track, which can cost $8 million a mile, will move 450 passengers per hour for every million dollars invested. That's a good deal all around. -- fewer cars, less pollution, more people getting where they want to go.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-2.3979
VADER
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1364131225
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0160410404
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.005807211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003344307
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010843226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004769686
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002289087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002121816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.69018E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.5777E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.1739E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joe Biden
Under the terms of the Amtrak Reform Act of 1997, we have put Amtrak on a path to self-sufficiency in its operating budget by the year 2003. I have said many times that I do not think that this is the wisest course. Given the long history of underfunding Amtrak's needs, I am far from convinced that we have put Amtrak in a position to reach full operating self sufficiency by that artificial deadline. But whatever we make of that deadline on operating support, Mr. President, it is clear that the very least we can do is provide Amtrak with the capital funds to become the passenger rail service this nation needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1728611067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0125277176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041600546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0033189688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012011837
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004968607
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003134618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.51632E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.87571E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.0395E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.7419E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
With the commitment of the leadership in both parties, with the support of over half of the Senate on the day of its introduction, this legislation is off to a great start. We will need all of these resources and more to see this through to final passage, and to get a real, world-class passenger rail system for the United States under way.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.931
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0452621636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0065869295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013289105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001993381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001924385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001871743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.22187E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9608E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.50044E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.23261E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.2006E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
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
Moderation
Violence
0.214553182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0082243525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0065340464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0060785504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035459001
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000689275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003005
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001618268
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001165029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.72092E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.19238E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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
John Kerry
Mr. President, I am proud to join our esteemed majority and minority leaders in sponsoring the High Speed Rail Investment Act of 2001. I am proud that our two leaders have been willing and able to work in a bipartisan manner to fulfill a promise that they made last month to re-introduce this critical legislation. I thank them, and I thank Senator Biden and Senator Hutchison for their strong leadership as well. Their commitment to this bill cannot be overstated.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
John Kerry
This legislation would allow Amtrak to sell $12 billion in bonds over the next ten years and permit the federal government to provide tax credits to bondholders in lieu of interest payments. Amtrak would use this money to upgrade existing rail lines to high-speed rail capability. This bill has supporters from both parties and all regions of the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
John Kerry
Mr. President, high speed rail is not a partisan issue. It is not a regional issue. It is not an urban issue. The High-Speed Rail Investment Act has the support of the National Governors Association, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Conference of State Legislatures. Thirty newspapers, from the New York Times and Providence Journal, to the Houston Chronicle and Seattle Post Intelligencer, have called for the enactment of this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
John Kerry
It is in our national interest to construct a national infrastructure that is truly intermodal. Rail transportation helps alleviate the stress placed on our environment by air and highway transportation. It is a sad fact that America's rail transportation, and its lack of a national high-speed rail system, lags well behind rail transportation in most other nations -- we spend less, per capita, on rail transportation than Estonia and Greece.
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
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
John Kerry
Mr. President, I know I made many of these same points on the floor of the Senate in December when we discussed a similar version of the High Speed Rail Investment Act. However, I believe that this legislation is critical to our nation's transportation infrastructure needs, and these facts bear repeating:
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)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
John Kerry
The federal government has invested $380 billion in our highways and $160 billion in airports since Amtrak was created. By contrast, the federal government has spent only about $30 billion on Amtrak. We have spent just four percent of our transportation budget on rail transportation in the last 30 years. The Congress has mandated that Amtrak soon achieve operational self-sufficiency. That does not, nor should it, preclude further capital improvement grants. This is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. Amtrak has reduced its operating losses over the last two years, and remains capable of meeting its goal. However, it will continue to need the federal government to support its track upgrades, rolling stock improvements and other large- scale upgrades so that it may maintain its trademark quality service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
John Kerry
There is a compelling need to invest in high-speed rail. Our highways and skyways are overburdened. Intercity passenger miles traveled have increased 80 percent since 1988, but only 5.5 percent of that has come from increased rail travel. Meanwhile, our congested skies have become even more crowded. The result, predictably, is that air travel delays are up 58 percent since 1995. Things have gotten so bad in Chicago that O'Hare airport maintains 1,500 cots for snow-bound travelers. This summer, the airport had to order additional cots to accommodate passengers left stranded by myriad delays and cancellations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
0.565
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.6
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John Kerry
Amtrak ridership is on the rise. More than 22.5 million passengers rode Amtrak in Fiscal Year 2000, a million more than the previous year. Nearly six million riders took Amtrak in the first quarter of this fiscal year, the best first quarter in the company's 30-year history. Ridership for the quarter was up 8.5 percent, while ticket revenue climbed almost 14 percent over the first quarter of FY00. We should welcome that increased use and support it by giving Amtrak the resources it needs to provide high-quality, dependable service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
John Kerry
The High-Speed Rail Investment Act is critical to the future of Amtrak. For about the cost of the new Denver International Airport, we can improve intercity transportation in 29 states. For less than double the cost of constructing the new Woodrow Wilson bridge improving transportation in two states, we can create eight high-speed rail corridors in 29 states.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
John Kerry
High-speed rail is a viable transportation alternative. There is a large and growing demand for rail service in the Northeast Corridor. Amtrak captures almost 70 percent of the business rail and air travel market between Washington and New York and 30 percent of the market share between New York and Boston. True high-speed rail will undoubtedly increase that market share. These new trains, like the Acela Express that debuted in the Northeast this year, currently run at an average of only 82 miles per hour, but with track improvements, will run at 130 miles per hour.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.82
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Kerry
As a nation, we have recognized the importance of having the very best communication system, and ours is the envy of the world. That investment is one of reasons our economy is the strongest in the world. And we should do the same for our transportation system. It should be equally modern and must be fully intermodal. Rail transportation is a part of that network and I hope that we can pass this critical, cost- efficient legislation 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)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
George Voinovich
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Clean Water Infrastructure Financing Act of 2001, legislation which will reauthorize the highly successful, but undercapitalized, Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund, SRF Program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA.
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
0.787
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
George Voinovich
As many of my colleagues know, the Clean Water SRF Program is an effective and immensely popular source of funding for wastewater collection and treatment projects. Congress created the Clean Water SRF Program in 1987 to replace the direct grants program that was enacted as part of the landmark 1972 Federal Water Pollution Control Act, or, as it is known, the Clean Water Act. State and local governments have used the Federal Clean Water SRF to help meet critical environmental infrastructure financing needs. The program operates much like a community bank, where each state determines which projects get built.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57895
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.23676
VADER
0.967
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
George Voinovich
The performance of the Clean Water SRF Program has been spectacular. Total federal capitalization grants have been nearly doubled by non- federal funding sources, including state contributions, leveraged bonds, and principal and interest payments. Communities of all sizes are participating in the program, and approximately 7,000 projects nationwide have been approved to date.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
George Voinovich
As in many states, Ohio has needs for public wastewater system improvements which greatly exceed typical Clean Water SRF funding levels. For instance, in fiscal year 2001, a level of $1.35 billion was appropriated for the Clean Water SRF. However, in Ohio alone, about $4 billion of improvements have been identified as necessary to address combined serve overflow, CSO, problems, according to the latest state figures. The City of Akron, for example, has proposed a Long Term Control Plan that will cost more than $248 million to implement -- nearly 20 percent of the total SRF level appropriated in fiscal year 2001. Because of Akron's CSO problem, city sewer rates will more than double without outside funding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12516
VADER
0.439
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
George Voinovich
Further, estimates indicate that among Ohio towns with a population of less than 10,000, there exists $1.2 billion in CSO needs. In recent years, Ohio cities and villages have been spending more on maintaining and operating their systems in order to stave-off the inevitable upgrades. Nevertheless, their systems are aging and will need to be replaced.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
George Voinovich
While the Clean Water SRF Program's track record is excellent, the condition of our nation's overall environmental infrastructure remains alarming. A 20-year needs survey conducted by the EPA in 1996 documented $139 billion worth of wastewater capital needs nationwide. In 1999, the national assessment was revised upward to nearly $200 billion, in order to more accurately account for expected sanitary sewer needs. This amount may be too small; private studies demonstrate that total needs are closer to $300 billion when anticipated replacement costs are considered.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
George Voinovich
Authoziation for the Clean Water SRF expired at the end of fiscal year 1994, and the continued failure of Congress to reauthorize the program sends an implicit message that wastewater collection and treatment is not a national priority. The longer we have an absence of authorization of this program, the longer it creates uncertainty about the program's future in the eyes of borrowers, which may delay or, in some cases, prevent project financing. In order to allow any kind of substantial increase in spending, reauthorization of the Clean Water SRF program is necessary in the 107th Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.085
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
George Voinovich
The bill that I am introducing today will authorize a total of $15 billion over the next five years for the Clean Water SRF. Not only would this authorization bridge the enormous infrastructure funding gap, the investment would also pay for itself in perpetuity by protecting our environment, enhancing public health, creating jobs and increasing numerous tax bases across the country. Additionally, the bill will provide technical and planning assistance for small systems, expand the types of projects eligible for loan assistance, and offer financially-distressed communities extended loan repayment periods and principal subsidies. The bill also will allow states to give priority consideration to financially-distressed communities when making loans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
George Voinovich
The health and well-being of the American public depends on the condition of our nation's wastewater collection and treatment systems. Unfortunately, the facilities that comprise these systems are often taken for granted absent a crisis. Let me assure my colleagues that the costs of poor environmental infrastructure cannot be ignored and the price will pay for continued neglect will far exceed the authorization level of this bill. Now is the time to address our infrastructure needs while the costs are manageable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05882
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.11123
VADER
-0.849
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
George Voinovich
In just over a decade, the Clean Water SRF Program has helped thousands of communities meet their wastewater treatment needs. My bill will help ensure that the Clean Water SRF Program remains a viable components in the overall development of our nations' infrastructure for years to come. I urge my colleagues to join me in cosponsoring this legislation, and I urge its speedy consideration by the Senate.
