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Senate Floor: STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
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Moderation
9 Speakers
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Speakers
Paul Wellstone Paul Wellstone said 196 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
34%
Paul Wellstone said 4011 words of a total of 11531 words.
35%
Tom Harkin Tom Harkin said 167 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
29%
Tom Harkin said 3104 words of a total of 11531 words.
27%
Jim Jeffords Jim Jeffords said 60 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
11%
Jim Jeffords said 1112 words of a total of 11531 words.
10%
Joe Biden Joe Biden said 42 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
8%
Joe Biden said 809 words of a total of 11531 words.
8%
Conrad Burns Conrad Burns said 34 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
6%
Conrad Burns said 664 words of a total of 11531 words.
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Jon Corzine Jon Corzine said 34 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
6%
Jon Corzine said 640 words of a total of 11531 words.
6%
Ted Kennedy Ted Kennedy said 30 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
6%
Ted Kennedy said 506 words of a total of 11531 words.
5%
John McCain John McCain said 17 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
3%
John McCain said 454 words of a total of 11531 words.
4%
Tim Hutchinson Tim Hutchinson said 12 sentences of a total of 592 sentences.
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Tim Hutchinson said 231 words of a total of 11531 words.
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Full Transcript
Joe Biden
Mr. President, authority for the community policing program has expired, and I rise today to introduce legislation to extend that hugely successful program for another six years.
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
0.724
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1138213673
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0525749696
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0049337832
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0027318209
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.000348682
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0003354922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003145689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.36119E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.646E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.6724E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.4599E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
97.377
Magnitude:
27
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
33.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
13
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Joe Biden
We created this program in 1994 as part of that year's crime bill. The COPS program has worked better than any of us could have hoped. Crime has gone down every year since the program has been in existence. We have invested over $7.5 billion to make our streets safer. 115,000 officers will be funded by the end of this fiscal year. 73,600 of those officers are on the beat today, over 200 of them in my own state of Delaware. Grants have been issued to more than 12,400 law enforcement agencies. Big cities and small towns have benefitted, and more than 82 percent of all COPS grants have gone to departments serving populations of 50,000 or less.
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
0.778
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0580308784
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.030463509
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0122248239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0027335591
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001053574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002151812
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001927857
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.5787E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.9725E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.5963E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.131E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.364
Magnitude:
110
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
86
Gunning-Fog Score
9.7
Coleman-Liau Index
7.5
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
4.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Joe Biden
Community policing methods are taking hold across the country. A recent Justice Department study revealed that the number of community police officers nationwide increased by 400 percent between 1997 and 1999. Schools are benefitting: by the end of this fiscal year COPS will have funded almost 5,000 school resource officers. These are specially trained officers who work in schools to prevent crimes before they occur, mentor students, and assist school administrators in creating a safe learning environment. Since COPS started funding school resource officers, their numbers across the country have shot up more than 40 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.917
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.158695376
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1463569817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0415828021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0150317079
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0118792734
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000596569
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.9981E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.24364E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.21777E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.76048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.7069E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.234
Magnitude:
91
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Joe Biden
When we passed the crime bill in 1994, we set a goal of funding 100,000 officers by 2000. That goal has been met. But the need for more officers, for technology to help those officers do their job more efficiently, and for more prosecutors so the cases investigated by the police can effectively be brought, continues unabated. The Justice Department reports that in the last two fiscal years, demand for new police hiring grants has outstripped available funds by a factor of almost three to one. To meet this need, the legislation I introduce today authorizes $600 million per year over the next 6 years, enough to hire up to 50,00 more officer. We have made this portion of the program more flexible: up to half of these hiring dollars can be use to help police departments retain those community police officers currently on payroll. In another change from current law, portion of these funds can be used for officer training and education.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.914
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0316717924
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0073829411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0048663645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019778705
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0016710024
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002656265
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.86918E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.94298E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.01212E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.6129E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.34E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.22
Magnitude:
157
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Joe Biden
The legislation also provides funding for new technologies, so law enforcement can have access to the latest high-tech crime fighting equipment to keep pace with today's sophisticated criminals. Also included are funds to help local district attorneys hire more community prosecutors. These prosecutors will expand the community justice concept and engage the entire community in preventing and fighting crime. The statistics we have on community prosecutions are quite promising, and we should increase the funds available to local prosecutors, a piece of our criminal justice puzzle that has too often gone overlooked.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.83321
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.09091
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.17435
VADER
0.414
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0177652444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0102941791
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0021276666
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.000772506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006114865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005172488
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.27069E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
8.436E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.723E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.93E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.32E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.177
Magnitude:
92
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
27.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Joe Biden
We need to pass this bill. Already the administration has announced its intention to end the police hiring program, to dramatically scale back the community prosecution program, and to cut other critical state and local law enforcement programs. That is not the right approach. Crime is down, but it will not stay down. Preliminary FBI crime reports for 2000 indicate that we may be reaching the end of our eight straight years of decreasing crime. Last December, the FBI reported that crime was down in most big cities, but up in cities of less than 50,000 people. It was up 1.2 percent in the South, the nation's most populous region. Several of our largest cities have reported increases in their murder rates. Crime will not stay down, unless we dedicate the resources necessary for state and local law enforcement to do their job effectively.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.8
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.84583
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.27444
VADER
-0.979
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0933685631
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0364300999
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0158178547
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0111467882
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.004106497
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0030362173
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003773158
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002256689
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.25933E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.12262E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.6714E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.273
Magnitude:
141
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
44
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Joe Biden
This bill has the support of every major law enforcement organization in the country. Fifty senators are original cosponsors of the legislation, including five Republicans. I want to pay a special tribute to my friends on the other side of the aisle and thank them for listening to their mayors, police chiefs, and officers who told them this is the right thing to do. We should not play politics with public safety, and I hope we can pursue common-sense crime-fighting proposals without regard to party.
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
0.943
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1426930423
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0296917744
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076621021
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0057660891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0019916213
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.001092206
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010909589
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0007320565
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.33023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.25222E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.04985E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.281
Magnitude:
85
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Joe Biden
I would like to thank the men and women of law enforcement for their service and heroism in bringing about the longest lasting decrease in crime in this nation's history. Let's build on that success, and let's continue to give them the support they deserve, by reauthorizing the COPS program.
