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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS--APRIL 6, 2001
Topics
Entities
Moderation
25 Speakers
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Speakers
Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley said 130 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Chuck Grassley said 2723 words of a total of 24066 words.
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Bob Graham Bob Graham said 98 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Bob Graham said 1782 words of a total of 24066 words.
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Patrick Leahy Patrick Leahy said 74 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Kit Bond Kit Bond said 70 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Kit Bond said 1578 words of a total of 24066 words.
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Max Baucus Max Baucus said 85 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Joseph Lieberman Joseph Lieberman said 51 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 85 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Daniel K. Akaka Daniel K. Akaka said 67 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Barbara Boxer Barbara Boxer said 73 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Herb Kohl Herb Kohl said 44 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Bob Smith Bob Smith said 61 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Orrin Hatch Orrin Hatch said 43 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Hillary Clinton Hillary Clinton said 36 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Russ Feingold Russ Feingold said 33 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Jack Reed Jack Reed said 30 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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John Breaux John Breaux said 35 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Susan Collins Susan Collins said 25 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Harry Reid Harry Reid said 22 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison said 14 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Peter Fitzgerald Peter Fitzgerald said 16 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Conrad Burns Conrad Burns said 24 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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John Ensign John Ensign said 16 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Joe Biden Joe Biden said 15 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Mike DeWine Mike DeWine said 4 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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The Presiding Officer The Presiding Officer said 2 sentences of a total of 1168 sentences.
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Full Transcript
Kit Bond
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill that I believe is vitally important to the health care of children and pregnancy women in America. The goal of this legislation is simply, to make sure more pregnancy women and more children are covered by health insurance so they have access to the health care services they6 need to be healthy.
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
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0335724704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0071228977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004779015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004236697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002110325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001365493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.78675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.1427E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.58E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.159E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.0E-9
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.441
Magnitude:
61
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Kit Bond
The need is great, on any given day, approximately 11 million children and close to half a million pregnant women do not have health insurance coverage. For many of these women and children, they or their family simply can't afford insurance, and lack of insurance often means inability to pay for care. The further tragedy is that quite a few are actually eligible for a public program like Medicaid or the State Children's Health Insurance Program, but many of those don't know they are eligible and are not signed up.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0789637561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0346325251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0160965195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0157289964
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0096991389
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0069029484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000270826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001561023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001382795
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.4626E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
83.057
Magnitude:
89
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Kit Bond
Lack of health insurance can lead to numerous health problems, both for children and for pregnant women. A child without health coverage is much less likely to receive the health care services that are needed to ensure the child is healthy, happy, and fully able to learn and grow. An uninsured pregnant woman is much less likely to get critical prenatal care that reduces the risk of health problems for both the woman and the child. Babies whose mothers receive no prenatal care or late prenatal care are at-risk for many health problems. including birth defects, premature births, and low birth-weight.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30769
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61091
VADER
0.459
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0609395793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0107440712
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0081117723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0065845488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024319435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014698921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001020875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002733466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.50526E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.28411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
95.605
Magnitude:
101
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Kit Bond
The bill I am introducing deals with this insurance problem in two ways.
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
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0425289181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.015111237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0138051342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0121612022
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0053815973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029297285
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004856654
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002399434
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002257877
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001785056
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.78618E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
88.435
Magnitude:
13
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Kit Bond
First, it allows states to provide prenatal care for low-income pregnant women under the State Children's Health Insurance Program -- also known as SCHIP -- if the state chooses.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.6947701573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1586767263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0130584129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0117067277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0102396967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0030962412
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029520588
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0013773596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001925002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001216334
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.97048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
47.022
Magnitude:
29
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
36.029
Magnitude:
29
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Kit Bond
Through the joint federal-state SCHIP program, states are currently expanding the availability of health insurance for low-income children. However, federal law prevents states from using SCHIP funds to provide prenatal care to low-income pregnant women over age 19, even though babies born to many low-income women become eligible for SCHIP as soon as they are born.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.542
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0415881717
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0286552851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0109197637
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0061618157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0034712986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017149863
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014954003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002715452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.08347E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2353E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.943E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
50.955
Magnitude:
55
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
35.68
Magnitude:
55
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Kit Bond
Approximately 41,000 additional women could be covered for prenatal care. There are literally billions of dollars of SCHIP funds that states have not used yet, so I would hope that most states would choose this option. This provision will not impact federal SCHIP expenditures because it does not change the existing federal spending caps for SCHIP. Babies born to pregnant women covered by a state's SCHIP program would be automatically enrolled and receive immediate coverage under SCHIP themselves.
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
0.494
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.016627484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0092166789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0044016506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015140796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010030792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001709271
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001360375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3511E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.68997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.8496E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7875E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
55.228
Magnitude:
77
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
30.646
Magnitude:
77
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14
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
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Kit Bond
It is foolish to deny prenatal care to a pregnant mother and then, only after the baby is born, provide the child with coverage under SCHIP. Prenatal care can be just as important to a newborn baby as postnatal care, and the prenatal care is of course important for the mother as well.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.046712425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0147203216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.013186055
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.010824488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049434711
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042844971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.80105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.85876E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.94795E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.2846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.501E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
69.853
Magnitude:
53
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Kit Bond
We know that states will be interested. Two states have already gone through the difficult Health Care Financing Administration waiver process to get permission to cover pregnant women through their SCHIP programs. But you shouldn't have to get a waiver to do something that makes so much sense. This bill will make it an automatic option that any state can do without the need of a waiver.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0473945111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0356547214
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0073768751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0042999614
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.001347034
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012253431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011906592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003182593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000279931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.65096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.22205E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
70.618
Magnitude:
67
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Kit Bond
Second, the bill will help states reach out to women and children who are eligible for, but are not enrolled in, Medicaid or SCHIP. Approximately 340,000 pregnant women and several million children are estimated to be eligible for but not enrolled in Medicaid. Millions of additional children are eligible for but not yet enrolled in SCHIP. We must reach out to these people to make sure they know they have options which they are not using.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Self-Harm
0.0313164695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0257152511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.01869486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055167817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050664039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0021173597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0012719802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003308372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003085019
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.95173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.27867E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
81.971
Magnitude:
75
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Kit Bond
When Congress passed the welfare reform bill back in 1996, we created a $500 million fund that states could tap into to make sure that all Medicaid-eligible people stayed in Medicaid. The problem is that only half of that fund has been used. My bill would give states more flexibility to use this fund to reach out to both Medicaid and SCHIP-eligible women and children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.521
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0244694093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0107826418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0104688428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0079615595
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0018362793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011671679
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001776222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.07669E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.0708E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.6159E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.498E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
94.888
Magnitude:
63
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Kit Bond
In addition, my bill tries to make greater use of what is known as presumptive eligibility. Under presumptive eligibility, states are allowed to temporarily enroll children whose family income appears to be below Medicaid or SCHIP income standards, until a final determination of eligibility is made. This is useful because it allows people to get health care services at the same time that they are waiting, sometimes for as much as a month or two, for a final eligibility determination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.919
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0322121865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0153218527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018618852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0015052729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007270748
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002432397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001581707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001420347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.76082E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.57017E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.9377E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
66.277
Magnitude:
80
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Kit Bond
Without presumptive eligibility, experience has shown that fewer people will fill out the applications forms, and fewer people will be willing to wait until a final decision is made. When it comes to trying to ensure that people get health care, we need to remove as many barriers as possible. That is why presumptive eligibility is useful, it removes a barrier.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0407346059
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0064931373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0044713466
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0024587849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017722723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002441069
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002174319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001741279
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.79873E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.13287E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.8381E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
42.903
Magnitude:
61
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
36.555
Magnitude:
61
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Kit Bond
Right now, states may grant presumptive eligibility for both pregnant women in Medicaid and for children in Medicaid and in SCHIP. Because my legislation would allow pregnant women to be covered through SCHIP for the first time, my bill also extends presumptive eligibility for pregnant women into the SCHIP program. In addition, in legislation passed last December, Congress expanded the types of sites states can use to grant presumptive eligibility for children to also include schools and other entities that states think will be able to identify people eligible for these programs. However, we failed to give states the ability to use these additional entities as sites to enroll pregnant women. My bill would correct that omission.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0205138684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0091620335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0064921966
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.004702498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007184144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003820591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002815613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001808514
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001643542
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.22822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.6941E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
74.351
Magnitude:
117
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
31
Kit Bond
The bottom line is that this bill will help provide health care to more pregnant women. With hundreds of thousands of pregnant women lacking insurance, and with hundreds of thousands lacking adequate prenatal care, we are compelled to focus on this issue.
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
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0150627428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0035392044
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034325367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0011365419
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0010939751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010209138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007274959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004867211
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001479823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.63217E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.53929E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.604
Magnitude:
42
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Kit Bond
I believe this is crucial legislation, and urge my colleagues to join me in support of it so that we can pass this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0021605598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009910358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002365276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001838852
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001783119
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001502504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.3802E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
9.498E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.119E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.209E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.162E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
60.474
Magnitude:
24
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, today I rise to introduce the Enrolled Agent Credentials Protection Act. This legislation would make it clear that Enrolled Agents have the right to use their federally granted credentials, by making it clear that states shall not restrict enrolled agents from using the words "Enrolled Agent" or the abbreviations "EA" and "E.A." A number of states have enacted laws that restrict the right of Enrolled Agents to use their credentials or designations as Enrolled Agents. The Supreme Court has held in similar situations that because the Federal Government grants the license, restricting its use is an unmerited exercise of state powers. This legislation is consistent with the Uniform Accountancy Act, Third Edition, as drafted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and National Association of State Accountancy Boards.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73913
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.76766
VADER
0.806
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0249425793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0106214735
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032781703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019840612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016183043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012931324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000814387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.89448E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.06993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2475E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.337E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.006
Magnitude:
50
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
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
50
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Chuck Grassley
Enrolled Agents have been providing valuable services to taxpayers since 1884. Since that time, the profession has evolved and now includes preparing and advising on tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts and any entity with tax- reporting requirements. They also provide affordable representation to individuals and small businesses with disputes before the Internal Revenue Service. At present, there are approximately 35,000 Enrolled Agents in the country providing practical and affordable tax service to taxpayers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.26316
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0058699763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005319094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004154043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001075422
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.68149E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.01945E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.96674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.759E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.82E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.34E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.77E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.169
Magnitude:
122
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Chuck Grassley
Enrolled Agents are highly qualified tax professionals. While certified public accountants and licensed attorneys also represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service, only Enrolled Agents are required to demonstrate to the IRS their technical competence in the field of taxation. In order to maintain their status as Enrolled Agents, they must take 72 hours of continuing professional education, reported every three years to the IRS. Because Enrolled Agents focus on federal taxes and tax administration, they are able to keep on the forefront of current changes in the law and regulations.
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)
0.36772
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0428153173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0149129002
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.014071312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0097392054
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0075749296
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018120483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004245009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.90481E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.95497E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5578E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.282E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
95.352
Magnitude:
132
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Chuck Grassley
The Enrolled Agent designation dates to the Enabling Act of 1884 and the profession is regulated by Treasury Circular 230, the same body of regulations that governs the practice of attorneys and certified public accountants before the Internal Revenue.
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
0.202
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0178614835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034987566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0019821247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004393016
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001950796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.02874E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.37425E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.46605E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.07282E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.02325E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.9695E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
96.067
Magnitude:
83
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.1
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chuck Grassley
This bill would restate the statutory validation that Enrolled Agents hold and allow them the right to use their credentials as Enrolled Agents. In doing so, this bill does not add to the powers that Enrolled Agents currently maintain, nor would it affect the rules and regulations provided for in Treasury Circular 230.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.402
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1423562993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0201564006
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006821985
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005971028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000456204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002405754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.99028E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.8379E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4884E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.3696E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1448E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
95.569
Magnitude:
41
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Chuck Grassley
Section 10.30 of Circular 230 authorizes Enrolled Agents to advertise and display their ability to practice before the IRS provided the designation is not misleading or deceptive to the public. Neither Congress nor the Treasury Department ever intended for states to interfere with the right of Enrolled Agents to inform taxpayers that they hold a license to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.374
Somewhat Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0365689688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0262969901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085898122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039338647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032831445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013382632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000441817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002226693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.65905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.384E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
65.204
Magnitude:
187
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Breaux
Mr. President, I am introducing legislation today to address a problem that has prevented municipal gas systems from using their tax exempt borrowing authority to obtain an assured, long-term supply of competitively-priced natural gas. I am joined today by my colleagues, Senators Thompson, Miller, Cleland, Landrieu, Shelby, Bunning and Frist.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.477
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0336189609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.003086586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002380528
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021384825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002276317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001298888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.44078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.98969E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.86674E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.3191E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.3116E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
34.982
Magnitude:
106
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
John Breaux
There are approximately 1,000 publicly owned gas distribution systems in the United States, the vast majority of which are located in small towns and rural communities across my home state of Louisiana and across the country. In 1993, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, restructured the natural gas industry so that municipal gas systems could no longer purchase natural gas supplies on a reliable and regulated basis from interstate natural gas pipelines. This fundamental change in the marketplace meant that for the first time municipal gas systems had to acquire reliable gas supplies and transport on their own in a deregulated marketplace. In response, many formed joint action agencies -- as contemplated in the FERC restructuring, to acquire and manage the delivery of gas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1430983073
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0125352584
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013284669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007734724
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002837355
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001238794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000117067
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.08381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.50222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.9083E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.7736E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
91.916
Magnitude:
114
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
John Breaux
In today's turbulent natural gas markets, long-term prepaid supply arrangements are the most reliable means of obtaining an assured supply of natural gas. To fund prepaid supply contracts, a municipality or a joint action agency issues tax-exempt bonds. These contracts contain stiff penalties if the supplier fails to fulfill its contract -- making this the most reliable gas supply that municipal gas agencies can purchase. The seller discounts the price for several reasons including the fact that a prepaid contract eliminates the normal credit risk associated with selling gas to non-rated governmental entities. Municipal gas systems are able to obtain these firm gas supplies at more competitive prices. Until August of 1999, joint action agencies entered into prepayment supply contracts with gas suppliers to obtain a long-term, e.g., 10-year, supply of gas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.843
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1341258991
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0066874105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0009192629
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003701788
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003262574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003095213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001970784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001598035
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001562737
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001446531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.84411E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
45.269
Magnitude:
65
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Health
Score:
28.732
Magnitude:
65
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
John Breaux
In August 1999, the IRS effectively prevented municipal gas systems from using their tax-exempt borrowing authority to fund the purchase of long-term, prepaid supplies of natural gas for their citizens. In a statement on an unrelated matter, the IRS questioned whether the purchase of a commodity, such as natural gas, under a prepaid contract financed by tax-exempt bonds has a principal purpose of earning an investment return. In this scenario, the bonds would run afoul of the arbitrage rules of the Internal Revenue Code.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.791
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0134125148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0043263262
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004249675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003320263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001570292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001195506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.90916E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.82216E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.25384E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.08406E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.52956E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
26.47
Magnitude:
44
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
John Breaux
Confusion over the IRS' statement and fear of impending regulations has led to the effective elimination of an extremely effective method of securing natural gas for local communities. The IRS has yet to issue any clarification or guidance on this issue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.706
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0820821384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0180832794
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003402078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002468257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001694779
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001090332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.40161E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.0285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
4.51679E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.26082E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.85E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
94.881
Magnitude:
78
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John Breaux
Under current law, tax-exempt bonds may not be used to raise proceeds that are then used to acquire "investment-type property" having a higher yield than the bonds. Governmental bonds that violate this arbitrage restriction do not qualify for tax-exempt status. Treasury regulations provide that investment-type property includes certain prepayments for property or services "if a principal purpose for prepaying is to receive an investment return." But, "a prepayment does not give rise to investment-type property if . . . the prepayment is made for a substantial business purpose other than investment return and the issuer has no commercially reasonable alternative to the prepayment. . . ." A nearly identical standard is used to determine whether a prepayment transaction is treated as a loan for purposes of the private loan-financing test. If a transaction is considered a private loan financing, the bonds are treated as private activity bonds. Although municipal gas systems clearly have a "substantial business purpose" for entering into prepayment transactions and "no commercially reasonable alternative," the lack of clarification on this IRS language has hampered the most efficient tool available to public gas systems to secure long-term supplies of natural gas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.39394
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.39394
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.80563
VADER
0.74
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.149258622
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0236821928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0030773132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001224787
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004450801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001623987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001305104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001269173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
8.01885E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.90554E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.63736E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
92.028
Magnitude:
82
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
88
Sprache Difficult Word Count
69
John Breaux
The bill does not overturn current law or any IRS regulations. It simply clarifies the law, both with respect to the arbitrage rules and the private loan financing rules, to allow an effective and reasonably- priced energy delivery system to continue unimpeded.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0109154433
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0057683381
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030703512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.002046346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007138659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000581922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.22208E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.01174E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.99649E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.57895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.1355E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
96.795
Magnitude:
77
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
John Breaux
The United States is in the midst of an energy crisis. Natural gas distribution systems are scrambling to obtain an assured supply of natural gas, even while prices have skyrocketed in the last few months. The ability of small communities to use their tax-exempt borrowing authority to obtain a long-term, assured supply of competitively-priced natural gas is essential. By clarifying current law, we provide a low- cost natural gas option for millions of Americans across the country.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0651738257
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0389414694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002842948
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001411559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
9.66048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.35223E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
4.81629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.8066E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.8256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.5112E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.6637E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
73.055
Magnitude:
85
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
John Breaux
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
0.0091805749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015912137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0001936231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001248869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.65992E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.38193E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.48156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5631E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4489E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.167E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.253E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
80.452
Magnitude:
111
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Susan Collins
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joining with my colleague from Wisconsin, Senator Russ Feingold, in introducing the Teaching Children to Save Lives Act which will help train a generation of potential lifesavers by providing funding for programs to teach children the basic lifesaving skill of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.