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
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Susan Collins
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Rural Education Improvement Act. I am pleased to be joined by my colleagues, Senators Conrad, Gregg, Hutchinson, Enzi, Hagel, Roberts, Dorgan, Thomas, Allard, Burns, and Johnson, as original cosponsors of this common sense, bipartisan proposal to help rural schools make better use of federal education funds. I also want to acknowledge the valuable assistance provided over the past two years by the American Association of School Administrators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.61092
VADER
0.945
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
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
36
Susan Collins
Last Congress, I introduced the Rural Education Initiative Act -- the foundation for today's legislation. I am pleased that the REIA was largely incorporated into the final appropriations bill, thus allowing small, rural school districts to combine funds from four formula grant programs, giving them the flexibility to target funds toward their students' most pressing needs. While the passage of this bill represented substantial progress, it was a one-year authorization only, and no appropriations were provided for the supplemental grant program authorized by the new law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Susan Collins
Mr. President, the bill we introduce today strengthens the legislation enacted last year. The Collins-Conrad bill would provide a 5-year authorization of the rural education provisions enacted last year and authorize $150 million annually for the supplemental grant program.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Susan Collins
Our legislation would benefit school districts with fewer than 600 students in rural communities. More than 35 percent of all school districts in the United States have 600 or fewer students. In Maine, the percentage is even higher: 56 percent of our 284 school districts have fewer than 600 students. Our legislation would help them overcome some of the most challenging obstacles they face in participating in federal education programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.757
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Susan Collins
By way of background, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act authorizes formula and competitive grants that help many of our local school districts to improve the education of their students. These federal grants support such laudable goals as the professional development of teachers, the incorporation of technology into the classroom, gifted and talented programs, and class size reduction. Schools receive categorical grants, each with its own authorized activities and regulations, each with its own red tape and paperwork. Unfortunately, as valuable as these programs may be for many large urban and suburban school districts, they often do not work well in rural areas for two major reasons.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.947
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Susan Collins
First, formula grants often do not reach small, rural schools in amounts sufficient to achieve the goals of the programs. These grants are based on school district enrollment, and, therefore, smaller districts often do not receive enough funding from any single grant to carry out a meaningful activity. One Main district, for example, received a whopping $28 to fund a district-wide Safe and Drug-free School program. This amount is certainly not sufficient to achieve the goal of that federal program, yet the school district could not use the funds for any other program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.897
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Susan Collins
To give school districts more flexibility to meet local needs, our legislation would allow rural districts to combine the funds from four categorical programs and use them to address the school district's highest priorities.
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
0.552
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Susan Collins
The second problem facing many rural school districts is that they are essentially shut out of the competitive programs because they lack the grant-writers and administrators necessary to apply for, win, and manage competitively awarded grants. The Rural Education Improvement Act would remedy this program by providing small, rural districts with a formula grant in lieu of eligibility for the competitive programs of the ESEA.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Susan Collins
A district would be able to combine this new supplemental grant with the funds from the formula grants and use the combined monies for any purposes that would improve student achievement or teaching quality. Districts might use these funds to hire a new reading or math teacher, fund professional development, offer a program for gifted and talented students, or purchase computers or library books.
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
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.6
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Susan Collins
Let me give you a specific example of what these two initiatives would mean for one school Maine School District in Northern Maine with 400 students from the towns of Frenchville and St. Agatha receives four separate formula grants ranging from $1,904 for Safe and Drug Free Schools to $9,542 under the Class Size Reduction Act. You can see the problem right there. The amounts of the grants are so small that they really are not useful in accomplishing the goals of the program. The total for all four programs is just under $16,000. Yet, each must be applied for separately, used for different -- federally mandated -- purposes, and accounted for independently.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.687
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Susan Collins
Superintendent Jerry White told me that he needs to submit eight separate reports, for four programs, to receive this $16,000. Under our bill, this school district would be freed from the multiple applications and reports and would have $16,000 to use for its educational priorities.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Susan Collins
Moreover, since this district does not have the resources to apply for the competitive grant programs, our legislation would result in a supplemental grant of $34,000 as long as the District foregoes its eligibility for the competitively awarded grants. Under the Rural Education Improvement Act, therefore, the District will have $50,000 and the flexibility to use these funds for its most pressing needs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Susan Collins
But with this flexibility and additional funding come responsibility and accountability. In return for the advantages our bill provides, participating districts would be held accountable for demonstrating improved student performance over a 3-year period. Schools will be held responsible for what is really important -- improved student achievement -- rather than for time-consuming paperwork. As Superintendent White told me, "Give me the resources I need plus the flexibility to use them, and I am happy to be held accountable for improved student performance. It will happen." Mr. President, we must improve our educational system without requiring every school to adopt a plan designed in Washington and without imposing overly burdensome and costly regulations in return for federal assistance. Our bill would allow small, rural districts to use their own strategies for improvement without the encumbrance of onerous federal regulations and unnecessary paperwork.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.43532
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.982
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Susan Collins
Congress took an important step last year by recognizing that small, rural districts face challenges in using federal programs to help provide a quality education for their students. Due to our efforts last year, the law now reflects Congress's intention to provide these districts more flexibility and additional funding. This legislation will move us from intention to implementation by providing sustained support, flexibility, and funding for our rural schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.89
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
26
Susan Collins
I am pleased that this legislation has been endorsed by the American Association of School Administrators, National Rural Education Association, the Association of Educational Service Agencies, and the National Education Association, and I ask unanimous consent that endorsement letters be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, I am very pleased to join my distinguished colleagues, Senator Susan Collins and Senator Judd Gregg, to introduce the Rural Education Initiative (REI). We introduced similar legislation, S. 1225, during the 106th Congress to respond to a number of challenges facing small, rural schools, and I am pleased that we were successful in incorporating some of the major the provisions of S. 1225 in the FY 2001 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This Congressional action will provide flexibility for school officials from small, rural schools to make better use of Federal education funds for critical educational needs at the local level.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Kent Conrad
Under Public law 106-1033, Congress authorized school districts with fewer than 600 students, and a Department of Education (DOE) Locale Code designation of 7 or 8 to combine funding from four Federal education programs (Titles, II, IV, VI and Class Size Reduction) and use that funding to supplement Federal education programs under Titles I, II, IV, and VI. Congress also authorized, although was not able to fund, supplemental grants of up to $60,000 to assist small, rural school districts develop programs to improve academic achievement and the quality of instruction. Funding the supplemental grants program in the Rural Education Initiative is a major priority during consideration of the Elementary and Secondary Reauthorization in the 107th Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Kent Conrad
Today, we are re-introducing legislation to extend the authority under the Rural Education Initiative in P.L. 106-1033 for a five-year period to permit small, rural school districts to continue to have flexibility in the use of funds from a limited number of Federal education programs. This bill will also authorize $150 million for supplemental grants of up to $60,000 to rural schools to improve student achievement, provide professional development opportunities for educators or undertake education reform activities. School districts with fewer than 600 students and with a DOE Locale Code of 7 or 8 will be eligible to participate in the REI program.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
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
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Kent Conrad
I am particularly pleased that the Rural Education Initiative has received bipartisan support and is cosponsored today by Senators Collins, Gregg, Hagel, Enzi, Hutchinson, Dorgan, Roberts, Burns, Johnson, and Thomas. The Rural Education Initiative is also being endorsed by the American Association of School Administrators, the National Education Association, the National Rural Education Association, and the Association of Educational Service Agencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.782
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, small rural schools face a growing number of unique challenges because of declining school age populations, aging facilities, and significant distances and remote locations for many rural school districts. While increased Federal education funding and targeting of these funds has been very helpful for rural school districts, these efforts alone are not responding sufficiently to the needs of many small, rural schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.74