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)
0.26826
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0363498577
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0019133733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0016941727
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007265224
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001156519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.42956E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.02993E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.95821E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.10367E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1444E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.907E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
98.071
Magnitude:
50
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Joe Biden
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill, as well as several letters supporting its introduction, be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.60944
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.1722907531
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0210607963
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0140081087
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0061495943
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.004945862
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0037314519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006121541
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001824709
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.36381E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.44578E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.20917E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Paul Wellstone
Mr. President, I rise to introduce long overdue legislation that will bring affordable prescription drugs to all Medicare beneficiaries. This legislation is the Medicare Extension of Drugs to Seniors, MEDS, Act of 2001.
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)
1.09861
VADER
0.422
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0796800596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.03115281
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0132183326
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.011399253
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0025229823
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0018374636
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0001014207
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.20329E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.2165E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.0356E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.1855E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
75.288
Magnitude:
68
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.7
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Wellstone
For a good period of the time that I have been a Senator, the Federal Government has operated with budget deficits. The goal during that period was deficit reduction, while protecting the programs that are important for people. I had hoped that when the economy began to do better, and we began to see surpluses, that finally, as a Senator from Minnesota, I would be able to do really well for people. It would not just be stopping the worst, it would be doing the better.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.781
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.3542333608
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.1388930599
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.1335597364
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0455127156
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0148181425
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0133820082
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0044301556
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0006767708
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.0005446697
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.35953E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.3881E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
92.879
Magnitude:
103
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.2
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Wellstone
Unfortunately, what we have this year in Washington instead is a choice. Either you are in favor of Robin-Hood-in-reverse tax cuts, with as much as 40 percent of the benefits going to the top 1 percent of earners. Or you are in favor of making an investment above and beyond reducing the debt and protecting Social Security and Medicare. I am one who favors making investments in people, for making sure that there is opportunity for all, quality education for all our children and young people, quality and affordable housing, that we honor our commitments to our veterans, that we reform mental health and achieve parity for mental health and addiction treatment services, that we help women out of domestic violence. And that we make sure that the senior citizens who built this country are able to afford prescription drugs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.47826
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.9904
VADER
0.93
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.007974849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0076534263
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0053015188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013687501
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001116519
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002443252
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0002400849
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0001931676
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.00015759
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.41939E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.21753E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
92.604
Magnitude:
183
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
44.1
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Paul Wellstone
Everyone in Congress knows there is a need for more affordable prescription drugs. Everyone in Congress knows that the surplus is large enough to afford both a fair tax cut and better prescription drug coverage for seniors. The surplus is largely thanks to sound budget decisions made in the early 1990s, which promoted economic growth and greatly expanded tax revenues. Those surpluses now make it not only possible, but imperative that we address the prescription drug cost crisis. We must remember that Congress also made mistakes during the 1990s. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 brought cuts in Medicare spending, cuts that I opposed and that will total over $600 billion. It is only fair, now that there is a surplus, to return those cuts in health care spending back into the health care system where there is need. And I don't have to tell colleagues about the need. We all know it from our own families and our constituents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.6
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.22378
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07143
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.13815
VADER
-0.013
Neutral
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:
Labor
Score:
94.382
Magnitude:
70
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.5
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
When Medicare was first enacted in 1965 the program "mimicked" typical private insurance which often did not include outpatient prescription drugs. Times have changed, but in that regard Medicare has not. Virtually all employment based insurance now includes outpatient prescription drug coverage. Fully 99 percent of state and local government employees have this coverage. The federal employees program requires all plans to cover out patient prescription drugs, and Medicaid in every state does the same. Its time to bring Medicare up to date with a prescription drug plan available to all beneficiaries.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.572
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0535830332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0386889616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0121391662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0034792891
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.003434996
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0016279633
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0012310754
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.96336E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.00105E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.8009E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.4259E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Law and Crime
Score:
84.953
Magnitude:
136
Code:
12
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#12
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Wellstone
You don't have to tell people that prescription drugs are the largest out-of-pocket health care cost for seniors. They know. Over 85 percent of Medicare beneficiaries take at least one prescription medicine, and the average senior citizen fills eighteen prescriptions per year. Nationally, more than half of the cost of these drugs comes directly out of seniors' pockets. In Minnesota the number is even higher. Seniors who cannot afford drug coverage often do not take the drugs their doctors prescribe. One of every eight senior citizens at some time is forced to choose between buying food and buying medicine. That's not right.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0979735283
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0144886973
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.013532411
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0088722918
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0080199199
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033617496
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010526651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000151751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.17349E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.3321E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.71E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Paul Wellstone
Charles Van Guilder, a Minnesota senior, was faced with the devastating option of having to divorce his wife in order to protect their assets which might be stripped away by high-rising Medicare HMO costs. Struggling with Parkinson's Disease, she was faced with an $850 monthly charge for prescription drugs and home health premiums.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.1431
VADER
-0.586
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.1535989693
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1264150371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0696118223
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0425538426
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0105466665
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0050578401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0047433165
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0017059789
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.001379317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010125751
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
0.000814015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.8
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
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
Rose Grigsby was faced with a choice of living in Arizona where because of disparities in Medicare + Choice reimbursements she payed $17.50 a month for her healthcare including prescription drugs and even a health club membership and moving back home to Minnesota where she would have to pay $270 a month for 80 percent drug coverage. Despite wanting to be with family, she couldn't afford to move. Where's the fairness in that? It is time we add prescription drug coverage to Medicare so it is available on an equal basis to every senior in every state.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Moderation
Harassment
0.1812380971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.170537096
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.1430093311
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0462490512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0345750566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005334762
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0049950388
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0002427537
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002020292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.70743E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.78641E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
71.197
Magnitude:
73
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Paul Wellstone
The drug industry America's most profitable has never wanted a prescription drug benefit included in Medicare.