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)
3.04452
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0039555969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0034549703
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.003102238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014117014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001422886
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.94793E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.05504E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.81089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.1343E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.458E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.356E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Susan Collins
Approximately 220,000 Americans die each year of sudden cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association estimates that about 50,000 of these lives could be saved each year if more people implemented what it calls the "Chain of Survival," which includes an immediate call to 911, early CPR and defibrillation, and early advanced life support. The Teaching Children to Save Lives Act, which we are introducing today, will help strengthen the second link in this chain by providing grants to schools to implement CPR training programs. Schools could use these funds to work in conjunction with community organizations such as local fire and police departments, hospitals, parent-teacher associations and others to provide CPR training. The legislation authorizes $30 million over three years for the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to States to support these community partnerships and to help schools train teachers and purchase materials such as mannequins. Those schools that are fortunate enough to have CPR programs will be able to apply for funding to help train students in the use of automated external defibrillators, a life-saving device that shocks a heart back to its normal rhythm when it stops beating.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.74359
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.74359
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.83621
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0365689688
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0262969901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0085898122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039338647
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032831445
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013382632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000441817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002226693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.3368E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.65905E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.384E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
61
Sprache Difficult Word Count
61
Susan Collins
We have all heard stories about situations where a school age child or teenager has been the witness, perhaps the only witness, to a heart attack or other health emergency. Many kids, and adults for that matter, simply don't know what to do in the face of such an emergency. Given the proper training, however, our young people are perfectly capable of responding to calmly and appropriately to a life-threatening situation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0107328378
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0106135049
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0073677147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0011251407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000869276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007516376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004165218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001262363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.9003E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9756E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2665E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Susan Collins
For example, the Red Cross in Maine recently honored Sara Boyorak, a student at Bangor High School, for her quick response when her 22-month old nephew Blake, suddenly stopped breathing. Sara was riding in the car with Blake and her parents to a family get-together. It was a miserably hot day and Blake was suffering from a terrible ear infection. Sara was entertaining Blake in his car seat when he suddenly stopped responding to her. She then noticed that his face was turning a bluish color. Evidently, the heat of the day combined with the fever from his ear infection had caused Blake to stop breathing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.765
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0164725352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029260344
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020607162
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001666804
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005262146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003542526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.82564E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.7466E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
5.0411E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3473E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2428E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Susan Collins
Sara had taken CPR in a Red Cross class at her school so she was prepared and knew just what to do. She immediately leaped into action and initiated the "Chain of Survival." She directed her father to stop the car and her mother to call 911 on the cell phone. She then placed Blake on the back seat of the car, and, when she had determined that he was not breathing and had no pulse, she started performing CPR, just as she had learned in her class. As a consequence of her quick action, Blake regained consciousness before the ambulance arrived, and will soon be celebrating his third birthday, thanks to his Aunt Sara.
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
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0161438467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0018067287
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0017816894
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000828802
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007021159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001368251
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.04257E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.73294E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7516E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.213E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.031E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Susan Collins
The Teaching Children to Save Lives Act will enable more school children like Sara to learn the CPR skills they may need to save the life of a family member or loved one. Moreover, teaching CPR to our children and teens will not only improve their confidence in responding to emergencies, but it will also encourage them to update and maintain these skills into adulthood.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.916
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0365020096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0118198383
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0116040559
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035326218
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0019346739
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007424621
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.2475E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.94102E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.91035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.741E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.98E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Susan Collins
The Teaching Children to Save Lives Act is supported by coalition of groups including the American Heart Association, the Red Cross, the National Education Association, and the School Nurses Association, and I urge all of my colleagues to join us in cosponsoring the 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)
3.04452
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1179640763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0085971129
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0033706641
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029191335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020570467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000152483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
6.70798E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.68139E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.62844E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.5026E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I rise today to join my friend and colleague from Maine to introduce the "Teaching Children to Save Lives Act." This legislation will help schools in their efforts to provide students with chain of survival training, including training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, and in the use of Automated External Defibrillators, AEDs. It is vital that we support local and community based efforts to equip younger generations with the necessary skills to deal with life-threatening cardiac emergencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.935
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2284867456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0508301135
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0503261981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0080248545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00194157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.69061E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.20459E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.55942E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.5845E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.4073E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3699E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.863
Magnitude:
49
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Russ Feingold
Over two hundred twenty thousand Americans die each year of sudden cardiac arrest. About 50,000 of these victims lives could be saved each year if more people implemented the "Chain of Survival," which includes an immediate call to 911, early CPR and defibrillation, and early advanced life support. The Teaching Children to Save Lives Act will help strengthen the second link in the Chain by providing grants to schools to implement CPR training programs and help some schools train their students in AED use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1977757318
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0229064011
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0075457814
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0070774731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0028504399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003361552
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002777521
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001976973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.58182E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.621E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.93E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
93.611
Magnitude:
107
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Russ Feingold
In Wisconsin, we've seen many examples where a school age child or teenager is the first witness to a heart attack. Unfortunately, most kids would not know what to do in the face of such an emergency. As a matter of fact, many adults wouldn't know what to do either. In response to this break in the chain of survival, a number of localities have pushed for increased CPR training and public access to defibrillation in 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)
0.64663
VADER
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1243982231
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.103308598
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0157911796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073919233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005917751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003126917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.66658E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.7153E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9346E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.34E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.06E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
69.172
Magnitude:
42
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Russ Feingold
In my home state of Wisconsin, a broad coalition including the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association and the Children's Hospital Foundation created Project Adam in memory of a student who tragically collapsed and passed away while playing competitive sports. This legislation follows the lead of Project Adam, which fosters awareness of the potential for sudden cardiac arrest in the adolescent population and facilitates training of high school staff and students in CPR and in the use of AEDs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Harassment
7.1496300399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0309993397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.018380578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0159827934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013096722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
2.39451E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.3382E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.6375E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4575E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.501E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.232E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Immigration
Score:
86.093
Magnitude:
53
Code:
9
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#9
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Russ Feingold
The Teaching Children to Save Lives Act builds on these efforts by providing funding to teach the basics of the chain of survival and provide funding for AED training devices. This legislation also has sufficient flexibility to allow States and communities the ability to address their local needs. For example, schools could either begin their efforts to teach the Chain of Survival by starting a CPR training program or build on existing efforts by applying for grants to train students to use automatic external defibrillators. As a result of Project Adam, at least one life has been saved so far and three other children have survived episodes because of early defibrillation.
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
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1077429159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0927430927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0079921236
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0055274399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0050183578
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032950418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001883664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.23614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.64723E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.28073E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.2788E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
41.874
Magnitude:
51
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Russ Feingold
Many of our schools lack the resources they need for basic health educational programs. This legislation would follow the lead of local efforts such as Project Adam and demonstrate that the Federal government wants to be a partner in these lifesaving efforts.
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
-0.318
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.932599511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.3206775989
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0797523709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0236936889
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.007938694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0019253146
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009430874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004280106
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002036704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.31749E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.62413E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.863
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Russ Feingold
I want to especially thank my friend from Maine, Senator Collins, who has worked with me to improve the chain of survival across the United States. Without her leadership last year on our legislation to improve access to defibrillators in rural areas, we would not have been able to move forward with legislation that will improve cardiac survival rates across rural communities.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
83.7826192379
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.0101408064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
1.8355494365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.1350896899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0920252642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0185622324
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0021355723
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0015435235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006772835
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002464124
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002138478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.398
Magnitude:
34
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Russ Feingold
I hope my colleagues will join us in our continued efforts to improve cardiac arrest rates by working with us to pass this important legislation to provide communities the support they need to effectively teach CPR in the schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.881
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0414197217
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0338246638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0119272736
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.007733555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0011661555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007457826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000630526
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002667704
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001663358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.77154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.12834E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
96.226
Magnitude:
71
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Herb Kohl
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Medicare and Medicaid Nursing Services Quality Improvement Act. I am pleased to work with Senators Dorgan and Conrad in this important effort to improve the quality of care in our nation's nursing homes.
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
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0335438875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0268947828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0045700101
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035299923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004523845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002255918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001530353
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.64237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.9306E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.00951E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7348E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
66.629
Magnitude:
52
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
26.231
Magnitude:
52
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.6
Gunning-Fog Score
8.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Herb Kohl
This legislation serves two purposes. First, as part of an 8-State demonstration project, it allows Wisconsin nursing homes to continue utilizing Resident Assistants, or "single task employees" as they are referred to in Wisconsin, to help provide care to residents. Second, it provides for a thorough evaluation of Resident Assistants to assess their impact on quality of care, as well as their impact on the recruitment, retention, and salaries of other nursing staff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.891
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1065996476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0820664165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0342139771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0241433896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0146389968
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0113644346
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020128504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.001252192
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005632722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.7467E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.22109E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
39.234
Magnitude:
46
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
34.285
Magnitude:
46
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Herb Kohl
For the past seven years, many nursing facilities in Wisconsin have been utilizing single task employees to help provide care to residents. Single task employees have helped primarily with feeding and hydration services and have provided often-needed extra assistance during the busier mealtime hours. All single task employees must go through a training program. In many cases, those who perform these single tasks are already on staff serving in other non-nursing capacities.
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)
1.27297
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.2200769493
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0170950836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0098334385
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0030082634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008294029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008260039
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.40606E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.387E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.5447E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3771E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1166E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
63.332
Magnitude:
56
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Herb Kohl
Last year, the Health Care Financing Administration, HCFA, notified the State of Wisconsin that the use of single task employees in nursing homes was not permissible under Federal law. In particular, HCFA noted that only staff who have undergone the required training to become a Certified Nurse Aide, CNA, may perform nursing-related tasks in Medicaid facilities. Therefore, faced with no other recourse, Wisconsin submitted and HCFA approved a plan to phase out the use of single task employees by the end of 2001.
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
0.586
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
1.4389753342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2325706882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0697438954
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0640531536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0210542901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055581979
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0009720993
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000206165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000122612
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.28303E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.5852E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.455
Magnitude:
91
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Herb Kohl
I am deeply concerned that the immediate removal of all single task employees could worsen staffing shortages that many Wisconsin nursing homes already face. A December, 2000 survey of 247 Wisconsin nursing homes found that nearly 32 percent were currently suspending or restricting admissions or had done so in the prior six months due to inadequate staffing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.848
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0394713512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0209493606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0075693984
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060476868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007172335
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002758604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.85609E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.62777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.36623E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.7849E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.1753E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.396
Magnitude:
205
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Herb Kohl
I recognize that there are many factors that have contributed to staffing shortages in Wisconsin and across the nation. I believe that we need to look for long-term solutions to strengthen training and improve staffing in nursing homes, and I am committed to working in that effort. We must all work together to find ways to attract greater numbers of qualified people to become CNAs, and ensure they receive the support, training and compensation they deserve for their hard work and dedication.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.76471
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.82455
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0030528041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0026091249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0014810461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.00134274
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004171869
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003652201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001956051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.87115E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.51012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.66876E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.2003E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
91.185
Magnitude:
80
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Herb Kohl
In the meantime, this legislation provides a short-term solution to address the staffing shortages Wisconsin nursing homes face today. Under the bill, Wisconsin would be one of 8 demonstration States and could continue to use single task workers, referred to in the legislation as "Resident Assistants" to account for differences in terminology between States. The information we obtain from these Demonstration States will help us evaluate the impact of Resident Assistants and provide us with valuable insight to improve the quality of nursing home care.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.10413
VADER
0.925
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0875159167
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.067204982
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0342855317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0029721316
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0022583856
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018518675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003251988
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.91009E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.92044E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.41436E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.45603E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
92.179
Magnitude:
64
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Herb Kohl
Because this is a Demonstration Project, this bill provides safeguards to closely monitor the use of Resident Assistants. Under the bill, Resident Assistants would be limited to providing assistance with feeding and hydration. All Resident Assistants would be required to go through a training program approved by the State. They must be trained in feeding and hydration skills, recognizing and alerting licensed staff to the signs of malnutrition and dehydration, understanding the aging and disease processes of the elderly, responding to choking emergencies and alerting licensed staff to other emergencies, taking precautions to prevent the spread of disease, and residents' rights. In addition, all Resident Assistants must be supervised at all times by a licensed health professional.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0130980581
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0063278538
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030486233
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021679094
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0016159649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006395122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000453023
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004304659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001476183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.57426E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.79909E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
95.087
Magnitude:
138
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
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
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Herb Kohl
I also want to stress that this bill strictly prohibits nursing homes from replacing certified nursing staff with Resident Assistants, and Resident Assistants may not be counted toward any minimum staffing requirements that nursing homes are or could be required to meet. Let me be clear: Resident Assistants are not intended to serve as a substitute for the specialized care that nurse aides provide. They are intended to be utilized as supplemental help with feeding and hydration services for residents, to provide an extra pair of hands at busier mealtimes, and to provide some assistance to nurse aides who are stretched so thin so they can focus on other critical nursing tasks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.48148
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.00552
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0337289297
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0152237568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028334525
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0025391932
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013909133
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013397227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005010294
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003386347
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001261642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001049862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.23274E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
78.762
Magnitude:
39
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.5
Gunning-Fog Score
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Herb Kohl
Most importantly, let me reiterate that this is a time-limited demonstration project. This legislation ensures that we collect reliable data on the use of Resident Assistants, which will be analyzed by an advisory panel made up of nursing home representatives, Long-Term Ombudsmen, State and Federal officials, consumer groups, and labor representatives.
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
0.452
Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0343204767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0107679276
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0098322664
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006224613
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0047772359
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0033001455
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0015277077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0005430141
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004003681
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001423474
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.88449E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
70.724
Magnitude:
87
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Herb Kohl
The advisory panel will look at a variety of factors to determine the impact of the project, including: the effect on quality of care compared to non-demonstration States, the effect on staffing levels and ratios in nursing homes, the effect on recruitment, retention and salaries of nursing aides, and resident satisfaction with feeding and hydration services.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0142702105
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0122155136
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0037870213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0032021358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015233897
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005940244
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005098803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002735038
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001803295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.64872E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.5163E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
97.941
Magnitude:
41
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Herb Kohl
The advisory panel will evaluate this data and submit recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Secretary will then submit a final report to Congress on the demonstration. If the Secretary finds that the Demonstration project resulted in diminished quality of feeding and hydration services, or if recruitment, retention, or salaries of nursing staff decreased as a direct result of the use of Resident Assistants, then the demonstration project would end and all nursing homes must cease using Resident Assistants. However, if the Secretary finds that the demonstration projects were successful, only then may the Secretary expand the use of Resident Assistants nationwide, but with the same safeguards as the demonstration project. They would be limited to feeding and hydration services, required to undergo comprehensive training and be supervised by licensed health professionals, and be subject to the same requirement that they may only augment, not replace nursing staff.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.827
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0163537828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0141095763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0032969747
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029046771
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007006831
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002629589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.52886E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.11487E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.50514E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.2047E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5164E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
42.73
Magnitude:
47
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.7
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
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
49
Herb Kohl
This legislation will not only help stave off an even greater staffing problem in Wisconsin today. It will also give us the opportunity to take a closer look at Resident Assistants so we can make an informed determination as to whether they can help improve the quality of care in our nation's nursing homes. Our nursing homes in Wisconsin believe that Resident Assistants can be a valuable addition, and this bill will allow us to keep an open mind and look at all of the evidence in a thorough evaluation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.90476
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.90476
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.61496
VADER
0.949
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0079226913
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026364956
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0020911481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020563484
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0010074037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006577568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006009653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003269068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001713029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.4818E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.8419E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
41.286
Magnitude:
76
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
36.476
Magnitude:
76
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Herb Kohl
This legislation helps address the challenges we face today. At the same time, let me reiterate that I am committed to working with my colleagues to look for longer-term solutions to address staffing shortages in order to ensure quality nursing home care far into the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.872
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0627455302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0372872222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0185680547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0068023153
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0063666826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0059178397
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0035488432
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0016376487
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002385839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002313247
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.4071E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
77.477
Magnitude:
88
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Herb Kohl
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
0.1641288283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0546571275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0455208472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0286610797
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0110714696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0004253446
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004084882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002596277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001897076
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.85177E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.7019E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
88.512
Magnitude:
52
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Mike DeWine
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 > Graphic
0.0015284728
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0012765273
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003801402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003000825
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.000278473
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002580204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002435148
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002098999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001402394
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.35421E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.57012E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
80.615
Magnitude:
58
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Kit Bond
Mr. President, today I am introducing a bill to improve access for certain small businesses in competing for overseas construction contracts for the Department of State. Small businesses that have been able to participate in smaller construction projects overseas, through one of the small business programs, would be able to compete for larger construction contracts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0092707109
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026583137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0018123181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013971976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0009763619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003813791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002956976
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.86417E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.85679E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.36111E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Social Welfare
Score:
84.767
Magnitude:
78
Code:
13
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#13
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Kit Bond
The effect of these changes is to enhance competition for these contracts. Moreover, greater competition usually means reduced costs to the taxpayer. Finally, these changes allow us to recoup the benefits from the Government programs directed at small business. We ensure that, after helping businesses grow and develop in our small business programs, they are then able to compete in the open market for Government construction contracts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.869
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1274513081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0676972209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061639439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007832356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007520427
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005979068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003002949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001154929
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.38729E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.74757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.3456E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
96.265
Magnitude:
131
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Kit Bond
This is certainly the goal of these small business programs, but unfortunately a technical glitch currently prevents this goal from being realized in overseas State Department construction contracts. This bill would correct that.