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Kent Conrad
Many rural schools, for example, while recognizing the importance of new initiatives like Class Size Reduction, are already at the levels recommended under the Class Size Reduction Initiative. Under current law, rural schools have only limited flexibility to use Class Size funds to meet other local education priorities. In many instances, the Class Size funds and allocations from a number of other Federal formula programs are not sufficient to permit effective use of the funds by the rural district.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Kent Conrad
Additionally, although rural schools are able to apply for DOE competitive grant programs, rural schools are not able to compete as effectively as some urban and suburban schools because limited resources do not permit many smaller, rural districts to hire specialists to prepare grant applications to compete for these funds. In some cases, the only option for a smaller district is to form a consortium with other schools to qualify for sufficient funding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
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
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Kent Conrad
The difficulties accessing DOE competitive grant funds by rural schools are summed up well by Elroy Burkle, Superintendent of the Starkweather Public School District, a district with 131 students. Burkle remarked, "schools districts have lost their ability to access funds directly, and as a result of forming these consortiums in order to access these monies, it is my opinion, we have lost our individual ability to utilize these monies in an effective manner that would be conducive to promoting the educational needs of our individual schools." Mr. President, the Rural Education Initiative responds to many of the concerns of Elroy Burkle and thousands of other school officials from smaller, rural school districts. The REI authorizes flexibility for local schools officials to more effectively use certain DOE formula funds. The legislation also authorizes supplemental grant funding for rural school districts who are not in a position to apply for some DOE competitive grant programs and in need additional funds for programs to improve student achievement or provide professional development opportunities for educators.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47059
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47059
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.98739
VADER
0.977
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.6
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
80
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59
Kent Conrad
As we begin our debate in the 107th Congress on the education proposals recently presented by President Bush and reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, it's very important that we consider the Rural Education Initiative as part of this debate. No issue is more important for rural America than the future of our schools. We must make certain that Federal education dollars are available to assist small, rural schools to provide the best education opportunities for children in rural America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.901
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Kent Conrad
I commend Senator Collins for taking the lead again in the 107th Congress on this important education issue. I also congratulate the American Association of School Administrators and the National Education Association for their leadership on rural education issues and the development of this important rural education initiative. I strongly urge the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to carefully examine the many concerns of schools in rural America and to support reauthorization of the Rural Education Initiative that was adopted during the 106th Congress.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.886
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Kent Conrad
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the endorsements of the Rural Education Initiative from the American Association of School Administrators, the National Education Association the National Rural Education Association, and the Association of Educational Service Agencies be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my remarks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Pat Roberts
Mr. President, Today I rise in support of the Rural Education Initiative introduced by Senator Collins. I am also pleased to join my other colleagues from the Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee in support of this bill. In a time when the education of our nation's youth is a priority, we need to make sure that all schools have the opportunity to improve and reform. This legislation does just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pat Roberts
The Rural Education Initiative Act will allow small rural schools to make better use of federal education dollars. In Kansas, 46 percent of our school districts have fewer than 600 students. In Utica, Kansas, in the Nes Tre La Go Unified School District number 301, there are 34 elementary students and 39 high school students that make up the entire enrollment. Districts like these in Kansas and other rural areas face multiple obstacles when obtaining and utilizing federal funds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Pat Roberts
First, they seldom receive enough money from any single grant to make a lasting and measurable impact on school improvement. Grants are based on school enrollment and the funds doled out to these small districts are rarely enough. This bill would allow the merging of splintered federal funds so that grant money can be used effectively to meet local education priorities. District are granted the freedom to spend the funds as they see fit.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Pat Roberts
Second, small rural districts do not have the manpower to apply for competitive grants. This bill provides a formula grant as an option instead of limiting districts to the lengthy and involved application process for ESEA competitive grant programs. Under this formula, districts don't have to strain their resources simply applying for federal funds.
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
0.811
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Pat Roberts
With this reform and flexibility there will be accountability. Districts will be required to demonstrate improved student performance using tests they already administer to assess student achievement.
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)
2.3979
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Pat Roberts
This bill abolishes undue obstacles rural districts face as they try to improve the quality of education in their own schools. I urge my colleagues to support this common sense legislation and allow small rural districts to obtain federal funds and use them to meet their own objectives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Craig Thomas
Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to express my support for Senator Collins' Rural Education Improvement Act, a bill that would allow school districts in my state and across the nation to more fully benefit from the use of federal grant monies. In current formula-based federal grants, some of the amounts rural districts receive are so small the school districts an not do anything meaningful with them. This "One-size-fits-all" policy would be remedied under the "Rural Education Improvement Act," which would allow several small sums to be joined and spent according to local needs. Like Senator Collins, I'm committed to giving parents and local school districts more say in how their education dollars are spent. I commend the Senator for her efforts in this area and am proud to cosponsor this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.91304
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.91304
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.984
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
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
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Ron Wyden
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Little Sandy Watershed Protection Act.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Ron Wyden
I promised Oregonians that one of my first legislative actions when the 107th Congress convened would be the introduction of this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Ron Wyden
Therefore, joined by my friends Senator Gordon Smith and Congressman Earl Blumenauer, I introduce this legislation to make sure that Portland families can go to their kitchen faucets and get a glass of safe and pure drinking water today, tomorrow, and on, into the 21st century.
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
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Ron Wyden
The Bull Run has been the primary source of water for Portland since 1895. The Bull Run Watershed Management Unit, Mount Hood National Forest, was protected by Congressional action in 1904, in 1977 and then again, most recently, in 1996 (P.L. 95-200, 16, U.S.C. 482b note) because it was recognized as Portland's primary municipal water supply. It still is.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
3.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
82
Gunning-Fog Score
7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.9
SMOG Index
9.3
Automated Readability Index
1.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Ron Wyden
Today I propose to finish the job of the Oregon Resources and Conservation Act of 1996. That law, which I worked on with former Senator Mark Hatfield, finally provided full protection to the Bull Run watershed, but only gave temporary protection to the adjacent Little Sandy watershed. I promised in 1996 that I would return to finish the job of protecting Portland's drinking water supply, and I intend to continue to push this legislation until the job is completed.
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
0.424
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
16.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Ron Wyden
The bill I introduce today expands the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit boundary from approximately 95,382 acres to approximately 98,272 acres by adding the southern portion of the Little Sandy River watershed, an increase of approximately 2,890 acres.
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
0.402
Positive
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
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Ron Wyden
The protection this bill offers will not only assure clean drinking water, but also increase the potential for fish recovery. Reclaiming suitable habitat for our region's threatened fish populations must be an all-out effort. Through the cooperation of Portland General Electric and the City of Portland, the Little Sandy can be an important part of that effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
-0.078
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Ron Wyden
The bill I introduce today is a compromise that was passed unanimously by the Senate during the last days of the 106th Congress. Unfortunately, the U.S. House of Representatives of the 106th Congress refused to pass this important, noncontroversial, piece of legislation before the final bells rang.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.557
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Ron Wyden
My belief is that the children of the 21st century deserve water that is as safe and pure as any that the Oregon pioneers found in the 19th century. This legislation will go a long way toward bringing about that vision.