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)
1.94591
VADER
0.732
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1754777157
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0764333527
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0302064582
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0247464923
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0072797535
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0071655319
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0005421061
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.73016E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.44747E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.24866E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.31278E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
94.925
Magnitude:
69
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
10.8
Gunning-Fog Score
18.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
10
Sprache Readability Score
3.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Paul Wellstone
The industry is interested in protecting its very large profits. The most recent annual Fortune 500 report on American business showed once again as it has in each of the last 19 years that the pharmaceutical industry ranks first in profits. In the words of the editors of Fortune Magazine, "Whether you gauge profitability by median return on revenues, assets or equity, pharmaceuticals had a Viagra kind of year." Where the average Fortune 500 industry in the United States returned 5 percent profits as a percentage of revenue, the pharmaceutical industry returned 18.6 percent. Where the average Fortune 500 industry returned 3.8 percent profits as a percentage of their assets, the pharmaceutical industry returned 16.5 percent. Where the average Fortune 500 industry returned 15 percent profits as a percentage of shareholders equity, the pharmaceutical industry returned 36 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.93103
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.93103
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.971
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment > Threatening
0.1249171561
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0606549031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0116771713
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0061157916
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.005110147
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004439486
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.56729E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
5.91938E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.168E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.47E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.97E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
96.402
Magnitude:
60
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
17.9
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
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Wellstone
The richest pharmaceutical company, Merck, pulled in nearly $6 billion in profits, more than the entire Fortune 500 airline industry and registered twice the profits of the engineering construction industry. The 12 major companies of the pharmaceutical industry made $10 Billion more in total profits than the 24 companies of the motor vehicle and parts industry, including Ford, GM and others.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.908
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.2969213761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0836801191
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0118918986
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0107233238
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0048239075
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0046966092
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002659337
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001990752
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.66173E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.83957E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.66693E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
67.393
Magnitude:
71
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
22
Paul Wellstone
Those record profits are no surprise to America's senior citizens. Medicare beneficiaries without prescription drug coverage are being gouged every day of the week by a pharmaceutical industry that charges higher prices in the United States than in any other country of the world. So, America's seniors know where those record profits come from -- they come from their own pocketbooks.
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
0.848
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0472803309
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0022562586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0013610756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007714443
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0007476833
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001747962
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001579068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.5776E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.1909E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.143E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.42E-8
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
87.319
Magnitude:
56
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.3
Gunning-Fog Score
15.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Wellstone
Year after year, the pharmaceutical industry rakes in record profits, much at the expense of America's most vulnerable citizens: the elderly, frail and ill. The high price of drugs forces seniors to chose between food and life preserving medications. Last year, when a Medicare prescription drug benefit available to all Senior Citizens seemed within reach, the pharmaceutical industry dipped into its coffers and forked over millions of dollars to fund a stealth campaign to defeat any such proposal.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.11111
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.20067
VADER
-0.31
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0523317314
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0155407091
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0026400783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0023009865
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0007235658
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0004990456
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003577291
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001043843
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.62706E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.8249E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.713E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
96.149
Magnitude:
41
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.7
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
Nowhere in its campaign against a Medicare prescription drug benefit did the pharmaceutical industry tell people that it was the prescription-drug companies that were paying for the campaign. The industry's front organization is called Citizens for Better Medicare. That is like Foxes for Better Chickens. A more accurate description would be Pharmaceutical Companies for Higher Profits. But drug companies would rather hide behind a false shield, count their profits and count the ways they can continue to extract high profits from the American public, especially from the elderly.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.71429
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.88707
VADER
0.954
Very Positive
Moderation
Harassment
0.8069606498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0689902401
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0246071606
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0178360729
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0005942517
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0002048765
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.91546E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
4.74154E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.66997E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.4992E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2169E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
89.968
Magnitude:
101
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
Indeed, according to a report from the Boston University School of Public Health, the pharmaceutical industry has encouraged the spread of seven interlocking myths that have "permeated, paralyzed and poisoned" public discourse of prescription drug policy. Let me just share 2 of those myths:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.14286
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.25131
VADER
0.128
Leans Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0307743088
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0053732543
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0046724672
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0019534342
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008725817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0008347854
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.98832E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.98048E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
9.6133E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.1238E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.86E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Civil Rights
Score:
94.302
Magnitude:
29
Code:
2
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#2
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Paul Wellstone
Myth #1: High prices and profits are bestowed on the drug industry by a legitimate and bountiful free market. In reality, little of a free market is present in the world of patented prescription drugs. Today's prices and profits are therefore not justified by a legitimate free market.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.932
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0368520239
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0261856068
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0086314081
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0039195227
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0032853874
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013498258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004441536
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)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.6
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Paul Wellstone
Myth #2: If government interferes with today's high price and profits, "The lights go out in the labs, and there is no R&D," according to PhRMA, the drug industry's lobbying arm. As the Boston University researchers noted, that is like saying "give us all of your money or we'll let you die." The researchers call that PhRMA's Fog of Fear. But the reality is the drug makers' profit-maximization is not to increase research. The facts are: Analysis of 1999 data shows that the six major drug makers spent 11 percent of their revenue on research and development, while 16 percent went to profits and 31 percent went to marketing and administration. These data closely parallel those collected in earlier years. Looking at the main task of drug company employees, as of June 1998: Fully 35 percent of drug makers' employees were engaged in marketing, with an additional 13 percent in administration. Producing and developing drugs each occupied only about one-quarter of employees. Looking at changes in employment of PhRMA members, from 1995 to 1999: The number of production workers fell, research workers rose slightly, while marketing employment rose by one- third.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.082
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.02126662
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0067311928
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0021480235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0012988375
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0007217553
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001826763
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
6.94078E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.09501E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
9.5538E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
6.1194E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.638E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Labor
Score:
62.624
Magnitude:
119
Code:
5
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#5
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
71
Sprache Difficult Word Count
59
Paul Wellstone
The fact is there is plenty of room for the pharmaceutical industry to make a good profit without gouging the American consumer.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.7
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0166478698
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0051150328
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0010965037
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0008590012
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0006273363
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0002215919
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001404551
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.09226E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.01647E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8137E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7785E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Macroeconomics
Score:
20.3
Magnitude:
70
Code:
1
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#1
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.2
Gunning-Fog Score
14.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Paul Wellstone
The fact also is that with each passing year, the need for Medicare prescription drug coverage has become more acute. The reasons are well known.
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
0.273
Slightly Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0172475149
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029482462
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.001266695
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004607534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001652925
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001618813
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001334645
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.57498E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.275E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.0268E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.8056E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
72.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
8
Paul Wellstone
First, the cost of prescription drugs has skyrocketed in recent years. Direct to consumer advertising has increased demand, and drug companies have responded by raising prices and putting life saving drugs even further out of reach of the average senior citizen. Last year alone drug prices increased an estimated 17 percent. And there is no relief in sight. This year drug costs will increase another 18 percent.