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)
0.51083
VADER
-0.238
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1722800895
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1190390671
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0017635592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005481919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005055425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003773816
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002585919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002050041
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001468301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001176639
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6464E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
92.788
Magnitude:
90
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Kit Bond
Specifically, these provisions would make a minor change to both the Foreign Service Buildings Act, 1926, and the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, both of which impose related restrictions on the firms that may do construction of overseas State Department facilities. Most of the restrictions are security-related and have to do with ensuring the firms are American in their ownership, control, and workforce. Some other provisions seek to ensure they have the technical capacity actually to perform the work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.058372732
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0318962935
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0316705817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0017129531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0014114497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000507509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002134456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001561918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001162959
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.05596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.29811E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
93.538
Magnitude:
110
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
30
Kit Bond
One provision directed at the "technical capacity" issue says the firms must have performed work, comparable to the work they are seeking, in the United States. The legislative history makes clear that this particular restriction is in the law solely as an issue of past performance, not as a security matter. Since these measures passed, a small number of firms participating in small business programs have done work exclusively overseas, including work on State Department diplomatic and consular establishments. They therefore have a demonstrated past performance ability to do the work, but the two laws above currently exclude them from doing so in State Department contracts over $5 million. (They were previously able to participate because the sole source contracts under a couple of small business programs are limited to $3 million, so the restrictions in these two laws did not come into play.) The bottom line here is that we have small business programs intended to give firms the opportunity to show what they can do and to help expand the Government's vendor base. However, once these firms move beyond the small business program or seek to compete for larger contracts, we have these two laws that exclude firms who have demonstrated the ability to do overseas construction, simply because they have not done work domestically. This is a waste of the Government's investment in their business development. This bill would allow overseas work done specifically at State Department installations to count in showing their capacity to perform subsequent contracts.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.61904
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41935
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41935
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86222
VADER
0.841
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1776844845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0612352043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.008209551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0061306986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0053091833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0021873409
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0020098178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019451876
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000795079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007603293
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001616592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
74.958
Magnitude:
75
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
83
Sprache Difficult Word Count
69
Kit Bond
This is a relatively simple change that will increase opportunity and help the State Department maintain a strong contractor base to do this important construction work. It should be noncontroversial, and I look forward to working with the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Foreign Relations Committee to make these changes happen.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.878
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1330598025
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1024828176
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0044419456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017844321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0012088301
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008439275
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003903358
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0002811878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002314248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001897456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001474617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
94.104
Magnitude:
110
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Kit Bond
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
0.0935085118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0257905573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002701151
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.98578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.87362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
3.60917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.46813E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.75213E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4461E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.9891E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.7879E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
89.575
Magnitude:
189
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Mike DeWine
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
Harassment
1.2537680566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.2092364477
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0909071532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0477587222
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0116724179
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0083676896
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0038430957
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002118605
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.31629E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.6308E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.3594E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
55.514
Magnitude:
40
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
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
Harry Reid
Mr. President, I rise today along with my colleague from Nevada, Senator Ensign, as well as the Nevada delegation in the House of Representatives, to introduce legislation designating the United States Post Office facility located at 811 Main Street in Yerington, NV, as the "Joseph E. Dini, Jr. Post Office." When the Nevada State Legislature opened its 71st session earlier this year, something was very different. For the first time in more than sixteen years, Joe Dini was not the Speaker of the Assembly. For an unparalleled eight times, Joe Dini was elected Speaker by his peers in the Nevada State Assembly. Now the Speaker Emeritus, Joe Dini is in his eighteenth term representing his beloved home town of Yerington, NV, and is the longest serving Member in the history of the Nevada State Assembly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1504765241
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1005561906
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0664300402
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0090697511
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0024146277
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013150714
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007109696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001932682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001324915
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.60087E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.56222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
35.945
Magnitude:
34
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Government Operations
Score:
21.301
Magnitude:
34
Code:
20
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#20
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Harry Reid
Joe Dini was born and raised in the small town of Yerington, NV. Many of my colleagues in the Senate have heard me talk about my hometown of Searchlight at the southern tip of the State of Nevada. As much as I love Searchlight, Joe Dini adores his beloved hometown of Yerington. A native Nevada, Joe attended the University of Nevada in Reno and was first elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1966. As a freshman elected to the Assembly in 1969, I had the pleasure to work with Joe Dini, and I looked to him as a mentor and a friend. In 1973, he became Speaker pro tempore of the Chamber, and in 1975 he was elected majority leader. During his tenure, Joe became the leading authority in the legislature on western water issues, a subject that is vitally important to our state, especially in the many rural communities throughout Nevada.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0972902577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0365091604
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0169756298
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0083832638
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0027160168
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021481075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.001618187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0012394853
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0008510219
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0003103157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002918986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
96.033
Magnitude:
64
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Harry Reid
Joe is also an active participant with many community service organizations in Yerington and throughout Nevada. He is a member of the Yerington Rotary Club and the Yerington Volunteer Fire Department, and has been recognized by a variety of groups such as the Nevada State Firefighters Association, the Nevada Wildlife Federation, the Nevada State Education Association and the Nevada Judges Association. The Kiwanis Club in Yerington has also recognized Joe Dini as its Man of the Year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0058121859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0043780776
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020986299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008254881
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003139332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002724536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001229024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
9.88594E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.40724E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.52785E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
94.497
Magnitude:
10
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Harry Reid
It is a pleasure and honor to join my colleagues from Nevada in introducing this bill naming the post office on Main Street in his beloved hometown of Yerington, Nevada, after Joseph E. Dini, Jr. By recognizing his dedication to a career in public service, we are also thanking Joe for a life-long commitment to the people and the State of Nevada.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.933
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.4147783387
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0821601541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0549399061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0509803125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0392546295
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0063428182
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0020270609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0014555147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0009659382
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006032753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0003021497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
86.393
Magnitude:
48
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Harry Reid
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
Sexual
0.0643532258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0366501481
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0168976127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.006661658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0047509173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0031851781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.89035E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.24281E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.10689E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.96744E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.03754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
88.85
Magnitude:
79
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
John Ensign
Mr. President, I rise today in order to join my colleague Senator Reid and other members of the Nevada Delegation in introducing a bill that would designate the U.S. Post Office facility located at 811 Main Street in Yerington, as the "Joseph E. Dini, Jr. Post Office." Jospeh Deni was born and raised in Yerington, Nevada. As a native Nevadan, Joe has passionately served the interests of Western Nevadans in the State Assembly for over thirty years. His tenure as the longest- serving assemblyman in Nevada's history includes a record eight terms as Speaker. In 1995, Joe was a co-Speaker over an evenly divided State Assembly, and it was his effective leadership that allowed the Legislature to maintain its productivity and pass sweeping reforms to Nevada's criminal justice system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.054825237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0090056317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0020225616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018816827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008457112
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008077042
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004653828
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.75267E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.43675E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4447E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
70.785
Magnitude:
71
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
53
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59
John Ensign
In addition to his service to Nevada as a legislator, Joe has been extremely active in a number of community service organizations. Specifically, he serves as a member of the Yerington Rotary Club and has been involved with the Yerington Volunteer Fire Department. Joe has also received special recognition awards from such groups as the Nevada State Firefighters Association, Nevada Farm Bureau, Nevada Judges Association, Nevada Education Association and the Yerington Kiwanis Club.
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
0.782
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.141831534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.001939675
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010564566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002067791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0001338441
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001091875
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.02644E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
3.95099E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.69304E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.2319E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.8942E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Domestic Commerce
Score:
34.844
Magnitude:
70
Code:
15
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#15
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
John Ensign
Joe embodies the best in public service and bipartisanship, and is admired throughout Nevada as a valuable mentor and leader. Joe spent the last three decades working tirelessly and behind the scenes for our State. All Nevadans will be proud to have a post office named after a man who has committed his life to public service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0159336283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0088597531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0037569713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0017301983
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0009050691
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0008908004
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002041461
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.55487E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.73834E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.49054E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.5256E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
60.238
Magnitude:
45
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
24.39
Magnitude:
45
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Bob Smith
Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise to offer the Armed Forces Voting Rights Act of 2001. There is a problem with federal law that allowed members of the armed forces to be disenfranchised in Florida in the most recent presidential election. My bill would stop the discrimination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0844779599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0272933888
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0049132843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026632111
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0024106701
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0007066064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005175187
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000442363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003646824
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.42273E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.30124E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
89.583
Magnitude:
83
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
69.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
4.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Smith
Over time, federal law has recognized more and more rights for our military personnel that serve overseas. Several federal laws have been enacted since 1942 to enable those in the military and U.S. citizens who live abroad to vote in federal elections. The Soldier Voting Act of 1942 was the first attempt to guarantee federal voting rights for members of the armed forces and that law only applied during wartime. Members of the armed forces were provided the use of a postage free, federal post card application to request an absentee ballot. This law expired once World War II ended and the law never actually was in effect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.6163151003
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1280860743
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047926864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0046658239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0029823013
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011888823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.35527E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.1998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.93838E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.52998E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.207E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
92.616
Magnitude:
66
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Bob Smith
In 1955, Congress passed the Federal Voting Assistance Act which recommended, but did not guarantee, absentee registration and voting for members of the military, federal employees who lived outside the U.S. and members of civilian service organization affiliated with the armed forces.
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
0.114
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0163848264
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0078810597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0040552364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0036883961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0018094928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001326969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0005302593
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002966784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0002897522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001271138
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.69121E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
72.962
Magnitude:
78
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Smith
Federal law was again amended in 1968 to include a more general provision for U.S. citizens temporarily residing outside the U.S. Seven years later, the Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Act of 1975 guaranteed absentee registration and voting rights for citizens outside the U.S., whether or not they maintained a U.S. residence.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0079869722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0061731196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0041154624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017065451
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013795103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0004441439
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002213158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001131178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.56341E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.14512E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.25585E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
90.933
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
10.4
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Smith
In 1986, President Reagan signed the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Voting Act which required States to permit absent uniformed services voters, their spouses and dependents, and overseas voters who no longer maintain a residence in the U.S. to register absentee and vote by absentee ballot in all elections for federal office.
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 Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.66
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.3114358522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0830020115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0087613545
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050208706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0026899128
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004695999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.96932E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.09207E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.8791E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.0117E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.8474E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
90.086
Magnitude:
55
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Bob Smith
Federal law failed our military men and women in the last election, because many of these military voters were disenfranchised by canvassing boards throughout the State of Florida. My bill fixes federal law to prevent discrimination against military voters stationed overseas.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.60944
VADER
-0.494
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0666150707
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0293104997
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0214900851
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.020042753
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0158934476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.002149216
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000196058
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.33156E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.86955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.95285E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5991E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Health
Score:
92.46
Magnitude:
8
Code:
3
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#3
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Smith
It was a disgrace to our military men and women the events in Florida last fall. 1,500 overseas ballots were thrown out by Florida election officials initially -- 1,500 ballots were challenged -- that is disturbing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.785
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0551109144
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145959406
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.004374576
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0020432864
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013870587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006847399
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.96443E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.11191E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.5958E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.94539E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.7557E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
42.452
Magnitude:
88
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
40.639
Magnitude:
88
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Smith
Brave members of our armed forces spoke out in favor of having their vote counted. In Tallahassee, FL, in November of 2000, Robert Ingram, who was awarded a medal for heroism as a Navy corpsman serving with the Marines in Vietnam, said about Florida elections boards, "They need to count the votes for service people abroad." It truly is an outrage that the state of Florida allowed military ballots to be disqualified.
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
0.91
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.8434596471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2783935051
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0707680418
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0204269163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0201011077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0041017924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0013510996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002766104
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001679917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.53398E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.74754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
93.437
Magnitude:
52
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Bob Smith
Morale is traditionally low for our servicemen and women stationed overseas during the Christmas season. Gary Littrell a Medal of Honor winner said, "Can you imagine how low their moral will go when we tell them their vote didn't count?" According to the Miami Herald of November 26, 2000, "Many canvassing boards have said, however they followed state law to the letter in disqualifying overseas ballots with no signature, no witness, incorrect address, no postmark or date and a variety of other problems." Note that the Miami Herald does not cite actual fraud to disqualify 1,500 votes, mere technicalities in state law. My bill will fix this problem and not allow a ballot to be disqualified without "evidence of fraud." There were allegations that the Democrat party had a coordinated effort to disenfranchise our military voters. Former Montana Governor Mark Racicot said last fall, "In an effort to win at any cost, the vice president's lawyers launched a statewide effort to throw out as many military ballots as they can." 40 percent of the 3,500 overseas ballots in Florida were thrown out in November of 2000 for technical reasons -- that is 40 percent too much.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.63636
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.335
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.733
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0389441557
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0277922838
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0144682781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0103200087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0026382992
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003553646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001180311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.3925E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.4874E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3877E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1624E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Education
Score:
93.861
Magnitude:
71
Code:
6
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#6
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
66
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Bob Smith
According to the Miami Herald, 39 felons illegally cast absentee ballots in Broward and Miami Dade counties during the election, yet 1,500 military men and women had their votes challenged. These felons convictions ranged from murder to rape and drunk driving. What crime did our military personnel commit? Is it a crime for the members of the military who chose to vote Republican? Is it a crime to volunteer to serve in the military? I guess every vote must count except for our military votes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.53846
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
-0.975
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.2439231845
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0390165107
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0252597238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0132866859
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061887811
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0024329202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0004389221
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.29007E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.65743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.9929E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.9532E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
72.776
Magnitude:
43
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Bob Smith
Military ballots in Florida were disqualified for two reasons -- the requirement that ballots must be postmarked by election day and failure to either have a proper signature or date on the actual ballot. Neither of these issues are currently addressed in the federal law. Federal law leaves such details to the state, such as postmark requirements and authentication of ballots.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
-0.727
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.7777344901
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.1642832183
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0377488352
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0225548778
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0179321636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0165042147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0040548923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0027237384
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0003863482
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002689592
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.37108E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.992
Magnitude:
75
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bob Smith
I have a bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to include members of the armed forces who were targeted as a result of their propensity to vote for Republicans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.1004810212
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0105045132
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.006383103
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050373586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.004058579
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0025690841
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007213486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.43609E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.22939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.13437E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.54E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
95.831
Magnitude:
76
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
8.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Smith
My bill establishes voting rights for members of the armed forces to insure that every military vote is counted. My bill makes it a violation of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 for any person "to disqualify, refuse to count, or otherwise negate the absentee or overseas vote of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States." A person could not disqualify a ballot because of "circumstances beyond the control of the serviceman," this definition includes a post mark that may not be present on a military person's ballot. The military frequently mail without postage and there is no necessity for a post mark on military mail, therefore there is no evidence on the face of an envelope to prove when a letter, or ballot in this case, is mailed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0210868981
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0095819843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0077816396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0055748496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0021685772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006074157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001216125
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.25248E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.46788E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.359E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.193E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
92.858
Magnitude:
72
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Bob Smith
My bill further forbids the disqualification of any ballot without "clear and convincing evidence of fraud in the preparation or casting of the ballot by the voter" deadlines for returning ballots vary by state.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
-0.795
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.6719127763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.2705012914
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0333946024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0324194669
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0091882634
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059071666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018170043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004002181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001003405
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.65817E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.05272E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
26.534
Magnitude:
54
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
24.052
Magnitude:
54
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.5
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Smith
If you violate or conspire to violate the Armed Forces Voting Rights Act of 2001, then you are treated similarly to individuals who violate the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -- you are subject to fines and other criminal penalties. My bill also empowers the Attorney General to make rules consistent with this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
-0.919
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1327531645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0547846488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0054489887
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0046304169
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009666921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0006239645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.70371E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
4.58174E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.35964E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0601E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.274E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
82.359
Magnitude:
48
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Smith
I ask that voting rights be restored to our military voters -- it is the least that we can do for those who put their lives on the line so we may live free, to allow our military men and women to have every vote counted.
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
0.765
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0026404459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023183431
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007276478
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004871781
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002123713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
7.02166E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.95365E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.1412E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.988E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.042E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.61E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.23
Magnitude:
49
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
6.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the "Heather French Henry Homeless Veterans Assistance Act." It is a companion bill to H.R. 936, introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Evans. I am pleased to have the support of the following original cosponsors: Senators Murray, Dayton, Stabenow, Dorgan, Kennedy, Durbin, Landrieu, Daschle, Reid, and Johnson.