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
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Ron Wyden
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to reintroduce the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act. I am pleased to be joined by my friends, Senator Murray of Washington and Senator Johnson of South Dakota, as original cosponsors of this bill.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Olympia J. Snowe
This bill has a two-fold purpose. First, it will ensure that appropriate medical care determines how long a woman stays in the hospital after undergoing a mastectomy. This provision says that inpatient coverage with respect to the treatment of mastectomy -- regardless of whether the patient's plan is regulated by ERISA or State regulations -- will be provided for a period of time as is determined by the attending physician, in consultation with the patient, to be medically necessary and appropriate. Second, this bill allows any person facing a cancer diagnosis of any type to get a second opinion on their course of treatment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Olympia J. Snowe
A diagnosis of breast cancer is something that every woman dreads. But for an estimated 192,200 American women, this is the year their worst fears will be realized. One thousand new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed among the women in Maine, and 200 women in my home State will die from this tragic disease. The fact is, one in nine women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, and for women between the ages of 35 and 54, there is no other disease which will claim more lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.84583
VADER
-0.983
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
It's not hard to understand why the words "you have breast cancer" are some of the most frightening words in the English language. For the woman who hears them, everything changes from that moment forward. No wonder, then, that it is a diagnosis not only accompanied by fear, but also by uncertainty. What will become of me? What will they have to do to me? What will I have to endure? What's the next step?
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
-0.892
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
79.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
3.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Olympia J. Snowe
For many woman, the answer to that last question is a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Despite the medical and scientific advances that have been made, despite the advances in early detection technology that more and more often negate the need for radical surgery, it still remains a fact of life at the beginning of the 21st century these procedures can be the most prudent option in attacking and eradicating cancer found in a woman's breast.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.27273
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
-0.813
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Olympia J. Snowe
These are the kind of decisions that come with a breast cancer diagnosis. These are the kind of questions women must answer, and they must do so under some of the most stressful and frightening circumstances imaginable. The last question a woman should have to worry about at a time like this is whether or not their health insurance plan will pay for appropriate care after a mastectomy. A woman diagnosed with breast cancer in many ways already feels as though she has lost control of her life. She should not feel as though she has also lost control of her course of treatment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.959
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Olympia J. Snowe
The evidence for the need for this bill -- especially when it comes to so-called "drive through mastectomies", is more than just allegorical. Indeed, the facts speak for themselves -- between 1986 and 1995, the average length of stay for a mastectomy dropped from about six days to about 2 to 3 days. Thousands of women across the country are undergoing radical mastectomies on an outpatient basis and are being forced out of the hospital before either they or their doctor think it's reasonable or prudent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.459
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Olympia J. Snowe
This decision must be returned to physicians and their patients, and all Americans who face the possibility of a cancer diagnosis must be able to make informed decisions about appropriate and necessary medical care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15.6
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Olympia J. Snowe
I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill and work towards passing it this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill that is very important to working women and their families -- the Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments of 2001. This bill would clarify that the Pregnancy Discrimination Act protects breastfeeding under civil rights law, requiring that a woman cannot be fired or discriminated against in the workplace for expressing breast milk during her own lunch time or break time.
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
0.628
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Olympia J. Snowe
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women with infants and toddlers are the fastest growing segment of today's labor force. At least 50 percent of women who are employed when they become pregnant return to the labor force by the time their children are three months old. Although the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was enacted in 1978 and prohibits workplace discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, courts have not interpreted the Act to include breastfeeding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Olympia J. Snowe
Some employers deny women the opportunity to express milk . . . some women have been discharged for requesting to express milk during lunch and other regular breaks . . . some women have been harassed or discriminated against; some women have had their pay withheld or been taken off of shift work for saying that they wanted to pump milk.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.78846
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Olympia J. Snowe
On the other hand, many employers have seen positive results from facilitating lactation programs in the workplace, including low absenteeism, high productivity, improved company loyalty, high employee morale, and lower health care costs. Parental absenteeism due to infant illness is three times greater among the parents of formula-fed children than those that are breastfed. Worksite programs that aim to improve infant health may also bring about a reduction in parental absenteeism and health insurance costs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.943
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.2
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Olympia J. Snowe
There is no doubt as to the health benefit breastfeeding brings to both mothers and children. Breastmilk is easily digested and assimilated, and contains all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients they require in their first five to six months of life. Furthermore, important antibodies, proteins, immune cells, and growth factors that can only be found in breast milk. Breastmilk is the first line of immunization defense and enhances the effectiveness of vaccines given to infants.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.778
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Olympia J. Snowe
Research studies show that children who are not breastfed have higher rates of mortality, meningitis, some types of cancers, asthma and other respiratory illnesses, bacterial and viral infections, diarrhoeal diseases, ear infections, allergies, and obesity. Other research studies have shown that breastmilk and breastfeeding have protective effects against the development of a number of chronic diseases, including juvenile diabetes, lymphomas, Crohn's disease, celiac disease, some chronic liver diseases, and ulcerative colitis. A number of studies have shown that breastfed children have higher IQs at all ages.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.76471
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.76471
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.82455
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Olympia J. Snowe
This is a simple bill -- it simply inserts the word "breastfeeding" in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. It will change the law to read that employment discrimination "because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medication conditions" is not permitted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Olympia J. Snowe
I believe that it is absolutely critical to support mothers in across the country -- they are, of course, raising the very future of our country. And we should ensure that the Pregnancy Discrimination Act covers this basic fundamental part of mothering.
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
0.464
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Olympia J. Snowe
I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill.
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
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
8.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Improved Patient Access to Clinical Studies Act. This bill builds on progress made in the last several years in the difficult and challenging fight against life-threatening diseases.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Olympia J. Snowe
This bill will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage for services provided to individuals participating in clinical trials, if those services would otherwise be covered by the plan. This bill would also prevent health plans from discriminating against enrollees who choose to participate in clinical trials.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Olympia J. Snowe
This bill has a two-fold purpose. First, it will ensure that many patients who could benefit from these potentially life-saving experimental treatments, but currently do not have access to them because their insurance will not cover the associated costs. Second, without reimbursement for these services, our researchers' ability to conduct important research is impeded as it reduces the number of patients who seek to participate in clinical trials.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Olympia J. Snowe
According to a report published by the General Accounting Office in September 1999, "given the uncertainty about [health insurance] approval and payment levels, patients and physicians can be discouraged from seeking prior approval from insurers" and therefore, will not attempt to enroll in what could possibly be the patients' last hope. When faced with a life-threatening disease, such as cancer, it is absolutely paramount that individuals be given every opportunity, every possibly imaginable, to fight their illness. What patients should not be faced with is the certainty of a health insurance fight.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.3
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.5
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Olympia J. Snowe
I hope my colleagues will join me in supporting this bill which will help those suffering from life-threatening diseases and their families.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Providing Annual Pap Tests to Save Women's Lives Act of 2001. I am pleased to be joined by my friend, Senator Lincoln of Arkansas, as an original cosponsor of this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Olympia J. Snowe
According to the American Cancer Society cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers when detected at an early stage. In fact, 88 percent of cervical cancer patients survive one year after diagnosis, and 70 percent survive five years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.894
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Olympia J. Snowe
In the 52 years since use of the pap test became widespread, the cervical cancer mortality rate has declined by an astonishing 70 percent. There is no question that this test is the most effective cancer screening tool yet developed. The Pap smear can detect abnormalities before they develop into cancer. Having an annual Pap smear is one of the most important things a woman can do to help prevent cervical cancer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.958
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Olympia J. Snowe
Congress has recognized the incomparable contribution of the Pap smear in preventing cervical cancer and nine years ago directed Medicare to begin covering preventive Pap smears. Under this law Medicare beneficiaries were eligible for one test every three years, although a more frequent interval is allowed for women at high risk of developing cervical cancer. And through the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Congress expanded the Pap smear benefit to also include a screening pelvic exam once every three years. Last year as a part of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act, P.L. 106-544, we brought the screening down to once every other year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
-0.681
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Olympia J. Snowe
However, the American Cancer Society screening guidelines recommend that all women who are or have been sexually active or who are 18 and older should have an annual Pap test and pelvic examination. After three or more consecutive satisfactory examinations with normal findings, the Pap test may be performed less frequently at the physician's discretion. Unfortunately, Medicare guidelines do not reflect this recommendation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.046
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Olympia J. Snowe
Women understand the usefulness and life-saving benefit of the Pap smear. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 88.3 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 44 have received a pap test within the preceding three years. However, this rate dropped, for women age 65 and over -- only 72.3 percent have received a pap test within the preceding three years.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.1
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Olympia J. Snowe
The bill Senator Lincoln and I are introducing today will bring Medicare guidelines in line with the American Cancer recommendations, and it will encourage Medicare beneficiaries to utilize this screening benefit more regularly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Olympia J. Snowe
The Pap test has contributed immeasurably to the fight against cervical cancer. We cannot risk erasing our advancements in this fight because of an inadequate Medicare screening benefit.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.749
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill authorizing the Secretary of Energy to provide for technology transfer. This bi-partisan bill which is referred to as the "National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001" is co-sponsored by my colleagues Mr. Domenici and Mrs. Murray. Let me summarize this bill. First, I will outline the Department's commitment to science and how it has admirably worked to transfer its technology in light of a serious resource decline. I then will discuss how tech transfer naturally compliments the Department's mission oriented R&D. I will review the legislation we introduced in the last session which is a start in the right direction. I will conclude by proposing how this bill by leveraging existing efforts, should move the Department in the right direction to support technology transfer without disrupting its R&D mission focus.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
59
Sprache Difficult Word Count
53
Jeff Bingaman
The Department of Energy is about science. For FY 2001, the Department's R&D budget was roughly $8 billion out of the $18.3 billion appropriated. Science programs account for 43 percent of the Department's budget. In the area of the physical sciences, DOE provides roughly half of all of the federal R&D. In mathematics and computer sciences, DOE is second after the DOD. In engineering, the DOE ranks third after NASA and the DOD. DOE affiliated scientists have won more than 71 Nobel prizes for fundamental research; they garner the largest number of R&D 100 awards for applied research. The Department has more than 60 multipurpose laboratories and primary purpose facilities across the U.S. in high energy physics, materials science, nuclear science and engineering, waste management, biosciences, robotics, advanced scientific computing, microelectronic and nanomaterials fabrication. Each year DOE labs and facilities are used by more than 18,000 researchers from universities and industry.