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
Moderation
Violence
0.0069440015
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029463014
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0019470566
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0012585971
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004431078
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.000164819
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.2895E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.15802E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.62584E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
9.9528E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8109E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
21.166
Magnitude:
36
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
55.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
Second, these increases hit seniors disproportionately: A 1998 study by the minority staff of the House Government Reform Committee found that older Americans without prescription drug insurance pay on average twice as much as the discounted prices drug companies offer large scale purchasers like HMOs and government agencies. The PRIME Institute, headed by Steve Schondelmeyer, at the University of Minnesota found what Minnesota seniors already know, that pharmaceutical prices overseas are far less then we pay in the United States. Statistics say that for every dollar we spend in the United States, Canadians spend on average just 64 cents; Italians spend just 51 cents; the English 65 cents and Swedes 68 cents. They say statistics often lie. Well, from what I have seen and heard, the drugs seniors need most are even more expensive in the United States than those statistics tell us. Even more astounding than the average figures are some specific comparisons: Synthroid for thyroid disease costs seniors 14 times the discounted price to favored customers; and Micronase for diabetes costs over 3\1/ 2\ times as much. So not only are seniors forced the pay out of pocket for these drugs, but the price they are charged is a national disgrace.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.09097
VADER
0.046
Neutral
Moderation
Violence
0.0113386195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0055720437
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0017681868
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0004122562
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002618343
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001773306
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.81143E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.51452E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.0787E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.3986E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.843E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
72.724
Magnitude:
90
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.9
Gunning-Fog Score
18.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
63
Sprache Difficult Word Count
57
Paul Wellstone
Furthermore, prescription drug spending accounts for 19 percent of the out of pocket costs for senior citizens and is the largest spending category after premium payments. Beneficiaries were projected to spend an average of $480 out-of-pocket on prescription drugs in 2000. Average out-of-pocket prescription drug spending is even higher for beneficiaries in poor health, $685, those without drug coverage, $715, and those who are severely limited in their activities of daily living, $725.
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
-0.34
Somewhat Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0306527596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0017835799
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0015708563
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0013634934
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0008581783
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0004844428
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004373594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.000152883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.35042E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.4139E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
8.3351E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
91.596
Magnitude:
89
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Paul Wellstone
The high cost of drugs puts Americans in all income groups at risk. Of those seniors with incomes below 250 percent of poverty about 38 percent, 7.6 million, lack Rx drug coverage. Of those with higher incomes 28 percent, 5.4 million, have no drug coverage.
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)
-1.94591
VADER
-0.836
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence > Graphic
0.0492762367
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0122238911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0100607846
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0028164372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0023495009
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.0010416235
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003969597
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001446649
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.35226E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.1858E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.321E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
37.144
Magnitude:
57
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
71.3
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
9.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
6.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Wellstone
The increase in drugs cost and utilization is far outpacing the overall increase in the cost of living. A national study by Brandeis University and PCS Health Systems published in May 2000 found that prescription drug expenditure trends were even higher than previously estimated. They found that: Prescription drug costs grew at an annual rate of 24.8 percent per year from 1996 to 1999. Prescriptions per enrollee grew 14 percent per year. And not surprisingly, the number of prescriptions per person is rising fastest in the 65+ age group, from an average of 16 prescriptions in 1996 to an average of 23 by 1999.
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
0.487
Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0253486534
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0163529403
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0131191817
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0001621573
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001615471
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.22561E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.34639E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.59971E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.0004E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.7654E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
6.304E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
69.215
Magnitude:
114
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58
Gunning-Fog Score
14.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Paul Wellstone
Rural Americans are hardest hit of all. In June 2000 the National Economic Council published a report on prescription drug coverage for rural Medicare beneficiaries. Among its findings: Rural beneficiaries are over 60 percent more likely to fail to get needed prescription drugs due to cost. A greater proportion of rural elderly spend a greater percent of their income on prescription drugs. Rural beneficiaries use nearly 10 percent more prescriptions. Rural beneficiaries pay over 25 percent more out-of-pocket for prescription drugs than urban beneficiaries but they are 50 percent less likely to have any prescription drug coverage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.46667
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.93827
VADER
0.762
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0031816628
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0008537043
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005412594
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004087392
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001178398
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
5.07609E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
2.93001E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.8642E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.2167E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.0431E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.454E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Environment
Score:
55.546
Magnitude:
44
Code:
7
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#7
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.3
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
29
Paul Wellstone
For Minnesotans, the lack of a Medicare prescription drug benefit hits especially hard because there are few alternatives. Only 19 percent of Minnesota firms offer retiree health insurance and the number has been dropping. Medicare's HMO reimbursement in Minnesota is so low that no basic Medicare Managed Care Plans can include Rx Drug coverage. Even with the increased Medicare + Choice capitation payment floor we voted in last year, it is not enough for these plans to offer prescription drug coverage. When a comprehensive benefit without a cap is available, the costs become prohibitive -- up to $130 per month, just for the pharmacy benefit. The cost of prescription drug coverage under the average Medigap policy in Minnesota is $90 per month, and that is only for limited benefits. Because of this, in Minnesota, 65 percent of seniors have no prescription drug coverage. That's twice the national average. But the fact is over half of the Seniors in the United States have either no prescription drug coverage or totally inadequate coverage.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.30435
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.60077
VADER
0.806
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0589017349
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033034237
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0013728027
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0011409617
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0009036839
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.000131365
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001291299
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.22362E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.50178E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.01264E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.7077E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
65
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
Paul Wellstone
Both the high cost of drugs and lack of coverage have severe consequences. People discontinue their medications against medical advice, thereby placing themselves at risk for problems like heart attacks, cancer recurrence, depression and complications of diabetes. People lower the dose they take to make their prescriptions last longer. When I was in Duluth, Minnesota, meeting with seniors to discuss this very issue, one of my constituents told me about a neighbor who cut his pills in quarters because he couldn't afford to refill the prescription and wound up with an unnecessary hospitalization. People take their medicines as prescribed but then skimp on food and other necessities. Ray Erlandson, a retired steel worker from West Duluth was at that meeting in Duluth. Ray was spending about $300 a month for prescription drugs for he and his wife. He had nearly run out of savings. What does Ray say? "People have to choose between food and buying their drugs. That shouldn't happen in this country. It's a dirty rotten shame. I'd like to ask the VIPs of the drug companies, Do you go to church? Do you know what you are doing to the elderly people?" How can the richest country on earth force its senior citizens to choose between the medicines they need to survive and the foods they need to stay healthy? We shouldn't allow it. The answer is to provide a prescription drug benefit for all seniors that includes a pricing policy that keeps costs affordable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.77778
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.05556
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.05556
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.10821
VADER
-0.794
Very Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0085396568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0009555611
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0006826195
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005915568
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
8.02665E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
7.75107E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
4.76856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.7673E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.3497E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.4672E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.211E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
93.464
Magnitude:
61
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11
Automated Readability Index
8.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
75
Paul Wellstone
In the 1960s when barely half the nation's senior citizens could afford health insurance, and far more were at risk for the loss of their life savings, we as a country responded and created Medicare.