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
0.785
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0593890145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0587293878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0166160899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0025575608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000865987
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0004488777
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002892199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.23638E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
7.43E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.486E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.69E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
95.774
Magnitude:
40
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Paul Wellstone
The legislation is named to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions of Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000. She has helped lead the struggle to end homelessness affecting more than 300,000 of our nation's veterans. For more than a year, she has given her time, talents and energy to call on Americans to do more to free those who have served our country from homelessness. She has traveled from coast-to-coast with the message that we as a nation are duty-bound to assist homeless veterans again to become productive and contributing members of society.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.918
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0879237137
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0164285826
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032757202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0022186288
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019172694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008442502
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001715706
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001037862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.74204E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4814E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.22E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
74.111
Magnitude:
104
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
I recently met Ms. French Henry. I appreciate her work, as well as her support for this bill. She has called it, "a comprehensive package of proposals that will lead to ending homelessness among our nation's veterans so that they can once again be proud citizens." The bill establishes a national goal of ending homelessness among veterans within a decade. We can and must meet this goal, but achieving it will not be easy. According to the "Independent Budget" for Fiscal Year 2002, more than 275,000 veterans are homeless on any given night. The Independent Budget is a highly regarded analysis issued by four respected veterans organizations, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Independent Budget also found that, "one out of three homeless males . . . sleeping in a doorway, alley or box in our cities and rural communities has put on a uniform and served our nation." Finally, it stressed that two-thirds of homeless veterans served our nation for at least three years. The vast majority of homeless veterans fully honored their oath to defend and protect the United States. Unfortunately, we haven't fully honored our obligation to rescue them from the degradation and privations of life on the streets.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.849
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.7952400483
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.2866261872
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0415663118
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0090259215
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073396644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007006998
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001181177
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.81019E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.961E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.89E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.434E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
82.608
Magnitude:
42
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
70
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Paul Wellstone
The causes of homelessness are complex. But the primary reason so many veterans are homeless is simple. We have not done enough. Since 1987, the VA has run some worthwhile and effective programs for homeless veterans, but they are too few, and they are too poorly funded. In FY 2000, the VA spent about $150 million for homeless programs, just $1.31 per homeless veteran per day. According to the Independent Budget, federal funding for homeless veterans serves just one in 10 of those in need.
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
0.412
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1898407587
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0485425029
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0370116904
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055785411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020724505
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010751009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008838024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.97362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.3987E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.03822E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.51E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
83.13
Magnitude:
72
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
6.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
The VA has reported that there were about 345,000 homeless veterans during 1999. That is 34 percent higher than in 1998, a national scandal during a time of prosperity. If we fail to pass this bill, imagine how many more homeless veterans will be sleeping in doorways, in boxes and on grates in the cold? Who will care for these veterans if we have a prolonged economic downturn?
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)
0.45199
VADER
-0.551
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1075736014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0776028202
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0145331403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0032616772
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002303507
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000164491
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001167867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.69372E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.96266E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.40196E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.921E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
90.369
Magnitude:
49
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Paul Wellstone
Three ideas should be kept in mind regarding the bill. First, it does not give homeless veterans a handout. It gives them a hand-up, a hand- up they need to help restore dignity and self-worth. Second, ending veterans homelessness is first and foremost a moral issue. What kind of nation can fail to use the full arsenal of programs and tools available to end pain and suffering among men and women who have served so much and so well? Finally, homelessness among veterans is often tied to those veterans' military service. It is frequently no less service- connected than the loss of limb in battle. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, can afflict any combat veteran. It not only can cause severe mental health problems, but is also linked to job loss, family breakdown, substance abuse and, of course, homelessness.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.94444
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.12921
VADER
-0.958
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1108177472
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0479837356
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0421219767
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0103639235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002168687
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
8.3159E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.06963E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.96959E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.1233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.1719E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.37E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
88.305
Magnitude:
35
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Paul Wellstone
The VA can't solve the problem of homelessness among veterans by itself. That is why the bill creates a coordinated and cooperative effort among the VA and other federal, state and local agencies, as well as by community-based organizations.
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
0.537
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2591077937
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0798651949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0230544072
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021205302
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0018595198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014448934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006117683
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0003794028
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001085768
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.4269E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
90.76
Magnitude:
57
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Paul Wellstone
The legislation includes both proven programs and innovations. It expands programs that have superior track records in assisting homeless veterans. It will increase to $50 million the annual authorization for the Department of Labor's Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project (HVRP). HVRP funds state or local governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, which run highly effective job training and placement programs. It is an exceptional program that has gone under-funded for years. In FY 1999, HVRP placed almost 2,200 homeless veterans in jobs, with an average cost per placement of only about $1,300.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0368520065
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0261855806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0086314081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039195227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032853903
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013498258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004441541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002199195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.38089E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.66596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.492E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.312
Magnitude:
57
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Paul Wellstone
Mental health professionals agree that placement in the community can work, but only with careful monitoring and support of vulnerable populations. The bill therefore also creates incentives for VA to make such services, Mental Health Community Management programs, more widely available.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.857
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.0390864036
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0130117653
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.006275237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0062226667
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0042577249
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010991337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007540435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.98783E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.50092E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.37096E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.277E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Defense
Score:
94.522
Magnitude:
41
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Wellstone
Supportive, therapeutic housing is an essential component of a homeless veteran's recovery from substance abuse. "Safe havens" provide an environment that facilitates the transition from homelessness. Under the bill, many more veterans could receive intensive medical and psychological treatment, as well as rehabilitation, in such residential settings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2221538452
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0451827829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0310836534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0266007759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0105819265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0098126919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0031424021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0015266633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0011360682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010023199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0007604265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
International Affairs
Score:
45.788
Magnitude:
44
Code:
19
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#19
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Defense
Score:
41.822
Magnitude:
44
Code:
16
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#16
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
9.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Paul Wellstone
More VA Comprehensive Homeless Centers must be made available in the country's major metropolitan areas. These unique centers provide a continuum of care that includes outreach, medical care, compensated work therapy, job counseling and other social services. Homeless veterans not only can gain access to VA services, but also to services provided by other federal agencies, state and local government entities, and community-based organizations. The centers provide badly needed "one-stop shopping" for services to homeless veterans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
-0.029
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0301936467
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0263547961
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0103822429
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0095366609
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0029887586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012046917
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.00109953
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006959342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0006523127
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000557518
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0044E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Paul Wellstone
The legislation will increase availability of residential treatment facilities by requiring the VA to develop new domiciliary programs in the 10 largest metropolitan areas without existing programs. At the same time, it will remove the cap on VA Comprehensive Homeless Centers. Today there are only eight, and the bill will require that centers be available in no fewer than 20 metropolitan areas. Veterans in Washington, D.C., for example, currently have neither a VA domiciliary nor a Comprehensive Homeless Center. Both such facilities are needed here in the Nation's Capital.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.204
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0938694924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0679876248
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0250638463
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0110676163
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.000956314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0008752829
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003566309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002837401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002277603
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001271527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001144662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
83.553
Magnitude:
27
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Paul Wellstone
Community-based organizations play a pivotal role in addressing veterans' homelessness. The bill authorizes additional funding for their work through the VA's Homeless Grant and Per Diem Providers program. That program provides critical support to community-based organizations who furnish transitional services to homeless veterans through grants that supplement local, state and private funding.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.735
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.0331150077
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0240492198
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0211925159
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102438476
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008621643
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007335282
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002581555
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000233624
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.00018722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001022801
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.70741E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
84.939
Magnitude:
70
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Wellstone
The bill also requires that the VA provide mental health services wherever it provides primary care. Approximately 45 percent of homeless veterans suffer from mental illness. More than 70 percent suffer from alcohol or other substance abuse problems. It is vital that VA expand access to mental health services.
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
-0.872
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0578298117
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0180605173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0059655311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005815115
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0003872494
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0003706536
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002784644
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001239918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.70496E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.05667E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7842E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
94.691
Magnitude:
42
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Paul Wellstone
Finally, the bill seeks to help some of the most vulnerable homeless veterans and those most at risk of homelessness. Under the bill, VA and community-based providers will be eligible for a new grant program that addresses the special needs of homeless veterans who are women, substance abusers, 50 years of age or older, persons with PTSD, terminally ill, chronically mentally ill or who have dependents. It will require VA to coordinate a multi-agency outreach plan and a program for veterans at risk of homelessness, particularly veterans being discharged from institutions. This includes people discharged from inpatient psychiatric care, substance abuse treatment programs and penal institutions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.75
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
-0.781
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0881240354
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.025463081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0143280631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0101629448
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0006504255
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0002904178
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0002789684
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.78985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01228E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.2928E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.8735E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
89.164
Magnitude:
79
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Paul Wellstone
It is a familiar principle among veterans of our armed forces not to "leave our wounded behind." Yet, homeless veterans are in a sense our wounded, and we are leaving them behind. It is past time to end this neglect.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
0.015
Neutral
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0671779562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0451406377
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0050768504
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0021275589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000782204
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004104962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001694618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.79342E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.9728E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.154E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.283E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
56.311
Magnitude:
52
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Topic:
Energy
Score:
35.711
Magnitude:
52
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
5.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Paul Wellstone
The bill is supported by the country's major veterans organizations. It is endorsed by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and its hundreds of affiliated organizations throughout the country who daily furnish essential services to homeless veterans. I ask consent that letters of support from the Paralyzed Veterans of America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, and the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0876221224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0721789373
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0145844228
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0095301337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0027456632
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0022843045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0006495459
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005503312
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002523122
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001004611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
7.94275E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
81.638
Magnitude:
57
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I also 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 > Graphic
0.1703140792
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.086979242
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0129586464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0115325965
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0063425949
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005719694
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002729879
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001601181
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001066508
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.90698E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.16127E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Energy
Score:
79.553
Magnitude:
41
Code:
8
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#8
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
75.5
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.7
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Chuck Grassley
Mr. President, I rise today along with Senators Baucus, Graham, Hatch, Breaux, Murkowski, Kerry, Jeffords, Torricelli, Kyl, Lincoln, Hutchinson, Johnson, Hagel, Durbin, Gregg, Schumer, Hutchison, Bayh, Chafee, and Reid to introduce bipartisan legislation intended to help Americans build a more secure retirement. Many of these members, such as Senator Graham, Hatch, Breaux, and Jeffords have been engaged in pension reform issues for many years. Others bring new energy to the pension reform debate. I want to take a moment to thank them all for their hard work and enthusiasm in this bipartisan effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.926
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Chuck Grassley
For five years now, Senate Finance Committee has worked on this comprehensive pension reform legislation. In the last Congress, we came very close to enacting it into law. For example, the Finance Committee unanimously reported out the bill in early September 2000. While our bill was not considered on the floor, my colleagues and I are not discouraged. We have built on the work from the last five years in crafting the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Chuck Grassley
Many baby boomers will enter retirement ill prepared for the potentially high costs of supporting themselves. Inflation alone can siphon money from a fixed income, reducing a retiree's standard of living. So it is important to have a considerable sum saved for one's postemployment years. A fixed income for a worker who retires today will have half the purchasing power 20 years from now, assuming the historical average rate of inflation of 3.25 percent. Having adequate retirement savings can protect against inflation and other unexpected costs. Savings rates are at an historical low, but this bill will provide the incentives individuals need to boost their savings rates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.13043
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.864
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Chuck Grassley
The Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 has six titles: individual retirement arrangements; expanding coverage; enhancing fairness for women and families; increasing portability for participants; strengthening pension security and enforcement; and reducing regulatory burdens. Let me highlight a few provisions from each title.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.785
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
0
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Chuck Grassley
The limit on annual contributions to an IRA has not increased in twenty years. If the contribution limit kept up with inflation, individuals would now be able to contribute around $5000 to an IRA each year. Our bill would increase the maximum contribution limit from $2000 to $5000 and adjust that limit for inflation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.245
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Chuck Grassley
The Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 would also eliminate the marriage penalty applicable to contributions to a Roth IRA. The income limits for contributing would now be increased so that the applicable limit for married couples is twice the limit for single taxpayers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Chuck Grassley
The Small Business Administration reports that, small businesses employ 52 percent of the private sector labor force. An amazing 75 percent of new jobs are created by small businesses. Yet less than 20 percent of small business employees are covered by a retirement plan of any kind. By contrast, approximately 70 percent of employees who work for larger firms are offered a retirement plan. We work to address this disparity in the bill by making pension plans more attractive to business owners. The limitations on annual contributions to 401(k) plans would increase from $10,500 to $15,000. The SIMPLE limit would increase to $10,000. We know that pension plans are bought and not sold. In a voluntary system such as ours, retirement plans must be attractive to the business owner in order for him or her to establish a plan in the first place and maintain it over many years. These higher limits help to make qualified plans more attractive, relative to non- qualified plans. When a business establishes a qualified plan, workers benefit, as well as business owners.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.51724
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.51724
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.976
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
56
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Chuck Grassley
The bill would also help defray the administrative costs of setting up a retirement plan by offering a partial tax credit of the costs associated with starting a plan. Furthermore, the bill would provide an additional credit for small business employers who make an employer contribution to the new retirement plan for the benefit of non-highly compensated employees. These credits have the potential to expand coverage among small businesses and we hope they will help us to accomplish that objective.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.03609
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chuck Grassley
This bill also encourages lower or middle income individuals, to save for their retirement by establishing a retirement savings tax credit. This non-refundable credit will be equal to 50 percent of up to $2000 in contributions for a married couple with an income up to $30,000, and $15,000 for an individual taxpayer. Our goal with this provision is get people, especially young people, in the habit of saving.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
The Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 would encourage small businesses to start a retirement plan for their employees by eliminating unnecessary administrative complexity in the top heavy rules. Top heavy rules that apply only to small businesses and, according to an Employee Benefits Research Institute, EBRI, survey, are the number one regulatory reason why small business owners do not start a pension. While the language in this bill may not go as far as many would like, the changes we have made are a step in the right direction.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.23077
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.43532
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Chuck Grassley
Women tend to be somewhat more at risk of living in poverty as they age. There are many causes for this trend. For example, women may have breaks in service to care for young children or for elderly family members. Consequently, we hope this legislation will help women workers more saving options despite periodic departures from the paid workforce.
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
0.529
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Chuck Grassley
The Retirement Security and Savings Act partially restores the artificial limits on how much people can save in their employer's pension plan. One of the most burdensome provisions in the Internal Revenue Code is that 25 percent of compensation limitation contained within section 451(c). Under section 415(c), total contributions by employer and employee into a defined contribution plan are limited to 25 percent of compensation or $35,000, whichever is less.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.37949
VADER
0.162
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Chuck Grassley
But the retirement savings vehicle available for most private sector workers is the 401(k) plan where the maximum amount a worker can save is currently $10,500. Thus, a workers who makes $40,000 annually could only save $10,000, but not the additional $500 allowed by the rules in the Code. My colleagues and I see section 415(c) as an artificial barrier to saving of ordinary Americans and believe the 415(c) limit should be removed.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.351
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Chuck Grassley
Our bill also allows catch-up contributions for contributions to defined contribution plans and IRAs. The provision is applicable only to individuals age 50 and older -- aiding many who may have started saving late in life or after other major financial obligations were out of the way such as paying down mortgages or sending children to college. It may also help those who were not in the paid labor force while they took time off to care for young children or ailing family members.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Chuck Grassley
This provision is also important for those who save for retirement only through an IRA. As I said a moment ago, the limits on IRAs have not escalated for twenty years. IRA savers have lost out on twenty years of contributions and earnings on those contributions that presumably would have been made had the limits increased with inflation as they do in other plans. Under current law, certain workers who save in section 403(b) plans or 457 (or in some cases a 401(k)) deferred compensation plans for state and local government employees are allowed to make catch-up contributions for a period of time prior to their retirement dates.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Chuck Grassley
I know of no justification why catch-up contributions should not be allowed for all types of defined contribution plans. One complaint that plan administrators in the 403(b) and governmental (both 457 and 401(k)) plans have made is that the rules concerning when such catch-up contributions can be and how they must be made are cumbersome. Those plan experts advocate a greatly simplified framework for allowing catch-up contributions such as the one in our bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.47957
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chuck Grassley
Under current law, an employer may require up to five years of service before an employee is entitled to employer's matching contributions to its retirement savings plan. The legislation would reduce the maximum number of years of service required to vest the employer's matching contributions to only three years. A shorter vesting requirement would ensure that more short-service workers will have a vested right to their employers' matching contributions. Thus, larger accounts will be available to be saved for retirement despite frequent job changes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Chuck Grassley
The legislation also contains proposals which promote retirement savings plan portability. The lack of portability among plans is one of the weak links in our current retirement saving system. This is an especially difficult problem for our public employees for whom current law does not permit rollovers. A police officer or firefighter who leaves public service at age 50 or 55 and begins another career in the private sector, may not transfer savings to his or her new plan even if the new employer's plan would accept them. Our bill would change this. It removes unnecessary obstacles to portability for all types of plans in the governmental, not-for-profit and the for-profit sectors of our economy.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
-0.81
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Chuck Grassley
In addition, this bill allows public sector workers to take benefits from a defined contribution plan and by service credit in their defined benefit plan. For example, many school teachers who move from one school district to another may not accrue sufficient years of service in their defined benefit plan to obtain the maximum benefit they need to retire. Yet many school teachers are good savers. They discipline themselves and save regularly in their defined contribution plans. Our bill will permit those employees who choose to do so, to "purchase service credit" in the defined benefit plan offered by their employing agency.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52381
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.975
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Chuck Grassley
It is said that knowledge is power. Knowledge about an individual's pension benefits gives him or her the power to plan for retirement and correct errors before they enter retirement. The legislation would require that plan sponsors provide benefit statements to their participants on a periodic basis. For defined contribution plans, the statement would be required annually. For defined benefits plans, a statement would be required every three years. However, employers who provide an annual notice to employees of the availability of a benefit statement would not be required to provide automatic benefit statements to all employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.48808
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Chuck Grassley
The bill also simplifies and repeals some of the legal requirements that burden plans and increase costs for employers who sponsor pension plans. For example, the legislation seeks to repeal the full-funding limit that is imposed on defined benefit plans. This limit prevents employers from funding their defined benefit plans based on the current liability. This depressed funding level threatens the ability of employers to pay benefits, especially as the Baby Boom begins to retire.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05263
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10008
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Chuck Grassley
This bill will also adjust the section 415 limits that have harmed many participants in multiemployer pension plans over the years. It will also provide a default option for a rollover to an IRA for certain involuntary cash outs. This is our first look at ways to reduce plan leakage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Chuck Grassley
In the case of a significant restructuring of a pension plan benefit formula, the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 would require that affected recipients be given a benefit estimation tool kit. This would allow pension plan participants to easily determine how their individual benefits would be altered. The bill also directs the Treasury Department to study on the long-term effects of the trend of restructuring retirement plans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.936
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Chuck Grassley
To reduce the burdens of plan compliance, and to encourage voluntary compliance, the legislation includes a number of proposals intended to peel away at the layers of laws and regulations that add costs to plan administration, but don't add many benefits. The legislation would repeal unnecessary rules bogging down pension administration, such as the multiple use test and the same desk rule. Moreover, mistakes made in administering a pension plan are often inadvertent. The IRS would be directed to simplify and expand its voluntary compliance resolution system.