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
0.908
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
70
Sprache Difficult Word Count
56
Jeff Bingaman
Yet with this surprising portfolio of research, the Department in FY 2001 only line allocates $10 million for the transfer of technology. In 1995 this allocation was over $200 million. That is not to say DOE is not transferring its technology. In FY 1998, which is our last set of good statistics from the Department of Commerce's Office of Technology Policy, the DOE was second only to the DOD in the number of CRADA's granted from its federal facilities, the DOD had 1424 and the DOE had 868. The in-kind funds from industry to DOE for these CRADA's averages about $100 million while its work for others from non-federal sources was $145 million. In FY 1998, the DOE had 168 licenses granted to use its technology, the DOD had 34 and HHS had 215. In FY 1998, the DOE had 512 patents issued on federal lab inventions while the DOD had 579, the next closest was HHS with 171. In FY 1998, 50 companies were established as a result of DOE technology transfer. To put these numbers in perspective, the DOD R&D budget for FY 1998 was $37.5 billion, HHS' was $13.8 billion, while DOE's was $6.3 billion. These statistics are impressive because in FY 1998 the DOE had line allocated about 1 percent of its R&D budget to tech transfer. Today, that number is 0.14 percent of its R&D budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
7.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
72
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Jeff Bingaman
Given that tech transfer is not the Department's primary mission, the question is what is the right mix and what is the optimal technology to transfer? For the NNSA, the primary mission is ensuring a safe and reliable nuclear stockpile. The Office of Science's primary mission is advancing the frontiers of basic R&D. The Office of Environmental Management's primary mission is cleaning up contaminated DOE sites. The Fossil Energy Program's mission is developing cleaner and more efficient fossil fuels. The list goes on. Nor do I think that tech transfer, given the above numbers will be the principal engine for direct economic growth in the tech heavy new economy. Let me explain this premise by examing the pattern of economic and technological growth in a little more detail. In the year 2000, the National Science Foundation estimates that total U.S. R&D was $264 billion, a 7.9 percent increase over 1999 which itself was a 7.5 percent increase over 1998. Technology R&D has a growth rate exceeding 15 percent in the last two years alone. What counts is the make up of these R&D trends. In the year 2000, the industry contribution to the total R&D was $179 billion, a 10.3 percent increase over 1999 while federal R&D grew by only 3.9 percent. Given the investment the federal government makes in R&D, technology transfer from federal labs does not contribute directly to these amazing growth rates. In industries like telecommunications and chip design, the turn around cycles from research to product ranges from 1 to 3 years. The government is simply too slow to contribute directly to industrial driven short term needs that are so clearly evident in these national trends of R&D funding. On the other end of the spectrum, basic and applied R&D are areas where industry finds it difficult to invest given the short term equity demands on their profits. The right mix then is for the government to maintain basic and applied R&D so it can transfer this knowledge to industry over the long term.
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)
1.63974
VADER
0.985
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
124
Sprache Difficult Word Count
90
Jeff Bingaman
If we agree that the government best transfers long term R&D we must ask the next question which is how do the Department's mission focused R&D programs transfer technology to the private sector and how can the Department ensure its continued success with minimal disruption to its mission areas? Mission focused DOE programs like the NNSA, Environmental Management, Fossil Energy, Renewable Energy, Nuclear Energy and the Office of Science all advance the frontiers of science at different stages. All of these programs in carrying out their missions naturally perform different degrees of tech transfer. The Fossil Energy, Nuclear and Renewable programs work closely with industry and usually cannot start without an industry partner through a CRADA. The NNSA with their advanced computing requirements naturally push the state of the art in industry. CRADA's and Licenses provide to the NNSA a fresh influx of the outside world's advancing technology into their national security missions. The Office of Science with their wonderful user facilities and broad basic energy research mandate provide a fertile R&D base by which industry can stay competitive ten years out into the future, CRADA's smooth and shorten that transition. CRADA arrangements are a natural outgrowth of the DOE mission programs. A CRADA or License simply makes the tech transfer process smoother. So the issue is not how much money do we need to line item for the formation of a CRADA or a license -- the CRADA is simply a by product of a organic tech transfer process in the Department's R&D programs. The issue is what kind of organizational structure in the DOE do we need to keep track of these tech transfer activities and how to insure that it is easily accessible for potential partnerships.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.56098
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.56098
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22995
VADER
0.99
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.7
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
125
Sprache Difficult Word Count
89
Jeff Bingaman
If as I have just described that tech transfer occurs organically to the Department's R&D mission areas we need to ask ourselves is there an infrastructure that moves beyond the single contractual framework which a CRADA represents? Tech transfer is not so much a static contract but it is a multi-dimensional transactional process. In some select cases we should stimulate the transactional tech transfer process by regional technology clusters. Technology clusters will permit industry to locate around these wonderful pools of scientific knowledge. In turn they will build the R&D infrastructure surrounding the laboratory itself. We all too often think that the internet can solve the distance problem of connecting business transactions thus negating the need for regional technology clusters -- that's actually wrong, very wrong. Successful utilization of R&D technology starts because many small business are nearby to each other in a supportive state business climate. The technology clusters that form simply use the internet to exchange ideas and data that they generate from face-to-face collaboration on short notice. People to people transactions initiate business and wealth in a rather spontaneous event; the internet is simply a tool to make it more efficient. You see such natural clustering occurring in Wall Street for financial markets, Palo Alto for information technology, Detroit for automobiles and right here in Bethesda for genetics around the NIH. Thus, enabling the formation technology clusters rather than focusing on the static contractual CRADA process should be the next step in the evolution of federal technology transfer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.36772
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.81676
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
104
Sprache Difficult Word Count
83
Jeff Bingaman
The bill I am introducing today address the issues I have just outlined. It establishes a headquarters level Technology Transfer Coordinator as the Secretary's lead advocate for developing DOE technology transfer policy across its many missions. This Coordinator will collect and disseminate tech transfer data to Congress, the interagency and public. I have provided a ceiling limit of about $1 million per year to collect this data and prepare the reports as required by law. I have provided additional funding for the Coordinator to help out the administrative tasks associated with the Interlaboratory Technology Partnerships Working Group. This group is staffed by members from the DOE laboratories and facilities with the purpose to deconflict and disseminate publically DOE's R&D. The Interlaboratory Technology Partnerships Working Group is a powerful grass roots organization outside the beltway. This group operates at the local community and laboratory level where the technology initiates. I have designated the Coordinator as the Secretary's lead federal officer for the group's oversight by reporting its activities to Congress and the interagency. I have authorized about $1 million a year to leverage the Technology Partnerships Working Group's activities by ensuring that it can develop the necessary web interfaces and databases by which the public can easily access DOE's technology. I have expanded the clustering bill that was introduced in the last Congress through the Defense Authorization Act from the NNSA laboratories to the entire DOE complex. This expansion will permit industry to benefit from the entire range of technology R&D across the DOE. If successful, these clusters will strengthen our experience in technology clusters; it will actively involve the state and local communities in encouraging the role that a technology infrastructure will have in their economic development. I have authorized $10 million for these clusters while requiring a 50 percent in-kind funding contribution from the proposed partner. The clustering partner can be a state, university, R&D consortia or business entity. I have given the Secretary discretion to stop this clustering expansion if the pilot effort for the NNSA labs proves unworkable. I have authorized a small- business advocate, to support DOE wide, for what has been a lab by lab policy. Such a small business provision is needed to accommodate the unique needs for R&D collaboration of start up businesses. I have proposed modifying the Department of Energy Organization Act to make it more flexible in entering into alternative research contracts with entities such as R&D consortia. Finally, I have asked the Secretary to examine the need for a policy to move people across the lab fence to start up companies. This policy is balanced against the unique mission areas of each lab. In some cases implementing such a policy may prove unworkable based upon a lab's mission requirement. If such a policy proves unreasonable based upon a particular lab's mission, I have given Secretary the discretion not to implement it. I must emphasize though that half of tech transfer is not just a piece of technology moving across the fence but the movement of people and their know-how to a small start up. Universities are a classic example of the movement of technology and people between their home institution and a small regional technology park. Everyone benefits from this flow in people, the start-up, the lab or facility with a more vibrant workforce surrounding it and the local economy through local high tech business start ups.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.64663
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.68254
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.68254
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.62831
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
225
Sprache Difficult Word Count
157
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I want to emphasize that this is not another line item CRADA funding project, its not corporate welfare. This bill takes the tech transfer activities that are naturally occurring in all these varied science mission areas and leverages them with small amounts of funding -- about 0.06 percent of DOE's overall budget.