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
-0.401
Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.0044100532
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0035264089
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0018004093
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0010111045
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0003916341
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001336898
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
1.70903E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.4856E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.12829E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
3.5549E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.874E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
93.249
Magnitude:
47
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
14
Paul Wellstone
Today, at the beginning of a new century, when only half the nation's seniors -- at best -- have close to adequate prescription drug coverage, we are again called upon as a nation to respond. The beauty of it all is that we have a surplus that allows us to respond with a prescription drug program that we can all be proud of. The tragedy of it all is that we are not doing it. We have an administration that is more concerned with giving huge tax cuts to the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans than it is with providing the life sustaining medications our seniors need. We have a pharmaceutical industry that is more concerned with maximizing profits and making campaign contributions than it is with maximizing access to life saving medications and making prescription drugs affordable.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.14286
Leans Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.25131
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.42857
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.86904
VADER
0.948
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0028485325
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006840512
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0004580188
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002103642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001677757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
6.49469E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8697E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
3.5876E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.2006E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.9199E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.6542E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.002
Magnitude:
65
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Paul Wellstone
The administration's prescription drug proposal is a clear demonstration of just where their priorities are. Republicans want to give $550 billion in tax cuts just to the wealthiest 1 percent of American families, leaving a pittance for Medicare prescription drugs. And the effect of those priorities will be seen in their as yet undisclosed plan: high premiums for beneficiaries; high deductibles, up to $2000; high co-pay; or a benefit available to only a fraction of the seniors who need it. In short, a benefit that isn't worth much. Millions of seniors will be left still holding the bag. You can't provide the kind of Medicare Rx Drug benefit that everyone on Medicare deserves with a tin-cup budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.625
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.34993
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0075769596
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004149585
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002541331
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0001683731
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.15654E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
1.75955E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
1.8202E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.3058E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
7.566E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.886E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.361E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.05
Magnitude:
60
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Paul Wellstone
Any meaningful prescription drug benefit passed by this Congress should reflect key principles: universality; low cost to beneficiaries; and serious efforts to reduce the price of prescription drugs. To remedy the high cost of prescription drugs and to provide comprehensive coverage, I am proud to introduce the Medicare Extension of Drugs to Seniors, MEDS, Act of 2001.
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
0.869
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0634722586
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0014581196
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006840258
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003665827
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.000133464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.81151E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.59906E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.7492E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
5.272E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.623E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.478E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.938
Magnitude:
58
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Paul Wellstone
Specifically, under this proposal, seniors and the disabled would have a 20-percent co-pay on all prescription drugs and a small, $24 monthly premium. Every person would receive the same voluntary benefit, regardless of income or geographical location. Under the MEDS plan, no beneficiary would ever have to spend more than $2,000 out-of-pocket on their medications. Low-income beneficiaries would have no out-of-pocket expense. By contrast, other plans that have been proposed would have seniors paying up to $6,000 a year. Still, they would not necessarily cover everyone currently eligible for Medicare How can the MEDS plan provide such a strong benefit without busting the budget? By including provisions which seriously address the outrageously high prices that Americans are forced to pay for prescription drugs.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.41176
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.82098
VADER
0.671
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1435518498
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0092199305
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033016757
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005725064
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0002873663
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.67346E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
8.63611E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.75887E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
3.9877E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.5564E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.2781E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.922
Magnitude:
48
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.5
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
42
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Paul Wellstone
First, the MEDS plan includes strong, loophole-free language to allow American pharmacists, wholesalers and distributors to purchase FDA- approved prescription drugs at the lower prices charged abroad. Last year, a version of this legislation passed both Houses of Congress with solid bipartisan majorities. Unfortunately, at the last minute, the pharmaceutical industry was successful in adding loopholes to the bill that essentially make it unworkable. With strong reimportation language like that included in the MEDS plan, Americans would save 30-50 percent on the price of prescription drugs without any government subsidy.
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
0.943
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.2610045485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0181064155
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0084472616
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008003372
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005427574
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0001598506
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
5.05071E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.72043E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.70839E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
1.26806E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.8376E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.894
Magnitude:
48
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.8
Gunning-Fog Score
17.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Paul Wellstone
Second, the MEDS plan includes a provision, originally proposed by Representative Tom Allen, that would permit Medicare beneficiaries to purchase their prescription drugs at the same price other government agencies such as the VA does. MEDS also creates a so-called "global budget" which would allow Medicare to negotiate on behalf of all Medicare beneficiaries and work to restrain costs in the long term.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1340402756
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0103101142
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0013087883
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0010559116
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005896969
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0005858722
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
0.0001276619
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
8.24848E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
6.54237E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.07808E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.7486E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.162
Magnitude:
76
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.4
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
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Paul Wellstone
Finally, the MEDS plan would ensure that when taxpayers foot the bill for research and development of a prescription drug, the pharmaceutical industry must offer that drug at a fair and reasonable price. Today, the federal government spends billions of dollars a year on research and development of medicines. Most often, this R&D is then given over to the pharmaceutical industry, which charges Americans any price they want for the final product. If we change this absurd system, we would ensure that new medicines would be affordable in the years ahead.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.068510836
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0100688267
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0032917444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0007082931
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005656332
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003560246
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.62057E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
2.55754E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
2.51326E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.29233E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.3782E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
89.401
Magnitude:
21
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Paul Wellstone
You can expect the pharmaceutical industry to protest loudly. And you can expect the industry to increase its campaign contributions, which totaled $19 million last year alone, its lobbying spending, which reached $91 million in 1999, and its advertising budget.