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
-0.116
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Chuck Grassley
The Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 has considerable bipartisan support. Furthermore, over the years that it has been pending, this legislation has received the support of over 100 organizations. These organization include business groups and labor unions; large companies and small companies; private sector organizations and organizations representing government employees and many individuals. Few bills in the Senate can claim the diversity of support from organizations that traditionally don't agree on policy that the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 enjoys. I am proud of this fact. I think it is the clearest signal that we need to enact comprehensive pension reform this session.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.51635
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Chuck Grassley
I am happy to add one more organization to the list of organizations supporting the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001. Horace Deets, Executive Director of AARP sent a letter to me this week expressing AARP's support for the legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Chuck Grassley
I will work to pass this critical piece of pension reform legislation this Congress. I urge my colleagues who have not already done so, to support the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 and help Americans build a more secure retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
0.776
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Chuck Grassley
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001 be printed in the Record.
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
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.1
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
Mr. President, I am very pleased to be joining my chairman, Senator Grassley, to introduce this bill today. I also want to express my particular appreciation to Senator Bob Graham and Senator Jeffords, without whose tireless work on pension issues this bill would not have been possible.
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
0.776
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Max Baucus
We all know that our nation is facing a demographic shift of tremendous proportions in the coming decades. There are over 35 million people over the age of 65 today. By 2050, the number of people aged 65 and older is estimated to rise above 81 million.
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
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
5.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Max Baucus
Yet we have watched the oncoming wave of retirements without adequately preparing for them, either as a nation, or as individuals.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
About three in every four workers say they have personally begun saving for retirement outside the Social Security system. But the amounts accumulated by workers as a whole are unimpressive. Most have accumulated less than $50,000 in their retirement accounts. One-half of all 401(k) accounts have balances of less than $10,000. Now some of these small amounts, not surprisingly, belong to younger workers who have more time for those assets to grow. But only one-fourth of those aged 35 and older have saved more than $100,000.
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
0.485
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
10
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Max Baucus
Americans can already expect to live about a quarter of their lives in retirement. As advances in medicine conquer more and more life threatening diseases such as cancer and stroke, more of us will live to see our second century -- spending a full one-third of our lives in retirement. Every dollar we save will need to be stretched further as we live longer. Our ability and willingness to save now will define whether those retirement years are spent in comfort or poverty.
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
-0.02
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Max Baucus
The American people have many wonderful qualities. But, these days, unfortunately, thrift isn't one of them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
During the last twenty years, personal savings rates have consistently declined, from a peak of just under 11 percent of GDP in the 1970's and 1980's to today's absymal numbers. Personal saving as a percentage of disposable income have been in negative territory since last July, and the preliminary estimate for February is a negative 1.3 percent, the same as in January.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.25131
VADER
-0.813
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Max Baucus
What does this matter? A low savings rate means that people aren't putting their own money away for retirement. That makes them more dependent on Social Security.
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
0.34
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
6.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
Sixteen percent of today's retirees rely exclusively on Social Security benefits for their retirement income, and two-thirds of all retirees rely on Social Security for over one-half of their retirement income. Yet Social Security only replaces an average of 40 percent of a worker's income, because the program was never designed to be a retiree's sole source of support. If retirees continue to rely so heavily on Social Security, there will still be far too many Americans spending their retirement years one step away from poverty.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.31015
VADER
0.863
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Max Baucus
On top of that, a low savings rate means that less capital is available for new investments today. Increased capital for investment is an essential element to our international competitiveness, and critical in a time of slow economic growth such as we have now. Helping more Americans save for their retirement will be a long-term economic stimulus for our country.
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
0.777
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Max Baucus
The bill we are introducing here today represents a bi-partisan effort to reverse this trend. It will expand savings opportunities for those who are not saving enough, and provide incentives for those who are not saving at all. It is endorsed by a broad cross-section of groups representing the pension community, from the Retirement Savings Network to the AARP.
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
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Max Baucus
The bill reforms the tax rules for pension plans. It makes pensions more portable, to make it easier for workers to take their pensions with them when they change jobs. It strengthens pensions security and enforcement. It expands coverage for small businesses. It enhances pension fairness of women. And it encourages retirement education.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Max Baucus
The bill also increases the contribution limits for Individual Retirement Accounts. IRAs have proven to be a very popular way for millions of workers to save for retirement, particularly for those who don't have pension plans available through their employers. The IRA limits haven't been increased since they were created almost two decades ago. They are long overdue for an increase. In addition to the IRA provisions, the bill increases contribution limits for employer- sponsored pension plans such as 401(k) plans.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.26826
VADER
0.85
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Max Baucus
These are positive changes. However, by and large, they reinforce the conventional approach to retirement incentives. That approach can best be described as a "top down" approach. We create incentives for people with higher incomes, hoping that the so-called nondiscrimination rules will give the higher paid folks an incentive to encourage more participation by others, such as through employer matching programs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.972
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Max Baucus
I don't have a problem with this approach, as far as it goes. But it doesn't do enough to reach out to middle and lower income workers.
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
-0.154
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.4
Coleman-Liau Index
6.9
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
3.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Max Baucus
That's why I am particularly pleased that the bill goes further, by creating two new savings incentives. One creates new incentives to encourage small businesses to establish pension plans for their employees. The other creates a new matching program to help workers save their own money for retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.8
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.84583
VADER
0.966
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Max Baucus
Let me discuss each in turn.
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
0.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
2.4
Coleman-Liau Index
5.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
1
Sprache Difficult Word Count
1
Max Baucus
First, the incentives for small businesses. Unlike larger companies, most small business owners don't offer pension plans. While three out of every four workers at large companies are participating in some form of pension plan, only one out of every three employees of small businesses have pensions. This leaves over 30 million workers without a pension plan.
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Max Baucus
It's not that small businesses don't want to provide pension plans. They simply can't afford to. In a recent survey of small employers by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 65 percent of all small business owners said tax credits for start-up costs would be strong incentives for starting retirement plans. They said tax credits are second only to an increase in business profits as a motivation to small employers to offer a pension plan to their employees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Max Baucus
The Grassley-Baucus bill provides this motivation by creating two new tax credits.
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
0.572
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Max Baucus
The first is a tax credit of up to $500 to help defray the administrative costs of starting a new plan.
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
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
6.1
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
6.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
The second is a tax credit to help employers contribute to a new plan on behalf of their lower paid employees. In effect, it is a match of amounts employers in small firms put into new retirement plans for their employees, up to a limit of 3% of the salaries of these workers.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Max Baucus
Taken together, these new incentives will make it easier for small businesses to reach out to their employees and provide them with a pension.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
In addition, the bill creates a new tax credit that's aimed primarily at workers who do not have a pension plan available to them, to encourage them to save for themselves.
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
0.881
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
Only one-third of families with incomes under $25,000 are saving for retirement either through a pension plan or in an IRA. This compares with 85 percent of families with incomes over $50,000 who are saving for retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Max Baucus
We clearly need to provide an incentive for those families who aren't saving right now, and the individual savings credit included in the Grassley-Baucus bill will provide that incentive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.7
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
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Max Baucus
Here's how it works. A couple with a joint income of $30,000 is eligible for a 50% tax credit for the amount that they save each year, for savings of up to $2000. People with higher incomes get a smaller match, up to a joint income of $50,000.
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
0.7
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
93.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.5
Coleman-Liau Index
4
SMOG Index
6.6
Automated Readability Index
2.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Max Baucus
According to the Joint Tax Committee, over 8 million families will be eligible for the individual savings credit. This will provide a strong incentive for these families to begin setting aside money for their retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Max Baucus
I understand pension incentives are not currently part of the President's tax plan. But I strongly believe this period of surpluses gives us a unique opportunity to help millions of individual Americans save for the future -- an opportunity that we shouldn't pass up. Enacting the Grassley-Baucus bill also will help our economy grow by reducing the cost of capital, providing a long-term stimulus to economic growth.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.96
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Max Baucus
This bill will help those who are already thrifty and need the government to loosen limits on saving. But it will also help the many people who have been left behind. Good people, who are working hard to make ends meet, but having trouble also saving for a rainy day.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
-0.141
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Max Baucus
This bill reaches out to all of them. It is a bipartisan effort to give every working person in this country a real stake in the American Dream.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.7
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Max Baucus
I urge my colleagues to join us as cosponsors.
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
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
8.4
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
2.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Bob Graham
Mr. President, I rise today along with Senators Grassley and Baucus to introduce the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001. I am honored to be here today, in a bipartisan group, and especially with my colleague Senator Grassley, who has put a tremendous effort into crafting many parts of this bill. He and I recognize that for our nation to solve what will be one of this generation's greatest challenges, building retirement security for today's workers, we need to move in a common sense, bipartisan fashion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Bob Graham
Many of the original cosponsors have dedicated their years in the Senate to crafting key sections of this legislation. Senator Grassley's efforts have expanded fairness for women and families, and highlighted the benefits of retirement education. Senator Baucus has also been a prime contributor to this legislation, fostering the proposals to expand pension coverage and ease the administrative burdens on America's small businesses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.848
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
15
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Bob Graham
We have come here today, from both sides of the aisle, to ensure that future generations have a strong and viable retirement security system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
Retirement today is a much different prospect than it was a generation ago. Retirees can expect to live much longer. Their health care needs are different and they are much more likely to need long- term care.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
Planning for retirement has also changed. Thirty years ago retirement planning consisted of picking an employer with a good pension plan and sticking with that company for 30 years.
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)
-0.58779
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
Traditional pensions, with their clockwork monthly checks in return for a defined term of service, are becoming nostalgic memories. Increasingly, employers are turning to defined contribution plans -- 401(k)s and the like.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
For example, twenty-five years ago nearly 31 million American workers were covered by a pension plan. Of those, 87 percent had a defined benefit plan, according to the Department of Labor. Today, less than one-half of workers covered by a retirement plan have a defined benefit plan, while 54 percent are covered by a defined contribution plan.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Graham
An employee with a 401(k) account can count on getting only one thing each month -- a statement tracking account investments that rise and fall with financial markets. The burden of ensuring that there are sufficient assets in their 401(k) plans falls upon them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Bob Graham
And these are the lucky workers. Many employers -- small businesses in particular -- do not offer any kind of employer-sponsored retirement plan. Workers at these businesses are left to fend for themselves.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
Recent statistics from the Social Security Administration illustrate the importance of each component of retirement income. 38 percent of retirees' income came from Social Security, 19 percent from employer- sponsored savings plans or pensions, and 19 percent from savings. The rest was unidentified income or earnings from work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
0.743
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Graham
Clearly, Social Security alone is not sufficient basis for a solid retirement plan. Adequate retirement security these days involves planning and coordinating three principal sources of income: Social Security, employer-based pensions and personal savings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Graham
Pensions and personal savings will make up an ever-increasing part of retirement security. Today, if a worker retires with no savings and no pension, nearly 40 percent of his/her retirement income is lost. Even as retirees are becoming more heavily reliant on pensions, statistics show that 45 million working Americans are still not covered by any type of retirement plan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.36772
VADER
-0.366
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Bob Graham
There are a number of reasons why fewer and fewer working Americans are earning retirement benefits. First, job tenure has fallen. Today's workers no longer dedicate their entire working life to one company. Now, the average worker will have had 7 employers in a 40-year work career. The mobility of working Americans, and the necessity of businesses to restructure their workforce, can create tremendous obstacles in ever being able to fully vest, and obtain retirement benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.009
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Bob Graham
Second, small businesses, the most dynamic part of our economy, are the least able to offer their workers retirement benefits. Studies indicate that small businesses are responsible for a large portion of the country's job growth, and that this trend will accelerate in the future.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.854
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
Third, our economy has shifted away from manufacturing jobs, which tend to offer pensions, to service and retail jobs, which tend to have shorter job tenure, more part-time workers, and less likelihood of providing pension and retirement benefits.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.9
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Bob Graham
And finally, there are fewer union workers. Collective bargaining agreements are the most likely to contain retirement benefits. There are fewer union workers than 20 years ago, and the number is still declining. Therefore, less people will have important lifetime retirement security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.802
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Graham
It is imperative that Congress take action to improve the private side of retirement security and encourage personal savings. Our bill, the Retirement Security and Savings Act, will help hard-working Americans build personal retirement savings through 401(k)s and IRAs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
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
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
To achieve this goal, we focused on six areas: simplification, portability, expanded coverage for small business, pension security and enforcement, women's equity issues, and expanding retirement planning and education opportunities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.95551
VADER
0.765
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
10
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Bob Graham
This legislation benefits both employers and workers. Employers get simpler pension systems with less administrative burden, and more loyal employees. And workers build secure retirement and watch their savings accumulate over years of work.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.695
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Bob Graham
A large section of this legislation deals with expanded coverage for small businesses. It's such an important component of this bill because small businesses have the greatest difficulty achieving retirement security.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Bob Graham
The problem: statistics indicate that only a small percentage of workers in firms of less than 100 employees have access to a retirement plan. We take a step forward in eliminating one of the first hurdles that a small business faces when it establishes a pension plan. On one hand, the federal government encourages these businesses to establish pension plans. Yet on the other hand, we turn around and charge the small business, at times, up to one thousand dollars to register their plan with the Internal Revenue Service.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.765
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Bob Graham
The solution: our bill eliminates this fee for small businesses. We need to encourage small businesses to start plans, not discourage them with high registration fees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.729
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Bob Graham
This legislation also addresses the inadequacy of retirement security for women and families. Generally speaking, women live longer than men, and therefore, need greater savings for retirement. Yet our pension and retirement laws do not reflect this. Women are more mobile than men, moving in and out of the workforce due to family responsibilities; thus, they have less of a chance to become vested. Our legislation offers a solution -- shrinking the five-year vesting cycle to a three- year cycle.
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
0.702
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Bob Graham
As I mentioned earlier, the current U.S. worker will have seven different employers over their lifetime. We have the possibility of creating a generation of American workers who will retire with many small accounts -- creating a complex maze of statements and features, different for each account. This is a problem -- pensions should be portable from job to job.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Graham
Unfortunately, our tax laws contain barriers to retirement-account portability and so the major benefit of defined-contribution plans are often rendered unusable. Workers changing jobs are often given their savings back in a lump sum that doesn't always make it back into an Individual Retirement Account or their new employer's 401(k). The result is that retirement savings get spent before retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.225
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Bob Graham
Our bill provides a solution to this problem. It allows employees to roll one retirement account into another as they move from job to job so that when they retire, they will have one retirement account. It's easier to monitor, less complicated to keep track of, and builds a more secure retirement for the worker.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.776
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Bob Graham
Portability is important, but we must also reduce the red tape. The main obstacle that companies face in establishing retirement programs is the administrative burden. For example: for small plans, it costs $228 per person per year just to comply with all the forms, tests and regulations.
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
-0.772
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Bob Graham
We have a common sense remedy to one of the most vexing problems in pension administration: figuring out how much money to contribute to the company's plan. It's a complex formula of facts, statistics and assumptions. We want to be able to say to plans that have no problem with underfunding: to help make these calculations, you can use the prior year's data to help make the proper contribution. You don't have to re-sort through the numbers each and every year. Companies will be able to calculate, and then budget accordingly -- and not wait until figures and rates out of their control are released by outside sources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
-0.664
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Bob Graham
I have said time and time again that Americans are not saving. But those who are oftentimes hit limits on the amounts they can save. The problem is that most of these limits were established more than 20 years ago. Currently, for example, in a 401(k) plan the IRS limits the amount an employee can contribute to $10,500 a year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.8
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Graham
Our solution is to raise that limit to $15,000, along with raising many other limits that affect savings in order to build a more secure retirement for working Americans.
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
0.608
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Bob Graham
Building retirement security will also take some education. One of the principal reasons Americans do not prepare for retirement is that they don't understand the benefits that are available to them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
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
0.234
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Bob Graham
One solution to this dilemma is regular and easy to read benefit statements from employers reminding workers early in their career of the importance of retirement savings. These statements would clarify what benefits workers are accruing. With this information each American will more easily be able to determine the personal savings they need in order to build a sound retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.02165
VADER
0.932
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Bob Graham
The new retirement paradigm requires Congress and individual workers to rededicate themselves to the goal of retirement security. If we fail, the consequences will be harsh. That's particularly true in Florida, a popular retirement destination that could be devastated by an influx of seniors inadequately prepared for their retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.45455
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8873
VADER
-0.5
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Bob Graham
While Florida would be hit first, the nation as a whole will eventually feel the pain as the population ages faster than the workforce. To those who would suggest this is the distant future, remember how far high school seemed when you were in the sixth grade, how 30 once loomed eons from 25, and how we once thought our parents would be young and healthy forever.