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
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jeff Bingaman
Let me summarize once more what I have just outlined is in the proposed bill. First, a small Technology Transfer Coordinator is proposed to be the Secretary's advocate across the Department for uniform policy development and reporting. Second, a small web based interface is proposed to help the public easily access and leverage the R&D activities at all the DOE labs and facilities. Third, I've proposed to help seed small technology clusters local to the labs under merit review and with the discretion not to proceed forward if the FY 2001 NNSA pilot program proves unworkable. Technology clusters are the next evolutionary stage past a static CRADA. Fourth, I've asked the Secretary to implement, where its feasible, a policy where by laboratory personnel can move with the technology to start up a company outside the fence. Fifth, I asked the Secretary to ensure where its reasonable a uniform policy to help small businesses with their unique needs access DOE technology. Like most government programs that come under close scrutiny by Congress, their intent is worthy but the program's size oscillates greatly over time. The pendulum for tech transfer at the DOE is one such program. This program has swung from a $200 million program in the mid 1990's to essentially zero funding in FY 2001 with a minimal headquarter's office to help policy development across its diverse mission areas. This bill establishes what I feel is the right level of tech transfer in a R&D organization by leveraging the existing industrial collaboration that naturally occurs in carrying out their missions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.65517
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.65517
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.49393
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
102
Sprache Difficult Word Count
88
Jeff Bingaman
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of this 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
9.1
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
2.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to reintroduce a bill which builds on progress made in the last few years in the difficult and challenging fight against breast cancer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.727
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Olympia J. Snowe
Our challenge was summed up by one breast cancer advocate when she stated, simply and eloquently, "We must make our voices heard, because it is our lives." A diagnosis of breast cancer is something that every woman dreads. Over 192,000 American women, and 1,000 in my home state of Maine -- will face a diagnosis of breast cancer this year. Over 40,000 women across the country will die from this tragic disease. The fact is, one in nine women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, and for women between the ages of 35 and 54, there is no other disease which will claim more lives.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.979
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Olympia J. Snowe
This bill will give breast cancer advocates a voice in the National Institutes of Health's, NIH's research decision-making. The Consumer Involvement in Breast Cancer Research Act urges NIH to follow the Department Of Defense's lead and include lay breast cancer advocates in breast cancer research decision-making.
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
-0.962
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Olympia J. Snowe
The involvement of these breast cancer advocates at DOD has helped foster new and innovative breast cancer research funding designs and research projects. While maintaining the higher level of quality assurance through peer review, breast cancer advocates have helped to ensure that all breast cancer research reflects the experiences and wisdom of the individuals who have lived with the disease, as well as the scientific community.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
-0.802
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Olympia J. Snowe
I hope that my colleagues will join me in supporting this bill.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Max Cleland
Mr. President, this nation was rocked by the publication, in 1983, of the landmark report, A Nation at Risk. The findings were devastating: Our educational system was being "eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our future as a nation and a people." That report went on to say that if "an unfriendly foreign power" had tried to impose on America our "mediocre educational performance," we might well have viewed it "as an act of war." A Nation at Risk sounded a wake-up call to our educators, parents, businesses, community leaders and officials at all levels of government. Since its publication in 1983, a number of states have strengthened their commitment to educational improvements. Many tightened high school graduation requirements. They pushed for more achievement testing for students and higher standards for teachers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.863
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Max Cleland
As a result of these efforts, we have seen improvement. Our dropout rate is down, and student achievement is up. Performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, NAEP, has increased, particularly in the key subjects of reading, math, and science. Yet still, in America, 2,800 high school students drop out every single day. Each school year, more than 45,000 under-prepared teachers, teachers who have not even been trained in the subjects they are teaching, enter the classroom. Clearly, this is not acceptable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.798
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Max Cleland
The positive news is that eighteen years after A Nation at Risk, there is widespread agreement that the improvement of our educational system must be a priority and hope that there will be consensus on education reform. Key to the success of any effective education reform initiative is the issue of teacher quality. What teachers know and can do are the single most important influences on what students learn, according to the National Commission for Teaching and America's Future Teachers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.43399
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Max Cleland
Three years after A Nation at Risk, the Carnegie Task Force on Teaching as a Profession issued a seminal report, A Nation Prepared: Teachers for the 21st Century. Its leading recommendation called for the establishment of a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Founded in 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization whose mission is to establish high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.75786
VADER
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Max Cleland
To date, over 9,500 teachers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia have completed advanced certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards -- the most rigorous assessment process that a teacher can go through and the highest professional credential in the field of teaching. And more than 12,000 teachers have applied for National Board Certification in the 2000-2001 school year. Recognizing the value of qualified teachers in the classroom, 39 states and 181 local school districts have enacted financial incentives for teachers seeking National Board Certification, including fee support to candidates and salary increases for teachers who successfully complete the certification process.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.85
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Max Cleland
Georgia, for example, provides a 10 percent salary increase to teachers who achieve National Board Certification as well as full reimbursement of the $2300 fee upon certification. The State of Louisiana provides an annual salary adjustment of $5,000 for its National Board Certified Teachers, NBCTs, and in addition, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has allocated a $300,000 supplement over a three-year period to provide fee support for National Board Certification. North Carolina, which has over 2,400 National Board Certified Teachers, has a particularly strong support program. Among its incentives, the State pays the fee for up to 1,500 teachers who complete the National Board Certification process; offers up to three days of release time for candidates to work on their portfolios and prepare for the assessment center exercises; and provides a 12 percent salary increase for those who achieve National Board Certification. Florida, with 1,267 National Board Certified Teachers, has passed legislation appropriating $12 million to pay 90 percent of its candidates' certification fee. In addition, the State provides a 10 percent salary increase for the life of the certificate and an additional 10 percent bonus to those who mentor newly hired teachers or serve as support mentors for advanced certification candidates. Florida also provides $150 to candidates to offset National Board Certification expenses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.43361
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
90
Sprache Difficult Word Count
54
Max Cleland