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
-0.153
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1278307522
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0118220261
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.002871878
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013693952
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0008757646
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0004199304
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
9.15891E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
7.59833E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.4614E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.59567E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
5.9811E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
85.178
Magnitude:
113
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.3
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Paul Wellstone
It is interesting. One pharmaceutical company executive recently said that no senior citizen should be forced to choose between his or her prescription and other vital needs. But the high prices his company charges and the high-priced lobbyists who do its bidding on Capitol Hill are forcing that very choice on many senior citizens. While paying lip service to seniors, according to a published news story, that same executive was earning over $6 million in salary, plus stock options worth more than $10 million.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
-0.128
Leans Negative
Moderation
Violence
0.1338269911
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0082317361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0011161464
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0006828435
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004777803
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001241899
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.09023E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.88757E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
1.92317E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
7.9744E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.417E-7
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
93.28
Magnitude:
78
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.9
Gunning-Fog Score
17.4
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Wellstone
The drug companies will say that reductions in price will dry up research. I believe that is nonsense. Drug companies put billions more dollars into profits, marketing and administration than they do into research, based on information in their own annual reports. Just how hard would this most profitable of American industries be hit if we enacted a universal Medicare prescription drug benefit that required the drug companies to offer seniors the best price they now offer other Federal government programs? According to Merrill Lynch, only by about 3 percent.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.84615
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.12026
VADER
0.807
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.0273393031
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0060643761
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0031625201
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0007397292
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004455396
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001412977
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.57662E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.29E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
9.2287E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.8608E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.1773E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.488
Magnitude:
117
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Paul Wellstone
In a June 23, 1999 report entitled A Medicare Drug Benefit: May Not Be So Bad, Merrill Lynch debunked the notion that a Medicare prescription drug benefit would seriously damage the pharmaceutical industry's profitability. Merrill Lynch's analysis concludes that the toughest proposal on the table in Washington, the Prescription Drug Fairness for Seniors Act, (The Allen Bill), the provisions of which are included in this bill, and which provides a 40 percent discount on drug costs for all 39 million Medicare beneficiaries, would cut just 3.3 percent from total pharmaceutical industry revenues because volume increases would offset much of the lost revenue due to the lower prices. According to Merrill Lynch: Volume is more important than price in driving pharmaceutical company sales growth. Between 1994 and 1998, the impact of volume on sales growth outpaced price by better than a 4-to-1 ratio. Medicare beneficiaries who either lack or have inadequate drug coverage underutilize prescription drugs because they cannot afford them. With a 40-percent price discount, the one-third of beneficiaries who lack any drug coverage would increase their consumption by 45 percent, and the two-thirds with some coverage would see a 10-percent increase in drug purchases. This increased utilization reduces the lost revenue that would otherwise result from a 40-percent price discount for Medicare beneficiaries by almost one-half. Without adjusting for volume increases, a 40-percent price discount for Medicare beneficiaries would reduce total pharmaceutical industry revenues by 5.9 percent. But after adjusting for increased utilization, the net drop in sales is just 3.3 percent. And that is from just a reduction in price, not an increase in coverage. If you factor in the coverage provided by the MEDS Act which all Seniors will have, drug company revenues will increase.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.46667
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.46667
Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.93827
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.67294
VADER
0.966
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1296457485
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0029622361
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0028581651
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0003237793
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0002513806
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0001887317
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
4.9889E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
3.82025E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
2.73135E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.52779E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
2.6264E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
91.782
Magnitude:
72
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.2
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
120
Sprache Difficult Word Count
68
Paul Wellstone
It is time to get our priorities straight. Millions of hard-working Americans go to work every day and pay their taxes so that when they hit 65, they can retire in a country they can be proud of, a country that offers basic security for all an even better life for their children. Each day they read in the paper about scientific breakthroughs: the genome project and new advances in the treatment of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, all being carried out at the National Institutes of Health, one of our nation's jewels. They turn on the television and see drug company advertisements that extol new and expensive medications. But what good is that medical research and those expensive drugs if they are unaffordable and out of reach of millions of Americans. That is the situation we have today. And it is unacceptable!
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.9
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1157664927
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0033789773
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0020884796
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0005144678
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004373749
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
8.29737E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
7.86659E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
4.85049E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
1.71387E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
1.19033E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.6426E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
90.406
Magnitude:
76
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.4
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Paul Wellstone
The time has come to support a comprehensive, affordable, 20-percent co-pay, $2000-cap, prescription drug benefit for all seniors, a plan that does not favor the health insurance or pharmaceutical industries over our own parents and grandparents. The MEDS Act provides such a benefit, and I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.923
Very Positive
Moderation
Violence
0.1220687642
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0040936407
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual
0.0033808145
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0014046967
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0011660321
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
0.0001827371
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
6.07596E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
1.81319E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
9.7152E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
4.9897E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
3.378E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
74.099
Magnitude:
53
Code:
4
Url:
https://fsc.al/cap-mc#4
Source:
Comparative Agendas
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.7
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
19
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Paul Wellstone
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
0.0203949618
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence
0.0110116867
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Violence > Graphic
0.0036996444
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment
0.0013282921
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Sexual > Minors
0.0008599685
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm
0.000679922
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Harassment > Threatening
0.0004261733
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Intent
0.0001198659
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate > Threatening
3.09696E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Hate
2.06566E-5
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Self-Harm > Instructions
5.5846E-6
OpenAI Moderation v1 (007)
Topics
Topic:
Agriculture
Score:
92.148
Magnitude:
126
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
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, the people of Burma continue to suffer at the hands of the world's most brutal military dictatorship which cynically calls itself the State Peace and Development Council, (SPDC). Now more than ever, as a nation committed to internationally-recognized human rights and worker rights, democracy, and freedom, America must heed the call of the International Labor Organization, (ILO), and support stronger, coordinated multilateral actions against Burma's repressive regime. In the face of overwhelming evidence of continued, systematic use of forced labor, including forced child labor in Burma, we must do all we can to deny any material support to the military dictators who rule that country with an iron fist.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.18182
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.3514
VADER
-0.488
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18.3
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
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
48
Tom Harkin
Furthermore, there is no clear and tangible evidence that the latest informal, closed-door dialogue between the Burmese generals on one side and Aung San Suu Kyi and the other duly-elected leaders of the pro- democracy movement on the other side is bearing fruit. Therefore, we must demonstrate anew to the Burmese people our recognition of their nightmarish plight as well as our support for their noble struggle to achieve democratic governance.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.71
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.6
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
31
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Tom Harkin
In 1997, a strong, bipartisan majority of the Congress enacted some sanctions and former President Clinton issued an Executive Order in response to a prolonged pattern of egregious human rights violations in Burma. At the heart of those measures is the existing prohibition on U.S. private companies making new investments in Burma's infrastructure. Many other national governments, as well as scores of city and State governments in the U.S. followed suit and adopted their own sanctions.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.99853
VADER
0.735
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
Tom Harkin
Nevertheless, the ruling military junta in Burma has clung to power and continues to blatantly violate internationally-recognized human and worker rights. The 1999 State Department Human Rights Country Report on Burma cited "credible reports that Burmese Army soldiers have committed rape, forced porterage, and extrajudicial killing." It referred to arbitrary arrests and the detention of at least 1300 political prisoners.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.54654
VADER
-0.972
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.2
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Tom Harkin
The following excerpts from the most recent 2000 State Department Human Rights Country Report paint an even more disturbing reality:
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
-0.552
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
42.7
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
6
Sprache Difficult Word Count
9
Tom Harkin
Furthermore, Human Rights Watch/Asia reports that children from ethnic minorities are forced to work under inhumane conditions for the Burmese Army, lacking adequate medical care and sometimes dying from beatings.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.11111
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.20067
VADER
0.273
Slightly Positive
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
7.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Tom Harkin
Last year, the UN Special Rapporteur on Burma, in a chilling and alarming account, puts the number of child soldiers at 50,000, the highest in the world. Sadly, the children most vulnerable to recruitment into the military are orphans, street children, and the children of ethnic minorities.