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
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Bob Graham
With the introduction of this legislation today it is my goal to ensure that each American who works hard for thirty or forty years has gotten every opportunity for a secure and comfortable retirement.
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
0.866
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Bob Graham
I thank my colleagues who have worked so hard with me on this measure, and ask for the support of those in this Chamber on this important 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
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
9.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Orrin Hatch
Mr. President, I rise today to express my support for the Retirement Security and Savings Act of 2001, and I am pleased to once again join my colleagues as an original cosponsor of this important legislation. Enactment of this bill would encourage more businesses to offer pension plans to their employees by simplifying the complex and burdensome pension rules they face and would also make it easier for employees to save for their own retirement.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Orrin Hatch
I want to congratulate my colleague, the chairman of the Finance Committee, Senator Grassley, for his effective and persistent leadership on this issue. Senators Grassley, Baucus, Graham, and Jeffords, along with myself and several other Senators, have been working on enactment of a bipartisan pension simplification and retirement savings enhancement bill for several years now. These efforts led to the successful passage of a bipartisan package of such provisions in the Taxpayer Refund and Reform Act of 1999, which was unfortunately vetoed by President Clinton. We again came close to the goal line last year when the Finance Committee reported out a bill containing similar provisions. The ultimate objective of enactment has been elusive, however. Introduction of this legislation today is the first step of what I hope will be the successful completion to this long quest.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.20067
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.94
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
51
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Orrin Hatch
However, I have some serious concerns with some changes that were made to the bill being introduced today, compared with earlier versions. Specifically, important changes to the top-heavy rules that affect small businesses have been left out. Let me explain.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Orrin Hatch
Today's pension laws are complicated and cumbersome and a deterrent to small businesses wanting to establish a retirement plan. In 1996, Congress began the job of pension simplification when it passed the Small Business Job Protection Act. This Act contained important changes to our pension laws, including two simplification provisions important to small and family-owned businesses -- an exemption from costly nondiscrimination testing for 401(k) plans that meet certain safe harbors, such as providing a minimum level of benefits to non-highly paid employees, and the elimination of complex and duplicative family aggregation rules.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.15789
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.30228
VADER
0.832
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
18.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Orrin Hatch
Unfortunately, these changes did not apply to the top-heavy rules. The top-heavy rules are additional testing and minimum benefit requirements aimed at ensuring that owner-dominated plans do not discriminate against lower-paid workers. Due to their design, top-heavy rules generally only affect business with fewer than 100 employees.
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
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Orrin Hatch
I recognize the need to protect lower-paid employees from discrimination in the design of retirement plans. However, the top- heavy rules can be duplicative and especially harmful in that they discourage small employers from establishing pension plans because they add to the cost and administrative burden of sponsoring a plan. In the end, rules like these that were designed to protect employees can end up harming them by leaving them with no employer-provided retirement coverage. Moreover, the general nondiscrimination rules have been strengthened over the years since the enactment of the top-heavy rules, and are further strengthened by the provisions of the bill being introduced today. Therefore, eliminating these duplicative top-heavy rules would not leave workers unprotected. It would, however, remove a disincentive for small employers to sponsor a retirement plan.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.26826
VADER
0.476
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Orrin Hatch
H.R. 1102, the pension simplification bill that passed the House of Representatives and the Finance Committee last year with broad bipartisan support, as well as H.R. 10, this year's version of the so- called Portman-Cardin bill recently introduced in the House, contain two important provisions that were left out of the bill being introduced today. These two omitted provisions would exempt safe-harbor 401(k) plans from the top-heavy rules and remove the family aggregation requirement from the top-heavy rules.
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Orrin Hatch
First, the 401(k) safe harbor provides exactly what the top-heavy rules attempt to do -- guarantee that non-highly paid workers get a minimum level of benefits and are not discriminated against. In return, employers can avoid costly nondiscrimination testing. Congress provided the safe-harbors to encourage small employers to create new pension plans and provide more generous benefits to employees. However, because qualification for the safe harbor does not exclude a plan from the top- heavy rules, the fear of costly testing can be a serious deterrent to businesses wishing to take advantage of the safe harbor, even if the plan satisfies the minimum benefit requirements. Thus, in order to provide certainty and encouragement to small businesses, 401(k) plans that meet the safe harbor rules should also be exempt from top-heavy testing.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.05861
VADER
0.987
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Orrin Hatch
Second, as was noted by Congress in 1996, the family aggregation rules are complex and unnecessary in light of the numerous other provisions that protect against pension plans disproportionately favoring high-paid workers. Moreover, requiring the aggregation of family members when testing pension plans imposes undue restrictions on the ability of a family-owned business to provide adequate retirement benefits for all members of the family working for the business. Therefore, Congress should complete the task of easing this burden on family-owned businesses by removing the family aggregation requirement from the top-heavy rules.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.17647
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.896
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.7
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Orrin Hatch
On the whole I support the legislation we are introducing today. It would go a long way toward increasing the retirement security for millions of Americans. However, I am disappointed that these two provisions, along with several others, were dropped from the bill. These two provisions are particularly important tools in our effort to expand employee retirement coverage by encouraging small businesses to establish pension plans. As pension reform legislation makes its way through the legislative process, I will work to try to restore these provisions so that small family-owned businesses will have more certainty and confidence and fewer unnecessary burdens and costs when establishing pension plans for their workers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.125
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.23639
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Jack Reed
Mr. President, today I am introducing legislation along with my colleague Senator Clinton, that establishes a Medical Education Trust Fund to support America's 144 medical schools and 1,250 graduate medical education, GME, teaching institutions. These institutions are national treasures, they are the very best in the world and deserve explicit and dedicated funding to guarantee that the United States continues to lead the world in the quality of its medical education and its health care delivery system.
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
0.973
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.2
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Jack Reed
The Medical Education Trust Fund Act, METFA, of 2001 recognizes the need to begin moving away from existing medical education payment policies. The primary and immediate purpose of the legislation is to establish as Federal policy that medical education is a public good that all sectors of the health care system must support. This bill ensures that public and private insurers share the burden of financing medical education equitably. As such, METFA will be funded through three sources: a 1.5 percent assessment on health insurance premiums, Medicare, and Medicaid. The relative contribution from each of these sources is in rough proportion to the medical education costs attributable to their respective covered populations.
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)
1.66501
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
46
Jack Reed
GME is increasingly becoming hostage to fights over larger questions about the solvency and design of the Medicare system. The very commission entrusted to protect the integrity of the Medicare program, MedPAC, itself has succumbed to political and idelogical pressures by recommending that the GME program be removed from the Health Insurance Trust Fund and thrown into the appropriations process. I cannot stress strongly enough how important it is to reject this recommendation. To subject GME to the annual appropriations process does nothing more than to put a vital program in direct competition with many other important federal priorities in a budget that the Bush Administration is already severely constraining. We have seen this first hand in working through the 2002 budget, where the current Administration has proposed to cut a large portion of the Pediatric GME program to fund other programs. Leaving this program unprotected, will incite the same type of particularized special interest advocacy that we see emerging in other areas of health care. I urge my colleagues to reject this dangerous notion and instead call on all of you to support the concept embodied in this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.39204
VADER
0.893
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
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
72
Sprache Difficult Word Count
68
Jack Reed
This legislation, METFA, is not my innovation. It is an idea, pioneered by our former colleague, Senator Moynihan. This bill recognizes that medical education is the responsibility of all who benefit from it and must therefore share in the responsibility to support it. As Senator Moynihan once said "medical education is one of America's most precious public resources." He understood that despite the increasingly competitive health care system of our time, that medical education was a public good, that is, "a good from which everyone benefits but for which no one is willing to pay." Some health reformers argue that in fact, GME does not meet the requirements of a public good and that therefore, an all-payer system is nothing more than a form of taxation. I beg to differ. Health care is not a commodity. While we can and should rely on competition to hold down costs in much of the health system, we must not allow it to bring a premature end to this great age of medical discovery, an age made possible by this country's exceptionally well trained health professionals and superior medical schools and teaching hospitals. Indeed, through the NIH and the tax code we have successfully and robustly, subsidized the development of new wonder drugs, and I certainly don't think anyone is suggesting that we change this policy, my legislation complements a competitive health market by providing tax-supported funding for the public services provided by teaching hospitals and medical schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.21816
VADER
0.983
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
72
Sprache Difficult Word Count
71
Jack Reed
The legislation we introduce today is only the beginning. It establishes the principle that, as a public good, medical education should be supported by a stable, dedicated, long-term source of funding. To ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in the quality of its medical education and its health system as a whole, the legislation would also create a Medical Education Advisory Commission to conduct a thorough study and make recommendations, including the potential use of demonstration projects, regarding the following: alternative and additional sources of medical education financing; alternative methodologies for financing medical education; policies designed to maintain superior research and educational capacities in an increasingly competitive health system; the appropriate role of medical schools in graduate medical education; polices designed to expand eligibility for graduate medical education payments to institutions other than teaching hospitals, including children's hospital.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.88235
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.971
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
9.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
68
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Jack Reed
The services provided by our nation's teaching hospitals and medical schools, groundbreaking research, highly skilled medical care, and the training of tomorrow's physicians, are vitally important and must be protected in this time of intense economic competition in the health system.
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
0.862
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jack Reed
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Hillary Clinton
Mr. President, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in ensuring that we maintain a steady stream of funding for the crown jewels of our health care system, out Nation's teaching hospitals. I deeply appreciate Senator Reed's leadership on this issue and I am proud to join him and other colleagues as an original cosponsor of this important legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.29584
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Hillary Clinton
Teaching hospitals play a vital role in our Nation's health care system, both in treatment and research, helping to make our system one of the finest in the world. New York City, for example, leads the world in the number and quality of academic health centers, teaching hospitals, and related medical institutions.
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)
3.21888
VADER
0.852
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.6
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
19
Hillary Clinton
I have long supported academic health center and teaching hospitals, because their work is so essential to our communities. We rely on them to train physicians and nurses, care for the sickest of the sick and the poorest of the poor, and engage in research and clinical trials. Thanks to the research, for example, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, cancer patients will suffer less while receiving chemotherapy because of a drug that was developed there. And a drug that allows balloon angiplasty to save lives was developed at SUNY Stony Brook.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
-0.7
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Hillary Clinton
As my predecessor and friend, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who I am so honored to be following in the footsteps of, put it so well a few years ago, "We are in the midst of a great era of discovery in the medical science. It is certainly not a time to close medical schools. This great era of medical discovery is occurring right here in the United States, not in Europe like past ages in scientific discovery. And it is centered in New York City." But our Nation's teaching hospitals are at risk. Cuts to Medicare have lowered reimbursements for teaching hospitals and another reduction, which I will work with my colleagues to prevent, is scheduled to take place next year. Teaching hospitals have higher costs not only because of the training functions they perform, but also because they treat patients who require some of the most costly procedures and require longer hospital stays. In addition, the use of advanced technology and presence of experts in various fields also add to teaching hospitals' expenses.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.883
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
54
Sprache Difficult Word Count
52
Hillary Clinton
All of us, who rely on the expertise of our doctors, and have access to new technologies, as well as the state-of-the-art services academic medical centers and teaching hospitals offer, benefit from the creation of a trust fund to ensure a steady stream of funds dedicated for these purposes. Some states, including mine, have sought to address these funding needs themselves. However, as Senator Moynihan also pointed out, New York State's GME fund was created as a temporary solution until a Federal fund could be created.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.52941
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.961
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Hillary Clinton
I urge my colleagues in joining me with their support for this critical investment in our teaching hospitals so that they can continue to lead the world in training highly-qualified medical professionals, and generating the state-of-the-art research and treatment that enables our Nation's health care system to flourish.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
14.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce today a bill with Senators Lieberman and Feingold that would address a concern that has been raised by state legislators in Texas and across the country.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Last year Congress enacted the Full and Fair Political Activities Disclosure Act of 2000, Public Law 106-230, a law that imposed new IRS reporting requirements on political organizations claiming tax-exempt status under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purpose of this law was to uncover so-called "stealth PACs," tax-exempt groups which, prior to the enactment of this law, did not have to disclose any contributions or expenditures and were free to influence elections in virtual anonymity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Kay Bailey Hutchison
While Public Law 106-230 was intended to target "stealth PACs," it has had the unintended consequence of imposing burdensome and duplicative reporting requirements on state and local candidates who are not involved in any Federal election activities. In many states like Texas, State and local candidates already file detailed reports with their state election officials.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Kay Bailey Hutchison
To correct this problem, I am introducing legislation that would exempt state and local candidates from the IRS reporting requirements of Public Law 106-230. This bill is the product of an agreement that was worked out among Senator Lieberman, Senator Feingold, Senator Dodd, Senator McCain, Senator McConnell, and myself.
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)
0.58779
VADER
0.557
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14.8
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Kay Bailey Hutchison
I originally intended to offer this legislation as an amendment to S. 27, the McCain-Feingold campaign finance bill. Unfortunately, since this particular legislation impacts the Internal Revenue Code, I was unable to offer it at that time without the possibility of invoking a blue slip from the Ways and Means Committee.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Last week, I spoke with the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee about this issue, and he assured me that he would seek to address this issue in his committee. In this vein, I would like to ask the Senator from Iowa, the chairman of the Finance Committee, if he also will work with me to address this problem in the context of the tax bill this year.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Chuck Grassley
Yes, I would be pleased to work with the Senator from Texas on this matter, and pledge my good faith to give serious consideration to including language that meets her concerns in an appropriate tax bill in the near future.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.875
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
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
14
Kay Bailey Hutchison
I'd like to thank the distinguished chairman of the Finance Committee, and I look forward to working with him.
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
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.9
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Joseph Lieberman
Mr. President, I am pleased to cosponsor this bill, and I thank my colleague, the Senator from Texas, for working with me to draft this bill in a manner that achieves its purpose, but does not open any loopholes in the original section 527 reform law.
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
0.686
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Joseph Lieberman
Last year, Congress passed the first significant campaign finance reform measure in a quarter of a century. The so-called section 527 reform bill dealt with a truly troubling development, one whereby organizations that received tax-exempt status by telling the IRS that they existed to influence elections denied the very same thing to the FEC. As a result, these self-proclaimed election organizations engaged in election activity without complying with any aspect of the election laws, influencing our elections without the American public having any idea who, or what, was behind them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.3
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Joseph Lieberman
Our law put a stop to that, by requiring organizations claiming tax- exempt status under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code to do three things: 1. give notice of their intent to claim that status; 2. disclose information about their large contributors and their big expenditures; and 3. file annual informational returns along the lines of those filed by virtually all other tax-exempt organizations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.42857
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Joseph Lieberman
During the nine months or so that the 527 reform law has been in effect, that law has blasted sunshine onto the previously shadowy operations of a multitude of election-related organizations. Through the filings mandated by that law, the American public has learned a great deal about who is financing many of these organizations and how these organizations are spending their money.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
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
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Joseph Lieberman
But the law has had another impact, and that is to impose new reporting requirements on a group of organizations that already fully disclose to the public all of the activities covered by the 527 reform law. This bill gives relief to those organizations. In particular it grants relief from the 527 reform law to two categories of organizations that are involved exclusively in State and local elections and that already fully disclose their activities. I thank my colleague from Texas for working with me to ensure that we accomplish that goal without opening up any loopholes in the 527 reform law that will allow undisclosed money to reenter our election system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joseph Lieberman
First, the bill provides new exemptions for State and local candidate committees. Under the reform law, committees of candidates for State or local office have to notify the IRS of their intent to claim section 527 status, and they have to file annual informational returns if they have over $25,000 in gross receipts. Since the reform law went into effect, we have become convinced that the burden these requirements impose on State and local candidate committees outweigh the public purpose served by requiring them to comply with these mandates.
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
-0.671
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Joseph Lieberman
In contrast to other types of political committees, State and local candidate committees often are not permanent organizations. They often crop up a few months before an election and then cease to exist shortly after the election. They are often staffed by volunteers and run on a shoe string budget. Any new paperwork requirement -- regardless of how reasonable it may be in other contexts -- can put a significant burden on these minimally staffed and often short-lived committees.