The incentives offered by Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Florida and the remaining 35 states clearly demonstrate that state leaders recognize and understand the value and contribution of National Board Certification to their own efforts to enhance quality teaching and improve school performance. In an effort to assist states' efforts and to encourage participation, the 1994 Improving America's Schools Act authorized federal assistance to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. To date, the Board has provided over $18 million to the states according to a formula based on teacher population. In FY 2000, $2.5 million was appropriated to help states and local schools districts subsidize the certification fee for National Board Certified candidates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.71357
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Max Cleland
In each and every year since funding was authorized, candidate demand has outpaced the money available. Therefore in an effort to encourage and promote teacher quality in the classroom, I am joined today by my colleague, Senator Landrieu, in introducing the Teaching Excellence in America's Classrooms and Homerooms (TEACH) Act. According to a new study by the National Education Association, teacher salaries have remained stagnant over the past decade, and two-thirds of the states do not meet the national average of $40,582 for teacher salaries. Therefore to help teachers pay the $2300 certification fee, our bill would double the candidate subsidy funding, from the current $2.5 million to $5 million. Further, our legislation would provide an additional $1 million for outreach and educational activities to heighten teachers' awareness of the National Board Certification process, with a priority given to teachers in school districts serving special populations, including limited English proficient children, children with disabilities, and economically and educationally disadvantaged children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48387
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48387
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.01693
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
13.6
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
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
63
Max Cleland
Teachers who successfully complete the arduous requirements for National Board Certification should not be penalized. Therefore, our legislation would provide that any financial benefit, such as a bonus, which a teacher receives solely as a result of achieving National Board Certification would be tax-free. And teachers who pay out of pocket expenses for advanced certification, such as fees, travel, and supplies, should be reimbursed for these costs. The Teaching Excellence in America's Classrooms and Homerooms would allow candidates to take an above-the-line deduction for their certification expenses. This will allow these teachers who do not itemize their deductions to still be able to benefit from tax-favored treatment for their National Board Certification.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80235
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Max Cleland
A study by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro has recently concluded that teachers who are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards significantly outperform their peers who are not National Board Certified on 11 of 13 key measures of teaching expertise, including an extensive knowledge of subject matter, the capacity to create optimal environments for learning, and the ability to inspire students and to promote in them problem-solving skills. The Accomplished Teaching Validation Study, released in October, was originally designed as a means to seek independent validation for the National Board's assessment process, and it is based on criteria which two decades of research have deemed to be the measures of effective teaching. Among its conclusions, the study found that nearly three-quarters of the National Board Certified Teachers produced students whose work reflected deep understanding of the subject being studied compared with less than one-quarter of non- certified teachers. The Greensboro study is believed by some education leaders to be the first step in compiling research that will shed important light on the connection between accomplished teaching and student learning.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.76214
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47059
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47059
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.98739
VADER
0.968
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.1
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
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
66
Max Cleland
Christa McAuliffe, selected to be the first schoolteacher to travel in space, described simply but poetically the awesome potential of her vocation: "I touch the future," she said. "I teach." If we are to improve student achievement and success in school, the United States must encourage and support the training and development of our nation's teachers, the single most important in-school influence on student learning. Investing in teacher quality is a direct investment in quality education -- and as Benjamin Franklin said, "on education all our lives depend." I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill and the letter of support from the National Education Association be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.71357
VADER
0.989
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce two bills which build on progress made in the last few years in the difficult and challenging fight against osteoporosis. I am pleased to be joined by my friend, Senator Torricelli of New Jersey, as an original cosponsor of these bills.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Olympia J. Snowe
Osteoporosis is a major public health problem affecting 28 million Americans, who either have the disease or are at risk due to low bone mass. Osteoporosis causes 1.5 million fractures annually at a cost of $13.8 billion -- $38 million per day -- in direct medical expenses. In their lifetime, one in two women and one in eight men over the age of 50 will fracture a bone due to osteoporosis. Amazingly, a woman's risk of a hip fracture is equal to her combined risk of contracting breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.93
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Olympia J. Snowe
Osteoporosis is largely preventable and thousands of fractures could be avoided if low bone mass were detected early and treated. Though we now have drugs that promise to reduce fractures by 50 percent and new drugs have been proven to actually rebuild bone mass, a bone mass measurement is needed to diagnose osteoporosis and determine one's risk for future fractures.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
-0.511
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Olympia J. Snowe
And we have learned that there are some prominent risk factors: age, gender, race, a family history of bone fractures, early menopause, risky health behaviors such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and some medications all have been identified as contributing factors to bone loss. But identification of risk factors alone cannot predict how much bone a person has and how strong bone is.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Olympia J. Snowe
Congress passed the Balanced Budget Act 3\1/2\ years ago. In doing so, we dramatically expanded coverage of osteoporosis screening through bone mass measurements for Medicare beneficiaries.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Olympia J. Snowe
Since we passed this law, we have learned that under the current Medicare law, it is very difficult for a man to be reimbursed for a bone mass measurement test. Each year, men suffer one-third of all the hip fractures that occur, and one-third of these men will not survive more than one year. In addition to hip fracture, men also experience painful and debilitating fractures of the spine, wrist, and other bones due to osteoporosis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.847
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Olympia J. Snowe
The first bill we are introducing today, the Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act, would help all individuals enrolled in Medicare to receive the necessary tests if they are at risk for osteoporosis.
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
0.153
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.6
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
11
Olympia J. Snowe
Currently, Medicare guidelines allow for testing in five categories of individuals -- and most "at risk" men do not fall into any of them. The first category in the guidelines is for "an estrogen-deficient woman at clinical risk for osteoporosis." The Medicare Osteoporosis Measurement Act changes this guideline to say that "an individual, including an estrogen-deficient woman, at clinical risk for osteoporosis" will be eligible for bone mass measurement. This change -- of just a few words -- will vastly increase the opportunities for men to be covered for the important test.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.255
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Olympia J. Snowe
The second bill Senator Torricelli and I are introducing today is similar to the Medicare bone mass measurement benefit. The Osteoporosis Federal Employee Health Benefits Standardization Act guarantees the same uniformity of coverage to Federal employees and retirees as Congress provided to Medicare beneficiaries in 1997.
