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Senate Floor: RETIRED PAY RESTORATION ACT OF 2001
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 43 sentences of a total of 43 sentences.
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Joe Biden
Mr. President, I am pleased to be a cosponsor of the Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2001, which corrects a long-standing inequity that has resulted in a major slap in the face of our dedicated service men and women.
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
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2673813142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0517686771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0384781073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071085124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0058844136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015309761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0006066174
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00020964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.98633E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.17098E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3294E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
33.398
Magnitude:
38
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Labor
Score:
32.474
Magnitude:
38
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
8.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
Current law bans so-called concurrent receipt of VA disability compensation and military retired pay, so that the amount of any VA disability payment to a military retiree is subtracted from the monthly retirement check. In operation, this rule seems to turn logic and common sense on its head, and its repeal is long overdue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.4498868715
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0525092881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0376672397
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Harassment
0.0135488226
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0087128399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021041207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
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0.0009065212
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.26867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.4679E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
53.341
Magnitude:
54
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
29.613
Magnitude:
54
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Joe Biden
Let's be clear what we're talking about. This provision only applies to military retirees, those who have served their country in uniform for at least 20 years. Such retirees receive a taxable monthly pension based on their length of service and their final pay, which is determined primarily by their rank and length of service. In this regard, the military retirement pay system resembles the civil service retirement system with which we are all familiar.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0588935916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0286253577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.01654597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0067620291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0044249537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0018040841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.47053E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.07118E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.93845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.0485E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.95858E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.305
Magnitude:
74
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
VA disability compensation is completely different. VA disability compensation consists of tax-free monthly payments to veterans who served in uniform for any length of time and who, during their time in the military, incurred a service-connected disability. These monthly payments are based only on the severity of the disability and nothing else: not on the length of service, the person's rank, the active duty pay, and so on.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.47957
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2573220525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.234063901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0709518965
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Hate
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002253046
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002044843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001624371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.157
Magnitude:
68
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Joe Biden
So at first blush, it seems that there is no logical reason why VA disability compensation should be offset against military retired pay: they are disbursed for completely different reasons and are calculated by totally different methods.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.382
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.3238734091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.3107235301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0610376766
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0277799903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069671238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0012270995
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0011087085
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005676472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.05975E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.33422E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.244
Magnitude:
37
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Joe Biden
But the incongruities of the present rules are nothing short of mind- boggling. Let us hypothesize that twins Jack and Jill sign up for the military at age 18. After 1 year in the military, Jack and Jill both incur identical knee injuries after stepping into a hole while running the obstacle course. The military disability system evaluates both Jack and Jill, confirms a mild disability in both due to intermittent swelling and locking of the knee, but determines that this disability is not severe enough to render them unfit for continued military service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.18958
VADER
-0.012
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment
1.2045922689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.1260534637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2971363254
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.2144782571
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007215936
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000204329
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001934947
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001922962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.76
Magnitude:
92
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
At this point, Jack and Jill decide to pursue separate paths. Jack decides to leave the military when his enlistment is up, at age 22, and joins the Federal civil service in the Defense Department as a procurement specialist. Immediately after leaving the service, Jack applies to the VA for disability compensation, which is granted, and Jack then receives monthly payments from the VA for the rest of his life. At age 55, Jack retires from the Federal civil service and begins receiving his full monthly civil service retirement check in addition to the VA disability compensation that he has been receiving all along.
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 Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1687357668
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0288124487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0159106727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0104252496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0038921498
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Harassment > Threatening
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
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OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001534014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001225653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.81646E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.17963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
82.879
Magnitude:
102
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
Jill, on the other hand, decides to stay in the military after her injury, working as a procurement specialist. Of course, while she remains in the military, she receives no VA disability compensation, even though her twin Jack is receiving VA disability payments for the same injury all along. At age 55, Jill retires from the military, and starts to receive monthly military retirement checks. Jill applies to the VA for disability compensation based on her knee injury, and it is granted. However, when she begins to receive her VA disability checks, the amount of those checks is subtracted from her monthly military retirement pay.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.57143
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.18958
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.5937282927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2313159872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0933937787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0561005611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0052427258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013576946
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009717713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003859664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001908658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000135677
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.97861E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
89.3
Magnitude:
104
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joe Biden
How can we rationalize this disparate treatment of Jack and Jill? We can't. It makes no sense that those in uniform who suffer a service- connected disability end up being penalized for deciding to remain in the military, while those who leave the military are amply rewarded.The longer you serve in the military, the more you are penalized. Does this make sense? I don't think so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
-0.573
Very Negative
Moderation
Harassment
7.3283828795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3780991537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2101013204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0439241034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0214097308
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0006457314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0005946355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004371851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001837043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.78069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.19524E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.464
Magnitude:
67
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joe Biden
Or let's consider another option. Twins John and Jane both enter the military at the same time, serve in the same position, and retire at the same age. Both receive the same monthly retired pay. John has incurred a service-connected injury, and after retirement, he is granted a disability compensation from the VA. Jane was never injured in the military. However, they both end up getting the same amount of pay, since John's VA disability payment is subtracted from his military retired pay. Does it make sense that we have an elaborate system for disability compensation that ends up treating the injured John and the uninjured Jane the same? I don't think so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27763
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
5.2875705063
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
1.9097743556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.3091381397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.1656731707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0818653731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0025279724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0022439974
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020579004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017041546
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0016376753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005056081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
82.299
Magnitude:
113
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joe Biden
The logical inconsistencies of the present rules are overwhelming. It is time to repeal the provision in current law that prohibits military retirees from receiving concurrent receipt of full military retirement pay along with VA disability compensation. Those who put their lives at risk by putting on the uniform of this country, and who are then disabled as a result of their military service, must be treated fairly and awarded all the benefits they have earned and which they deserve. To do any less makes a mockery of the sacrifices of all our service men and women.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.21131
VADER
0.197
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.7784946356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1771549694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0896186335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0654391246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0369263347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000440144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003217287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002248343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002072713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.52793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.16073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.012
Magnitude:
97
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33