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
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
16
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
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Joseph Lieberman
At the same time, State and local candidate committees do not pose the threats the 527 law intended to address. In contrast to other political committees, there is never any doubt as to who is running the candidate committee and as to whose agenda the candidate committee aims to promote. Just as importantly, State laws regulate and require disclosure from all candidate committees.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.707
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.2
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Joseph Lieberman
We therefore have concluded that even though we do not believe the 527 reform law's mandates to be particularly burdensome in general, State and local candidate committees present a special case, one that warrants exempting them from the reform law's requirements to file a notice of intent to claim section 527 status and to file an annual return even if the organization does not have taxable income. I note, though, that these organizations still will have to file and make public annual returns if they have taxable income.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
-0.094
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.6
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Joseph Lieberman
The second group to which we are granting a lesser degree of relief is a very carefully defined group of so-called State and local PACs. In granting this relief, we have walked a very fine line. On one hand, we want to recognize the fact that every State requires disclosure from political committees involved in that State's elections and that many State and local PACs covered by the 527 reform law therefore are already disclosing the information the 527 law seeks to State agencies. On the other hand, we still believe that there is a strong public interest in knowing how the federal tax-exemption under section 527 is being used by these organizations, and we most decidedly do not want to exempt from the law's disclosure requirements any State or local PAC that does not otherwise publicly disclose all of its activities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.969
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Joseph Lieberman
To exempt a State or local PAC merely because it claims that it is involved only in State elections and files information about some of its activities with a State agency would risk creating a massive loophole that could undermine the 527 reform law. That is because just as prior to the passage of the 527 reform law, some 527 groups were claiming that they were trying to influence elections for the purposes of the tax code, but not for the purposes of the election laws, a broad exemption for State or local PACs could lead some groups to claim that they are influencing State elections for the purposes of section 527 but not for the purposes of the State disclosure laws.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.09
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Joseph Lieberman
So, we have reached the following compromise. First, we are not exempting any of these organizations from the section 527(i) notice requirements. Unlike candidate committees, PACs generally are not transient, volunteer-staffed organizations, and it is not always clear to the public who is behind these groups. Moreover, because we are not completely exempting these groups from the law's other disclosure requirements, the notice requirement will be critical in helping the IRS and outside groups monitor compliance with the law's other mandates. In light of that, we believe the minimal effort required to file the 527(i) notice is worth the tremendous value of giving the public some basic information about these groups.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.17007
VADER
0.749
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
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
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Joseph Lieberman
Second, we are granting an exemption from the section 527(j) contribution and expenditure reporting requirements to some of these organizations, but only if they can meet certain strict requirements. The group's so-called exempt function activity must focus exclusively on State or local elections. The group must file with a State agency information on every contribution and expenditure it would otherwise be required to disclose to the IRS. In addition, these State filings must be pursuant to a State law that requires these groups to file the State reports; this requirement seeks to prevent organizations from hiding truly federal activity by voluntarily reporting to a State where reports may not be as readily accessible as are federal reports. Moreover, no group will be able to take advantage of this exemption if the State reports its files are not publicly available both from the State agency with which the report is filed and from the group itself. Finally, this exemption also is not available to any organization in which a candidate for federal office or someone who holds elected federal office plays a role -- whether through helping to run the organization, soliciting money for the organization or deciding how the organization spends its money. In short, this bill exempts from 527(j) reporting obligations only those groups that truly and legitimately engage in exclusively State and local activity and only when they already report publicly on all of the information the 527 law seeks.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.78846
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41935
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41935
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86222
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
24.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
73
Sprache Difficult Word Count
60
Joseph Lieberman
Finally, the bill makes a small change to these State and local groups' obligation to file an annual information return when they do not have taxable income. Under the current law, they must file such returns when they have $25,000 in annual receipts; the bill increases that trigger to $100,000. Like all other 527 organizations, though, they still will have to file such returns if they have taxable income.
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
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joseph Lieberman
Again, let me thank Senator Hutchison for her efforts on this bill. I believe we have worked out a good compromise, one that grants relief where it is warranted, but does not in any way threaten to open up a loophole in the law. I thank her for that, and I yield the floor.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.619
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.9
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.4
SMOG Index
9.9
Automated Readability Index
6.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Russ Feingold
Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senators Hutchinson and Lieberman in cosponsoring 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)
1.60944
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Russ Feingold
Our enactment of the 527 disclosure legislation last year was an important step toward breaking the logjam on campaign finance reform. It showed that we could come together to pass commonsense reforms that give the public more information about and more confidence in the political process. Since that law went into effect, we have heard legitimate complaints from state and local candidates and PACs, which are in fact exempt from taxation under section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, about the burden of complying with the notification and reporting requirements of the law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
0.042
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Russ Feingold
Senator Hutchinson brought this issue to the fore by offering an amendment to the campaign finance bill that we passed on Monday. I very much appreciate her willingness to withdraw that amendment so we could work out the details together and avoid creating a blue-slip problem with the House that might delay the overall campaign finance bill.
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
0.02
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Russ Feingold
The challenge was to address the legitimate concerns raised by state candidates and PACs without opening new loopholes in the law so soon after its enactment. Particularly as we stand poised to enact even more far reaching reforms in the McCain-Feingold bill, it is extremely important that we not weaken existing law in a way that might be exploited by groups wanting to avoid the sunshine that the 527 disclosure law provided. I believe that the Senator from Texas and the Senator from Connecticut have successfully negotiated this difficult terrain. I am proud to support this bill, and I hope it will be quickly enacted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.22222
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.42744
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, I am today introducing a simple, yet forceful, bill designed to address a growing problem among school children. I am tired of major soft drink companies trying to take school lunch money away from children.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.58779
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.3
Gunning-Fog Score
7.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
7.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patrick Leahy
It is one thing for the school bully to take lunch money from school kids, it is another for Coca-Cola or Pepsi to take it. In some areas, school scoreboards and school uniforms are now plastered with soda ads under exclusive contracts with vending machines all over the place.
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
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
According to a report issued by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, 20 years ago boys consumed more than twice as much milk as soda, and girls 50 percent more; now boys and girls consume twice as much soft drink as they do milk.
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
0.459
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
Coleman-Liau Index
8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patrick Leahy
I had a huge battle with Coca-Cola in 1994 when they tried to derail my child nutrition bill -- "The Better Nutrition and Health for Children Act" because I wanted schools to know they had the right to ban soda vending machines if they chose.
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
-0.494
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
8.8
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
That 1994 controversy began when Coca-Cola sent out letters to school authorities around the country misrepresenting my bill. They were resorting to scare tactics instead of honest debate. The letter sent by Coca-Cola made numerous false allegations including that soft drinks are USDA-approved. That was not, and is still not true.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
-0.11
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Patrick Leahy
The controversy now is over exclusive contracts with soda manufacturers so they get to blanket schools with soda vending machines and signs advertising their products. Also, in some schools sodas are actually being given away to children during lunch.
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
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Patrick Leahy
For schools participating in the national school lunch program I want the vending machines turned off during lunch on all school grounds -- it is that simple. During lunch, I do not want sodas sold to school children by the school. And the Secretary of Agriculture should carefully consider, based on sound nutritional science, whether to turn off the soda vending machines and stop soft drink sales before lunch.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
-0.125
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.2
Gunning-Fog Score
12
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Patrick Leahy
You don't have to be a scientist to know that eating habits learned in childhood translate into a longer and healthier life. Leaving the vending machines on during lunch sets a bad example, and tempts children to spend their lunch money.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.542
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
Soft drinks are a $60 billion a year industry. The fancy commercials and big-time advertising rake in huge profits for the soda manufacturers.
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
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
Children don't vote, children don't hand out large sums of PAC money, children don't hire expensive lobbyists. But I have always put the welfare of children ahead of corporate profits, and I always will.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.308
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.2
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
9.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
Coca-Cola recently announced that they will encourage other soda manufacturers to stop the practice of negotiating exclusive soda contracts with schools. That does not solve the program. The issue is not which company is selling the sodas, but whether the sodas should be sold at all, before and during lunch. Doing away with exclusive contracts could just mean more soda vending machines in schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.347
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.8
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
This is not the way for schools to raise money.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.09861
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
1.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
4
Coleman-Liau Index
6
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Patrick Leahy
My bill would ban the sale of soda and "pure-sugar" candies such as cotton candy, gum balls, licorice, and the like, to school children in school during the lunch period and during breakfast. It would also prohibit the practice in some schools of giving away soda during lunch.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
For the period after breakfast and before lunch, the bill would mandate that the Secretary of Agriculture take into account the nutritional health of children and design a rule based on "sound nutritional science" that could ban the sale (or donation) of sodas and similar high-sugar foods, throughout school property or on some portions of school property. The bill would permit the Secretary to leave the current approach intact -- which would allow such sales if the school wanted.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
-0.273
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Patrick Leahy
In this nutritional health analysis, the Secretary would have to consider what foods, such as milk or juices, are most likely to be displaced by the consumption of sodas before and during lunch. The Secretary would also have to weigh the low nutritional value of sodas as compared to soda substitutes such as juice or milk.
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
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Patrick Leahy
A recent study published in The Lancet concluded that for each glass of sugar-sweetened drink consumed by a child, their risk of becoming obese increased 1.6 times. It was also recently reported that soda consumption negatively impacts the ability of a child to meet their daily requirements for calcium, vitamin A, and magnesium. Variations in the amount of calcium consumed during childhood can result in decreased bone mass which may lead to a 50 percent greater risk of hip fracture in later years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.599
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Patrick Leahy
I recently heard from one of my constituents on this issue while Jenny Dorman is only in 6th grade, she has a great deal of wisdom for her age. Her letter gets right to the point on this important issue of how soda consumption impacts health. I ask unanimous consent that her letter be included in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.856
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
The Presiding Officer
The PRESIDING OFFICER.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
Gunning-Fog Score
6.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
1.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Dear Senator Leahy, I was getting ready for school when my mom told me to look at your article. I want to tell you that I'm with you 100 percent. I used to be a soda addict, and would drink nothing else. Last year in health class the teacher taught us what soda does to your bones. There is 2 percent of calcium in your bones, 1 percent in your teeth, the other 1 percent is in your blood. Soda robs your bones of calcium. If there isn't enough calcium in your blood, your body goes to your bones, where lots of calcium is found. If the soda and your body keeps taking calcium, your bones will get really brittle and easy to break. When you're old you can be very liable to have osteoporosis. Once I learned that, I stopped drinking soda altogether. Now I only drink water, milk, and once in a while juice. I'm in 6th grade now and I haven't had soda for over a year! I haven't had it in so long that even if I get a tiny bit of soda I get a sick feeling inside. Now I'm desperately trying to get the rest of my family off it by switching Sprite with water. Ha Ha!
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.44444
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.44444
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.89794
VADER
0.569
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
81.6
Gunning-Fog Score
7.9
Coleman-Liau Index
6.7
SMOG Index
8.6
Automated Readability Index
3.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill with my friend and colleague, the senior Senator from Hawaii, Mr. Inouye which would clarify the political relationship between Native Hawaiians and the United States. This measure would extend the federal policy of self-determination and self-governance to Hawaii's indigenous, native peoples, Native Hawaiians, thereby establishing parity in federal policies towards Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives and American Indians.
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
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
6.7
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Daniel K. Akaka
The bill we introduce today is a modified version of legislation we introduced on January 22, 2001. This modified version improves upon our efforts to clarify the political relationship between Native Hawaiians and the United States. Federal policy towards Native Hawaiians has closely paralleled that of our indigenous brothers and sisters, the Alaska Natives and American Indians. This bill provides a process for federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian governing entity for a government-to-government relationship with the United States.
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
0.813
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.5
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Daniel K. Akaka
This bill does three things. First it provides a process for federal recognition of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. Second, it establishes an office within the Department of the Interior to focus on Native Hawaiian issues and to serve as a liaison between Native Hawaiians and the Federal government. Finally, it establishes an interagency coordinating group to be composed of representatives of federal agencies which administer programs and implement policies impacting Native Hawaiians.
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
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.7
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
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Daniel K. Akaka
This measure does not establish entitlements or special treatment for Native Hawaiians based on race. This measure focuses on the political relationship afforded to Native Hawaiians based on the United States' recognition of Native Hawaiians as the aboriginal, indigenous peoples of Hawaii. As we all know, the United States' history with its indigenous peoples has been dismal. In recent decades, however, the United States has engaged in a policy of self-determination and self- governance with its indigenous peoples. Government-to-government relationships provide indigenous peoples with the opportunity to work directly with the federal government on policies affecting their lands, natural resources and many other aspects of their well-being. While federal policies towards Native Hawaiians have paralleled that of Native American Indians and Alaska Natives, the federal policy of self- determination and self-governance, has not yet been extended to Native Hawaiians. This measure extends this policy to Native Hawaiians, thus furthering the process of reconciliation between Native Hawaiians and the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.959
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7.6
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
73
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Daniel K. Akaka
This measure does not impact program funding for American Indians and Alaska Natives. Federal programs for Native Hawaiian health, education and housing are already administered by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, and Housing the Urban Development. The bill I introduce today contains a provision which makes clear that this bill does not authorize eligibility for participation in any programs and services provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Daniel K. Akaka
This bill does not authorize gaming in Hawaii. In fact, it clearly states that the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, IGRA, does not apply to the Native Hawaiian governing entity. Hawaii is one of two states in the Union which criminally prohibits all forms of gaming. Therefore, I want to make clear that this bill would not authorize the Native Hawaiian governing entity to conduct any type of gaming in Hawaii.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.6
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.22378
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Daniel K. Akaka
Finally, this measure does not preclude Native Hawaiians from seeking alternatives in the international arena. This measure focuses on self- determination within the framework of federal law and seeks to establish equality in the federal policies extended towards American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.402
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
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Daniel K. Akaka
We introduced similar legislation during the 106th Congress. While the bill was passed by the House of Representatives, the Senate failed to consider it prior to the adjournment of the 106th Congress. The legislation was widely supported by our indigenous brethren, American Indians and Alaska Natives. It was also supported by the Hawaii State Legislature which passed a resolution supporting a government-to- government relationship between Native Hawaiians and the United States. Similar resolutions were passed by the Japanese American Citizens' League and the National Education Association.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.718
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
20
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Daniel K. Akaka
Mr. President, when most people think of Hawaii, they think of paradise. I agree, it is paradise. However, the essence of Hawaii is captured not by the physical beauty of its islands, but by the beauty of its people. Those who have lived in Hawaii have a unique demeanor and attitude which is appropriately described as the "Aloha" spirit. The people of Hawaii demonstrate the Aloha spirit through their actions -- through their generosity, through their appreciation of the environment and natural resources, through their willingness to care for each other, through their genuine friendliness.
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
0.991
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Daniel K. Akaka
The people of Hawaii share many ethnic backgrounds and cultures. This mix of culture and tradition is based on the unique history of Hawaii. The Aloha spirit is generated from the pride we all share in the culture and tradition of Hawaii's indigenous, native peoples, the Native Hawaiians. Hawaii's state motto, "Ua mau ke'ea `o ka `aina i ka pono," which means "the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness," captures the culture of Native Hawaiians. Prior to western contact, Native Hawaiians lived in an advanced society, in distinct and structured communities steeped in science. The Native Hawaiians honored their aina, land, and environment, and therefore developed methods of irrigation, agriculture, aquaculture, navigation, medicine, fishing and other forms of subsistence whereby the land and sea were efficiently used without waste or damage. Respect for the environment formed the basis of their culture and tradition. It is from this culture and tradition that the Aloha spirit, which is demonstrated throughout Hawaii, by all of its people, has endured and flourished.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.78571
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.78571
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.98592
VADER
0.964
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
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
75
Sprache Difficult Word Count
65
Daniel K. Akaka
In 1978, the people of Hawaii acted to preserve Native Hawaiian culture and tradition by amending Hawaii's state constitution to establish the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to give expression to the right of self-determination and self-governance at the state level for Hawaii's indigenous peoples, Native Hawaiians. Starting with statehood, Hawaii endeavored to address and protect the rights and concerns of Hawaii's indigenous peoples in accordance with authority delegated under federal policy. The constraints of this approach are evident. This bill extends the federal policy of self-determination and self- governance to Native Hawaiians at the federal level through a government-to-government relationship with the Native Hawaiian governing entity.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.43508
VADER
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
1.8
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
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Daniel K. Akaka
This measure is not being introduced to circumvent the 1999 United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Rice v. Cayetano. The Rice case was a voting rights case whereby the Supreme Court held that the State of Hawaii must allow all citizens of Hawaii to vote for the Board of Trustees of a quasi-state agency, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0.904
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Daniel K. Akaka
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs was established by citizens of the State of Hawaii as part of the 1978 State of Hawaii Constitutional Convention. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs administers programs and services for Native Hawaiians. The State constitution provided for nine trustees who were Native Hawaiian to be elected by Native Hawaiians. Following the Supreme Court's ruling in Rice v. Cayetano, the elections were not only open to all citizens in the State of Hawaii, but non-Hawaiians were deemed eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees. Whereas the Rice case dealt with voting rights and the State of Hawaii, the measure we introduce today addresses the federal policy of self-determination and self-governance and does not involve the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.4
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.76214
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Daniel K. Akaka
This measure is critical to the people of Hawaii as it begins a process to address many longstanding issues facing Hawaii's indigenous peoples and the State of Hawaii. By addressing and resolving these matters, we begin a process of healing, a process of reconciliation not only within the United States, but within the State of Hawaii. The time has come for us to be able to address these deeply rooted issues in order for us to be able to move forward as one.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.7346
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Daniel K. Akaka
I cannot emphasize how important this measure is for the people of Hawaii. While Hawaii will always be known for its physical beauty, its true essence is in its people. The time has come to provide Hawaii's indigenous peoples with the opportunity to engage in a government-to- government relationship with the United States. I look forward to working with my colleagues to enact this critical measure.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.81818
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.924
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Barbara Boxer
Mr. President, we have seen three shootings and watched three young children lose their lives in the past four weeks. Two of these were in my state of California; the latest shooting was in my colleagues' state of Indiana. These shootings have been terrifying for all of us, children, parents, community members, and the nation as a whole. We must stop these acts of violence, now. We cannot wait for another young life to slip through our hands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.914
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
76.5
Gunning-Fog Score
7.8
Coleman-Liau Index
11
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
6.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Barbara Boxer
These incidents have reminded us that no place is safe from gun violence. Principals think about the safety of their schools every day; parents worry about the safety of their children's classrooms every day; and children walk to school unsure of their own safety every day. This is sad, but this is the reality.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.402
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Barbara Boxer
Today I am proposing to change this reality. My bill reaffirms our commitment to school safety by creating a permanent School Safety Fund. This Fund will allow the Attorney General to provide grants to school districts so that they can create their own comprehensive school safety strategies, incorporating both violence prevention and school safety activities.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.941
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Barbara Boxer
What might be included in these safety strategies?