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)
2.83321
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Olympia J. Snowe
Unfortunately, coverage of bone density tests under the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program, FEHBP, is inconsistent. Instead of a comprehensive national coverage policy, FEHBP leaves it to each of the almost 300 participating plans to decide who is eligible to receive a bone mass measurement and what constitutes medical necessity. Many plans have no specific rules to guide reimbursement and cover the tests on a case-by-case basis. Some plans refuse to provide consumers with information indicating when the plan covers the test and when it does not and some plans cover the test only for people who already have osteoporosis.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Olympia J. Snowe
Mr. President, we know that osteoporosis is highly preventable, but only if it is discovered in time. There is simply no substitute for early detection. These bills will ensure that all Medicare beneficiaries at risk for osteoporosis will be able to be tested for this disease, and will standardize coverage for bone mass measurement under the FEHBP.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.392
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Olympia J. Snowe
I hope that our colleagues will join Senator Torricelli and me in supporting these bills.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Peter Fitzgerald
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the "MTBE Elimination Act of 2001." I thank my colleagues -- Senators Bayh, Brownback, Kohl, and Durbin for joining me as original co-sponsors of this important legislation. I have become deeply concerned by the use and ultimate misuse of the gasoline additive methyl tertiary butyl ether, MTBE, a nonrenewable fuel derivative, and its potential adverse health effects on those who come in contact with it. As my colleagues may remember, I introduced the "MTBE Elimination Act of 2000" last Congress, but no action was taken in the 106th Congress to eliminate the use of this potentially hazardous chemical additive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.65393
VADER
-0.285
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Peter Fitzgerald
Specifically, the "MTBE Elimination Act of 2001" will phase out MTBE use across the United States over the next three years, ensure proper labeling of all fuel dispensaries containing MTBE enriched reformulated gasoline, provide grant awards for MTBE research, and express the sense of the Senate that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should provide assistance to municipalities to test for MTBE in drinking water sources, as well as provide remediation where appropriate. This bill represents an important first step toward nationwide safe and healthy drinking water.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88889
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.45674
VADER
0.955
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Peter Fitzgerald
Despite the potential damaging effects of MTBE, research of this chemical is still in its preliminary stages. In February of 1996, the Health Effects Institute reported that MTBE could be classified as a neurotoxicant for its acute impairment effects on humans. Further, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and the Centers for Disease Control from December 1992 through February 1993 monitored concentrations of MTBE in the air and in the blood of humans. These studies showed that people with a higher concentration of MTBE in their bloodstream have a much greater tendency toward headaches, eye irritation, nausea, disorientation, and vomiting. Finally, the January 16, 2000 broadcast of the "60 Minutes" show noted, "the EPA's position is that MTBE is a possible human carcinogen." Mr. President, we must remove this kind of chemical from our Nation's drinking water supply.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
-0.033
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
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
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
55
Peter Fitzgerald
Widespread pollution of water systems by MTBE has been perpetuated by a lack of knowledge, as well as indifference, to this potentially hazardous substance. MTBE does not readily attach to soil particles, nor does it naturally biodegrade, making its movement from gasoline to water extremely rapid. The physical properties of MTBE, coupled with its potential adverse health effects, make the use of this specific oxygenate dangerous to the American people.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.718
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.2
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
34
Peter Fitzgerald
The elimination of the use of MTBE in reformulated gasoline should not mean the removal of the oxygenate requirement set forth under the Clean Air Act of 1990 -- which requires reformulated gasoline to contain two percent oxygen by weight. I believe it to be reasonable for our nation to expect both clean air and clean water, without having to eliminate the reformulated gasoline market or sacrifice our national health.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Peter Fitzgerald
According to the United States Department of Agriculture study entitled "Economic Analysis of Replacing MTBE with Ethanol in the United States," replacing MTBE with the corn-based oxygenate additive ethanol would create approximately 13,000 new jobs in rural America, increase farm income by more than $1 billion annually over the next ten years, and reduce farm program costs and loan deficiency payments through an expanded value-added market for grain. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has concluded that within three years, ethanol can be used as a substitute oxygenate for MTBE in nationwide markets without price increases or supply disruptions.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
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
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Peter Fitzgerald
Ethanol has proven to be a viable, environmentally-friendlier alternative to MTBE. The Chicago reformulated gas program (RFG) has used ethanol for years, and according to the American Lung Association, Chicago has established one of the most successful RFG programs in the country. Ethanol is vitally important to my home state since Illinois is the number one producer of ethanol in the nation. Each year, 274 million bushels of Illinois corn are used to produce about 678 million gallons of ethanol. At a time when agricultural prices are at near- record lows, this increased demand is sorely needed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.335
VADER
0.755
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Peter Fitzgerald
Recently, Tosco Corporation, one the nation's largest independent oil refiners and marketers, announced its intention to sell ethanol-blended fuel from its 1,600 retail outlets throughout California. This decision will result in the replacement of MTBE with ethanol in one-fifth of California's reformulated gasoline by the end of this year, thereby helping to protect California's water supply for future generations, while keeping its air clean. The bill that I introduce today paves the way for this important bio-based fuel to be used not only in California and the Midwest, but nationwide. By supporting bio-based fuel through legislative measures such as this bill, we are taking positive and decisive steps toward cleaning our nation's water, and the environment we will leave for our children and grandchildren.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Peter Fitzgerald
This legislation will send a signal that the Senate strongly supports bio-based fuels research and recognizes the need to find viable ways to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Peter Fitzgerald
Through research programs, localized testing, and proper labeling we can help assure that MTBE is properly identified in gasoline, extracted from groundwater, and phased out of use thereby reducing the risk of future MTBE contamination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.2
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Peter Fitzgerald
By phasing out MTBE over a three year period and replacing it with ethanol, we can help secure an ample supply of reformulated gasoline, clean water, and clean air for future generations. This bill should enjoy bipartisan support. I urge my colleagues to join me in co- sponsoring this bill that is so important to the well being of the environment as well as our nation's farmers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.963
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Peter Fitzgerald
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Ron Wyden
Mr. President, I rise as the original cosponsor of the Pelton Dam Agreement legislation introduced today by my friend and colleague from Oregon, Senator Gordon Smith.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Ron Wyden
This legislation sanctions an historic agreement, reached on April 12, 2000, between the Oregon Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, Warm Springs, Portland General Electric Company, PGE, and the United States Department of the Interior (Department). This agreement is important because it sets a responsible precedent for the joint ownership and operation of the Pelton-Round Butte Hydroelectric Project located in Jefferson County, Oregon, on the Deschutes River. It also provides a model for how the United States, Indian tribes and private companies can work together to solve contentious issues.
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)
3.29584
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Ron Wyden
Beginning in the summer of 1998, the Warm Springs and PGE began negotiations to settle Pelton Dam Project ownership and operation issues. Approximately one-third of the Project lands are located on the Warm Springs Reservation. Because of the Department's legal trust responsibility to the Warm Springs, Department representatives also participated in the negotiations. On April 12, 2000, Department, Warm Springs and PGE representatives signed the Long Term Global Settlement and Compensation Agreement (Agreement). The Agreement creates shared ownership responsibilities and benefits between PGE and the Warm Springs for all three Pelton Project dams and facilities located both on and off the Warm Springs Reservation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.66356
VADER
0.974
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Ron Wyden
The Warm Springs, PGE and the Department worked with myself and Senator Smith to carefully craft this legislation to authorize the Department to sanction the Agreement. This legislation provides Federal approval for only the aspects of the Agreement that affect tribal lands, resources, or other tribal assets. Section 2(b)(1) makes it clear that the legislation does not affect the normal Federal and State regulatory approvals that would be required for an agreement of this type. Section 2(b)(2) was included to address a Departmental concern that this legislation will not be interpreted to mean that legislative approval of future similar agreements will be necessary. In addition, this bill authorizes a 99-year leasing authority for the Warm Springs that is shared by countless other tribes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.90909
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.90909
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.66259
VADER
0.978
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Ron Wyden
This bill is supported by PGE, the Warm Springs Tribe and Jefferson County.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, today I am reintroducing the Downed Animal Protection Act, a bill to eliminate inhumane and improper treatment of downed animals at stockyards. Senators Carl Levin, Charles Schumer, Robert Torricelli, Judd Gregg, Bob Graham, Bob Smith, Harry Reid and Barbara Boxer have joined me in sponsoring this bill. The legislation will prohibit the sale or transfer of downed animals unless they have been humanely euthanized.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Daniel K. Akaka
Downed animals are severely distressed recumbent animals that are too sick to rise or move on their own. Once an animal becomes immobile, it must remain where it has fallen, often without receiving the most basic assistance. Many of these downed animals that survive the stockyard are slaughtered for human consumption.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.891
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Daniel K. Akaka
These animals are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to handle humanely. They have very demanding needs, and must be fed and watered individually. The suffering of downed animals is so severe that the only humane solution to their plight is immediate euthanasia. It is important to note that downed animals compromise a tiny fraction, less than one-tenth of one percent, of animals at stockyards. Banning their sale or transfer would cause no economic hardship.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.814
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Daniel K. Akaka
While I commend the major livestock organizations such as the United Stockyards Corp., the Minnesota Livestock Marketing Association, the National Pork Producers Council, the Colorado Cattlemen's Association, and the Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas, along with responsible and conscientious livestock producers throughout the country, for their efforts to address the issue of downed animals, this lamentable problem still exists. Not only is this suffering inhumane and unnecessary, it is eroding public confidence in the industry.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
3.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Daniel K. Akaka
The Downed Animal Protection Act will prompt stockyards to refuse crippled and distressed animals, and will make the prevention of downed animals a priority for the livestock industry. The bill will complement and reinforce the industry's effort to address this problem by encouraging better care of animals at farms and ranches.
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
0.671
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Daniel K. Akaka
The bill will remove the incentive for sending downed animals to stockyards in the hope of receiving some salvage value for the animals and would encourage greater care during loading and transport. By eliminating this incentive, animals with impaired mobility will receive better treatment in order to prevent them from becoming incapacitated. In addition, the bill will also discourage improper breeding practices that account for most downed animals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.45199
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.92
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Daniel K. Akaka
My legislation would set a uniform national standard, thereby removing any unfair advantages that might result from differing standards throughout the industry. Furthermore, no additional bureaucracy will be needed as a consequence of my bill because inspectors of the Packers and Stockyard Administration regularly visit stockyards to enforce existing regulations. Thus, the additional burden on the agency and stockyard operators will be insignificant.
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
-0.796
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
2.9
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Daniel K. Akaka
As I stated before, this bill will stop the inhumane and improper treatment of downed animals at stockyards and I encourage my colleagues to support this important legislation. I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16