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
-0.374
Somewhat Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.5
Gunning-Fog Score
14.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Tom Harkin
The same UN report also discusses the dire state of minorities in Burma who continue to be the targets of violence. Specifically, it details that the most frequently observed human rights violations aimed at minorities include extortion, rape, torture and other forms of physical abuse, forced labor, "portering", arbitrary arrests, long- term imprisonment, forcible relocation, and in some cases, extrajudicial executions. It also cites reports of massacres in the Shan state in the months of January, February, and May of 2000.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.56495
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.64663
VADER
-0.984
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.9
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
39
Tom Harkin
A 1998 International Labor Organization Commission of Inquiry determined that forced labor in Burma is practiced in a "widespread and systematic manner, with total disregard for the human dignity, safety, health and basic needs of the people." Last August, California District Court Judge Ronald Lew found in one high-profile court case "ample evidence in the record linking the Burmese Government's use of forced labor to human rights abuses." In sum, the Burmese military junta continues to commit such horrific and appalling human rights and worker rights violations that we have no choice but to unite with other nations around the world and take stronger action.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.71429
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.46634
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.44
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.90287
VADER
-0.565
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
25.7
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
46
Sprache Difficult Word Count
47
Tom Harkin
Even though the Burmese military junta has been terrorizing the 48 million people of Burma since it came to power in 1988 and has vowed to destroy the National League for Democracy, NLD, Aung San Suu Kyi, a remarkably courageous leader and very brave woman, manages to stand steadfast, like a living Statue of Liberty, in her undaunted quest and that of the Burmese people for democracy. We must never forget that she and her NLD colleagues won 392 of 485 seats in a democratic election held in 1990. But they have never been allowed to take office.
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)
0.99853
VADER
0.893
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.1
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
9.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
Tom Harkin
Aung San Suu Kyi, the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize winner, and countless others are denied freedom of association, speech and movement on a daily basis. Last summer, she came under renewed threats and intimidation. For example, her vehicle was forced off the road last August by Burmese security forces when she tried to travel outside Rangoon to meet with her NLD colleagues. She sat in her car on the roadside for a week until a midnight raid of 200 riot police forced her back to her home and placed her under house arrest until September 14, 2000. Nevertheless, she tried again on September 21st, but she was prevented from boarding a train. The pathetic excuse from the authorities for abridging her freedom to travel within Burma, on that occasion, was that all tickets had been sold out.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.16667
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.32277
VADER
0.178
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
43
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Tom Harkin
This Congress must answer anew the cry of the Burmese people and their courageous freedom-fighters. That is why I am introducing bipartisan legislation today, along with Senator Jessee Helms and several of our colleagues, to ban soaring imports from Burma, most of which are apparel and textiles sold by many brand-name American retailers. I am equally pleased that U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos from California is introducing the companion bill in the U.S. House of Representatives this week.
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
-0.103
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.9
Gunning-Fog Score
10.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.9
Automated Readability Index
7.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
31
Tom Harkin
Most Americans think that a trade ban with Burma already exists. Nothing could be further from the truth. When I began investigating U.S. trade with Burma last summer in concern with the National Labor Committee, I was chocked and alarmed to discover skyrocketing U.S. apparel and textile imports for example.
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
-0.572
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.8
Gunning-Fog Score
7.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.7
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Tom Harkin
Last November I requested cable traffic between the U.S. Embassy in Burma and the U.S. State Department at Foggy Bottom to see exactly what officials in Washington, D.C. knew about soaring imports from Burma. It took nearly four months for me to get this unclassified cable traffic. But now I know why. Its contents are very troubling. It constitutes irrefutable evidence that current U.S. sanctions with Burma are far more apparent than real. They are far more bluster than bite. Consider the fact that the U.S. Government currently provides the Burmese military junta with very easy access to the U.S. apparel market because 95 percent of their exports are under no practical import restrictions at all.
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
-0.422
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
63
Gunning-Fog Score
8.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.6
SMOG Index
9.1
Automated Readability Index
3.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
39
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Tom Harkin
Due to rising imports of apparel and textiles from Burma alone, more than $400 million dollars are now flowing into the coffers of the Burmese military dictatorship. These ruthless military dictators and their drug-trafficking cohorts are spending this hard currency to purchase more guns from China and to buy loyalty among their troops to continue their policy of extreme repression and human cruelty.