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
1.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
2
Sprache Difficult Word Count
3
Barbara Boxer
Schools could establish hotlines and tiplines, so that students could anonymously report potentially dangerous situations. They could hire more community police officers and purchase security equipment. I would argue that all schools could use more counselors, psychologists, and school social workers, these funds will help hire them. Schools could use the funds to train teachers and administrators to identify the early warning signs of troubled youth. They could also use the funds to teach our students conflict resolution programs, and to set up a mentoring program for students.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8473
VADER
-0.796
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
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
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Barbara Boxer
The bottom line is clear: each school needs to decide the extent of its problem, and decide what solution would be best for its community. My bill gives school districts the leeway they need to deal with school safety, providing federal funds to attack school violence where it happens: in the schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.16705
VADER
0.25
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Barbara Boxer
This approach, in and of itself, is not a novel idea. Since 1999, the federal government has funded a program called "Safe Schools Initiative." A collaboration between the Department of Justice, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health and Human Services, Safe Schools provides grants to school districts to do the activities I outlined above. In fact, 77 school districts have already been awarded funds. Why, then, is my bill necessary?
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
0.909
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barbara Boxer
My bill does two important things. One, it writes this program into law. Currently, the Appropriations Committee decides year-to-year whether to fund this initiative. This program is important -- important enough to warrant an authorization. My amendment codifies these grants through fiscal year 2006.
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
0.649
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Barbara Boxer
Second, and perhaps most important, my bill speaks to how these grants are funded. All funding would come directly from the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund. And rather than set a specific authorization level -- rather than pull a number out of thin air and declare that number the "need", my bill would give discretion to the Attorney General to decide how many grants should be awarded, and how much money each grantee should receive.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.47
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Barbara Boxer
For example, if a crisis arises, the Attorney General has the flexibility to distribute grants as he sees fit. He does not have to wait for Congress to act, or watch as Congress fails to act. He can identify the need, and address it immediately. On the flip side, if school safety problems improve, as all of us hope, then the Attorney General can spend less on school safety. Again, it is up to his discretion.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.63599
VADER
0.744
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.5
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
9.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Barbara Boxer
You know as well as I do that school safety is a serious problem. We cannot simply stand by the wayside and allow violence to continue disrupting the lives of students and communities. My bill recognizes the widespread reach of these violent outbreaks, and tells communities that the federal government will not fail them. Communities are eager to protect their schoolchildren, and this bill will give them an opportunity to do so.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.36842
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.73089
VADER
0.368
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Barbara Boxer
Mr. President, last month there were two school shootings in my state. A mere seventeen days and six miles away from each other, they claimed the lives of two students and wounded eighteen others. These shootings were terrible tragedies for their communities, and a painful reminder of the fragile security of our nation's schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.95551
VADER
-0.758
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
67.8
Gunning-Fog Score
9.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Barbara Boxer
To combat these tragic acts of violence, many schools employ safety strategies that protect the millions of children, teenagers and adults that attend them every single day. The federal government plays a role in many of these programs. My amendment speaks to one of them: COPS In Schools.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Barbara Boxer
Although we passed the COPS program in 1994, it was not until 1998 that the Department of Justice created a specific COPS In Schools program. Since then, nearly 3,800 police officers have been placed in 1,800 school districts across the nation. California alone has put 270 new police officers in schools across the state.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.7
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Barbara Boxer
Unfortunately, not all schools are so lucky. At the time of last month's shooting at Santana High School in Santee, California, the school happened by pure luck to have two law enforcement officials near campus. The shooting spree at Santana High School lasted a mere six minutes. In this time, more than 30 rounds were shot, two teenagers were killed, and 13 people were wounded. It is dreadful to imagine what might have happened if the police had not responded so quickly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-1.22378
VADER
-0.778
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
70.5
Gunning-Fog Score
9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.9
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Barbara Boxer
An even more poignant situation, which underscored the absolutely vital role police officers play in our nation's schools, was the school shooting in El Cajon, California. This time, there were no deaths. A police officer -- who had been stationed at Granite Hills High School after the Santana High School shooting occurred -- responded immediately after hearing gunshots and managed to stop the shooter from claiming innocent lives. Had a police officer not been on campus, we may have been counting fatalities instead of injuries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
-0.259
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
13.6
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
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Barbara Boxer
Make no mistake, the police officers put in schools by the COPS In Schools program are not there to simply patrol the hallways, nor are they there to make schools feel like prisons. Police officers in schools serve an important purpose: they work with school staff to develop anti-crime policies on campus, implement procedures to ensure a safer school environment, and reassure parents that a police officer is there to deal with those students that might cause problems.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
0.586
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.5
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
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Barbara Boxer
Local governments are required to provide 25 percent of the funding to hire these police officers, unless the Attorney General grants them a waiver. Under Attorney General Janet Reno, communities routinely received federal funding to hire police officers for schools without having to contribute matching funds. This was extremely generous, and I am hopeful that this policy will continue.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.70805
VADER
0.83
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Barbara Boxer
To ensure that it does, my bill permanently waives the local matching fund requirement for placing a police officer in a school. No child, teenager or adult attending one of America's public schools should be put in danger simply because of a lack of funding. Communities should be able to put police officers in their schools, period. My bill will allow them to do just that.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
-0.527
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.6
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Barbara Boxer
We know that having police officers in schools works. They help ensure the safety of our schools, our schoolchildren and our faculty every single day. I encourage my colleagues to show their commitment to our students by supporting this bill.
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
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Peter Fitzgerald
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Holocaust Survivors Tax Fairness Act of 2001. This important legislation would prevent the federal government from imposing the federal income tax on Holocaust restitution or compensation payments that victims of their heirs may receive.
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
-0.202
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Peter Fitzgerald
More than 50 years after the end of World War II, many banks and companies in Europe are beginning to return stolen assets to survivors of the Holocaust and their heirs. In August of 1998, two of the largest banks in Switzerland agreed to distribute $1.25 billion as restitution for assets wrongfully withheld during the Nazi reign. And in February of 1999, the German government agreed to establish a fund to compensate victims of the Holocaust. The legislation I am introducing ensures that the beneficiaries of these settlements and other Holocaust restitution or compensation arrangements can exclude the proceeds from taxable income on their federal income tax forms.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.29412
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.57054
VADER
-0.44
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.8
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
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Peter Fitzgerald
Holocast survivors and their families have lived through unspeakable tragedies. While the restitution settlements pale in comparison to what they have lost, this measure ensures that survivors can keep all of what was returned to them without being unnecessarily burdened by taxes.
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
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.5
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Peter Fitzgerald
The Congress must send a clear message that to allow the federal government to tax away any reparations obtained by Holocaust survivors or their families because of their persecution by the Nazis or their sympathizers is simply unacceptable. Given that the average age of Holocaust survivors now exceeds 80 years of age, we believe it is imperative that the Congress act now to prevent the federal government from attempting to tax this money.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.153
Leans 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
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Peter Fitzgerald
Similar legislation was agreed to by the Senate as an amendment to the Taxpayer Refund Act of 1999. The provision was retained in conference and included in the Taxpayer Refund and Relief Act of 1999. The final bill was vetoed, however, preventing this important provision regarding Holocaust reparations from becoming law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.66667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.29928
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Peter Fitzgerald
After over 50 years of injustice, Holocaust survivors and their families are reclaiming what is rightfully theirs. Even as we support these efforts to reclaim stolen property, we must do our part in protecting the proceeds.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.46634
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Joe Biden
Mr. President, today I introduce a bill which would right a wrong, a small wrong, but a wrong nevertheless. It affects a handful of our nation's diplomats who serve in the world's most dangerous places: places like Bosnia and Lebanon. Our diplomats serve in some pretty difficult places, often in harm's way, just as our soldiers do.
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
-0.817
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
7.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
These diplomats who serve in the most dangerous places receive a special allowance, which is aptly called "danger pay." This allowance is not unlike that paid to our military when they are in combat. In fact, in some places where our military and diplomatic personnel serve side by side, both receive a special allowance for their sacrifices.
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
-0.633
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
The military justifiably receives this benefit tax-free. But our diplomatic personnel do not. Through an oversight in the Internal Revenue code, diplomats are taxed on their danger pay, even though they often face similar hardships and dangers. I think that's wrong.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.66667
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.29928
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.4
Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.76214
VADER
-0.844
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Joe Biden
The bill I introduce today, I have a bill which would right this wrong. It affects just a handful of people. But to them it will serve as recognition of the sacrifice they make when they represent the American people in dangerous places overseas.
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
-0.477
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
3.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
73.2
Gunning-Fog Score
8.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Hillary Clinton
Mr. President, when Americans turn on their taps, they expect the water that comes out to be clean and safe. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.33647
VADER
0.494
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
4.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
78.6
Gunning-Fog Score
5.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
7.9
Automated Readability Index
4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
2.8
Sprache Readability Score
2.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Hillary Clinton
I rise today to ask my colleagues to join me in expressing our support for the new health and science-based standard for arsenic in drinking water. The stronger standard can protect millions of Americans from a known carcinogen. A 1999 National Academy of Sciences report concluded that chronic ingestion of arsenic causes bladder, lung, and skin cancer. The Administration's proposal to withdraw this new standard puts the public health at risk.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.6
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Hillary Clinton
The science is clear. The National Academy of Sciences has concluded that the current standard, which has not been revised in nearly 60 years, does not meet EPA's goal of public-health protection and has urged that it be revised as quickly as possible.
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
0.382
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
11.2
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Hillary Clinton
The new, more protective arsenic standard of 10 parts per billion would put our national drinking water standard for arsenic in line with drinking water standards set at the state level, as well as international standards. The World Health Organization has established a guideline for arsenic in drinking water of 10 parts per billion, indicating that the value would be even lower if it were based on health concerns alone, without consideration for the technological and financial capabilities of certain countries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.86667
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.26868
VADER
0.34
Somewhat 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
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Hillary Clinton
Withdrawing this important new drinking water standard for arsenic also creates uncertainty for communities across the country that will ultimately need to construct or upgrade water treatment facilities to meet the new standard. These communities need and deserve as much time as is possible to come into compliance with the new standard.
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
-0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Hillary Clinton
This bill that I am introducing today expresses the Sense of the Senate that to provide maximum protection for public health and a maximum amount of time for communities to accommodate a new drinking water standard for arsenic, the new standard for arsenic in drinking water should be set no later than the statutory deadline of June 22, 2001.
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)
2.83321
VADER
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
12.2
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Hillary Clinton
Rather than rolling back science-based, public health standards for our nation's drinking water, we should be rolling up our sleeves and investing in our water infrastructure so that America's families can rest assured that their drinking water is clean and safe.
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)
2.56495
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
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
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Conrad Burns
Mr. President, I rise today, to introduce the Technology Depreciation Reform Act of 2001. This bill will update the U.S. Tax Code to reflect the evolution of the computer and other high-tech industries.
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
5.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
66.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.4
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
9.5
Automated Readability Index
3.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Conrad Burns
High-tech hardware is subjected to an outdated tax code. Currently, businesses must depreciate their computer equipment over a five year period. I believe this five year depreciation life for tax purposes is clearly outdated. Many companies today must update their computers as quickly as every 14 months in order to stay current technologically.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.45199
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.6
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Conrad Burns
Depreciation schedules for technology assets have not been reformed since 1986. This legislation will amend the U.S. Tax Code by reducing the depreciation schedule for high-tech equipment from five years to three years.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.8473
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65
Gunning-Fog Score
9.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
6.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Conrad Burns
I believe it is time to update an outdated tax code to reflect the realities of today's technology-based workplace. A five year depreciation schedule for business computers is no longer realistic.
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
-0.296
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Conrad Burns
The Computer Depreciation Reform Act allows every company, from the neighborhood real estate office, to the local hospital, to the local bank to depreciate their computer equipment on a three year schedule. As a result, these companies will no longer be forced to pay for their high-tech equipment long after its useful life has become obsolete.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.36772
VADER
-0.599
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
35.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Conrad Burns
In short, the tax code is outdated for high-tech hardware. The five year schedule for technology assets is particularly outdated. In fact, this is an ice age for computer technologies. As the chairman of the Communications Subcommittee, I am very award of the impact this is having on small businesses. Congress has not addressed this issue since 1986. However, the industry has evolved dramatically since that time.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.667
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.2
Gunning-Fog Score
10.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Conrad Burns
I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to update the tax code to reflect the realities of today's technological workplace.
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
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, in the last Congress I introduced a bill, S.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
2.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
85.9
Gunning-Fog Score
5.8
Coleman-Liau Index
8.2
SMOG Index
7.3
Automated Readability Index
0.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
1.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
4
Sprache Difficult Word Count
5
Patrick Leahy
2993, with Senator Kohl to give the Federal Trade Commission, FTC, and the Department of Justice, DOJ, the ability to effectively enforce antitrust laws concerning contract and payment arrangements between drug companies which could hurt consumers.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Patrick Leahy
Unfortunately, no action was taken on that Leahy-Kohl bill, and the newspapers are now full of articles about allegations that Shering- Plough paid $90 million to generic drug manufacturers to delay sales of a low-cost generic drug taken by heart patients.
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
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.5
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
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Patrick Leahy
While these allegations have yet to be resolved for those particular companies, this story highlights the need to pass legislation to prevent this type of problem from happening in the future.
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 Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
-0.226
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
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
11
Sprache Difficult Word Count
10
Patrick Leahy
If Dante were writing The Inferno today, he might well have reserved a special place for those who engage in these anti-consumer conspiracies.
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
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
8
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
The Federal Trade Commission deserves credit for exposing this problem, during last Congress and this Congress. Under the bill we are introducing today, companies are required to give the FTC and the Justice Department the information they need to prevent manufacturers of patented drugs -- often brand-name drugs -- from simply paying generic drug companies to keep lower-cost products off the market.
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)
0.8473
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.6
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Patrick Leahy
These deals which prevent competition hurt senior citizens, hurt families, and cheat healthcare providers.
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
-0.866
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
These pharmaceutical giants and their generic partners then share the profits gained from cheating American families.
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
0.477
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
The companies have been able to get away with this by signing secret deals with each other not to compete. Our bill, the "Drug Competition Act of 2001", will expose these deals and subject them to immediate investigation and appropriate action by the Federal Trade Commission or the Justice Department.
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
0.422
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
This solves the most difficult problem faced by federal investigators: finding out about the improper deals. This bill does not change the so-called Hatch-Waxman Act, it does not amend FDA law, and it does not slow down the drug approval process. It allows existing antitrust laws to be enforced by ensuring that the enforcement agencies have information about no-compete deals. The same confidentiality requirements will still apply to the FTC and to DOJ, as under current law.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.16705
VADER
0.143
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
54.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Patrick Leahy
The issue of making deals which prevent competition was addressed in a New York Times editorial titled, "Driving Up Drug Prices," published on July 26, 2000. The editorial noted that even though the FTC "is taking aggressive action to curb the practice. It needs help from Congress to close loopholes in federal law." This bill is that help, and the bill slams the door shut on would-be violators by exposing the deals to our competition enforcement agencies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.38462
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.74721
VADER
-0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Patrick Leahy
Under current law, manufacturers of generic drugs are encouraged to challenge weak or invalid patents on brand-name drugs so that consumers can enjoy lower generic drug prices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.4
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
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Patrick Leahy
Current law grants these generic companies a temporary protection from competition to the first manufacturer that gets permission to sell a generic drug before the patent on the brand-name drug expires.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.78846
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.7
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Patrick Leahy
This approach then gives the generic drug manufacturer a 180-day head start on other generic companies.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.3979
VADER
0
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Patrick Leahy
That was a good idea. The unfortunate loophole that has been open to exploitation is the fact that secret deals can be made that allow the manufacturer of the generic drug to claim the 180-day grace period, to block other generic drugs from entering the market, while, at the same time, getting paid by the brand-name manufacturer for not selling the lower-cost generic drug.
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
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Patrick Leahy
The bill we are introducing today will shut this loophole down for companies who want to cheat the public, but keeps the system the same for companies engaged in true competition with each other. This bill would give the FTC or the Justice Department the information they need to take quick and decisive action against companies driven more by greed than by good sense.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.922
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
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
18
Patrick Leahy
It is important for Congress not to overreact to these outrages by throwing out the good with the bad. Most generic companies want to take advantage of this 180-day provision and deliver quality generic drugs at much lower costs for consumers. We should not eliminate the incentive for them to do that.
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
-0.432
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Patrick Leahy
Instead, we should let the FTC and DOJ look at every single deal that could lead to abuse so that only the deals that are consistent with the intent of that law will be allowed to stand.
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)
0.58779
VADER
-0.637
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59.5
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
7.8
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
9
Patrick Leahy
We look forward to suggestions from other Members on this matter and from brand-name and generic manufacturers who will work with us to make sure this loophole is closed. .
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
0.318
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Patrick Leahy
We are pleased that Congressman Waxman will introduce a companion bill in the House of Representatives. I look forward to working with him and with the other cosponsors in this effort.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.4
Gunning-Fog Score
10.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Patrick Leahy
I ask unanimous consent that a brief summary of the Drug Competition Act be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
3.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
7
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8