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
-0.612
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.9
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Tom Harkin
In other words, American consumers are unwittingly helping to sustain the repressive military junta's grip on power when buying travel and sports bags, women's underwear, jumpers, shorts, tank tops and towels made in the Burmese gulag. It is outrageous that many brand-name U.S. apparel companies such as FILA, Jordache, and Arrow Golf are making more and more of their clothes in the Burmese gulag where many workers earn as little as 7 cent/hour or $3.23/week and where production is non-stop -- 24 hours/day and 7 days/week.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.026
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
61.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.6
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Tom Harkin
Make no mistake about it. U.S. apparel imports from Burma are providing the SPDC with a growing source of critically-needed hard currency because the military dictators directly own or have taken de facto control of production in many apparel and textile factories. They are further enriched by a 5 percent export tax. As I said earlier, this hard currency is used to finance the purchase of new weapons and ammunition from China and elsewhere, thus helping to underwrite the perpetuation of modern-day slavery, forced labor and forced child labor in Burma.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.19722
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.06667
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.12516
VADER
-0.941
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
41
Tom Harkin
But you don't have to take my work for it. U Maung Maung, the General Secretary of the Federation of Trade Unions in Burma, decried at a recent news conference in Washington, D.C., that "the practice of purchasing garments made in Burma extends the continued exploitation of my people, including the use of slave labor by the regime, by further delaying the return of democratic government in Burma." At grave personal risk, he and other NLD leaders have disclosed the growing importance of exports to America and other foreign markets in helping sustain the Burmese military junta in power.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.45455
Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.8873
VADER
0.296
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
45.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Tom Harkin
Some may question whether a ban on Burmese trade, including apparel and textile imports, might not harm American companies and consumers? Nothing could be further from the truth. Currently, U.S. apparel and textile imports from Burma account for less than one-half of one percent of total U.S. apparel and textile imports.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
-0.145
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
64.3
Gunning-Fog Score
8.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
9.4
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Tom Harkin
Others may assert that enactment of this legislation would violate WTO rules. Yes, Burma does belong to the WTO. Accordingly, the SPDC would have the standing technically to bring a formal complaint when this legislation is enacted. But our response to such a development should be bring it on. Let the Burmese generals argue before the WTO that they have the right to export products made by forced labor and child slaves and in flagrant violation of other internationally- recognized worker rights. This would clearly bring into focus the folly of writing rules for global trade that don't include enforceable worker rights, thus compelling workers in civilized trading nations to have to compete for their jobs de facto with forced labor in Burma.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.70805
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.04762
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.09097
VADER
-0.866
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.2
Gunning-Fog Score
13.4
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
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Tom Harkin
America must answer the clarion call of the ILO and take a stronger stand in solidarity with the Burmese people and in defense of universal human rights and worker rights in that besieged nation. A trade ban with Burma will reaffirm the belief of the American people that increased trade with foreign countries must promote respect for human rights and worker rights as well as property rights. It will also signal American readiness to join in a new and stronger course of coordinated, multilateral action that is designed to force the Burmese generals from power once and for all and to satisfy the yearning of the Burmese people for democratic, self-government.
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)
1.17007
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
31.5
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Tom Harkin
In closing, I also ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record and that four recent editorials from the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Boston Globe calling attention to the profound and prolonged suffering of the Burmese people and the need for stronger action in the U.S. and around the world also be printed in the Record.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.58779
VADER
0.103
Leans Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.4
Gunning-Fog Score
11.3
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Jon Corzine
Mr. President, today I am introducing a bill, the Mobile Telephone Driving Safety Act of 2001, to enhance highway safety by encouraging States to restrict the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.55556
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.751
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.5
Gunning-Fog Score
12.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.8
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Jon Corzine
The cell phone is an important and valuable type of technology that has grown increasingly popular throughout our nation. But as cell phone use has grown, so has a related problem, the increasing number of traffic accidents caused by drivers who are distracted by cell phone use.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.079
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
14
Sprache Difficult Word Count
16
Jon Corzine
The risks of driving while talking on the phone were made very clear to many Americans when on April 29, 2001 a car containing model Nikki Taylor crashed into a utility pole. The driver of the car admitted that he had been distracted from operating the car when he tried to answer his cellular telephone. That few second distraction was all that was necessary to cause the crash. As a result, Ms. Taylor suffered severe and life-threatening injuries.
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
-0.884
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.1
Gunning-Fog Score
11.9
Coleman-Liau Index
10.9
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
7.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
28
Jon Corzine
Unfortunately, Ms. Taylor's case is just the most visible recent example of a much broader problem. Several studies have established that using a cell phone while driving substantially increases the risk of an accident. One, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, concluded that "use of cellular telephones in motor vehicles is associated with a quadrupling of the risks of a collision during the brief period of a call". The study goes on to say "this relative risk is similar to the hazard associated with driving with a blood alcohol level at the legal limit".
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.125
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.23639
VADER
-0.913
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
41.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
35
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Jon Corzine
In response to the growing problem of cell phone use while driving, counties and municipalities around the country, including two municipalities in my own State of New Jersey, have banned the use of cell phones while driving on their roads. Just recently, Governor Pataki of New York endorsed similar statewide legislation. Yet, at this point, no State has actually enacted such a law. Many cite strong industry resistance to explain the failure of state legislatures to act.
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
-0.459
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.8
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
Jon Corzine
While some wireless industry representatives may resist cell phone driving safety legislation, the American people strongly support the idea. A recent poll by Quinnipiac University showed that 87 percent of New York voters support such a ban. This survey echoes the results from other surveys taken nationwide.
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
0.691
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.5
Gunning-Fog Score
11.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.8
Sprache Readability Score
4.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jon Corzine
In addition to preventing accidents and saving lives, a ban on cell phone use while driving also would help lower the cost of auto insurance. That is especially important to me because I represent a state in which insurance premiums are among the highest in the nation.
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
-0.533
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
17.1
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Jon Corzine
The Mobile Telephone Driving Safety Act of 2001 is structured in a manner similar to other Federal laws designed to promote highway safety, such as laws that encourage states to enact tough drunk driving standards. Under the legislation, a portion of Federal highway funds would be withheld from States that do not enact a ban on cell phone use while driving. Initially, this funding could be restored if states act to move into compliance. Later, the highway funding forfeited by one state would be distributed to other states that are in compliance. Experience has shown that the threat of losing highway funding is very effective in ensuring that states comply.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.38566
VADER
0.889
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.5
Gunning-Fog Score
13.2
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
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jon Corzine
To meet the bill's requirements, States would have to ban cell phone use while driving. However, such a ban need not be absolute. It could include an exception where there are exceptional circumstances, such as the use of a phone to report a disabled vehicle or medical emergency. In addition, if a state makes a determination that the use of "hands free" cell phones does not pose a threat to public safety, such use could be exempted from the ban, as well.
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
-0.421
Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
62.2
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Jon Corzine
This is a necessary bill to keep our streets and highways safe. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.681
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
6.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
10.3
Automated Readability Index
5.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.4
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
7
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I am pleased to be here today to introduce legislation that will restore to state employees the ability to bring claims of age discrimination against their employers under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act of 1967. The Older Workers Rights Restoration Act of 2001 seeks to provide state employees who allege age discrimination the same procedures and remedies as those afforded to other employees with respect to ADEA.
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)
0.63599
VADER
0.859
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.9
Gunning-Fog Score
16.2
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Jim Jeffords
This legislation is needed to protect older workers like Professor Dan Kimel, who has taught physics Florida State University for nearly 35 years. Professor Kimel testified at a recent hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee that, despite his years of faithful service, in 1992 he was earning less in real dollars than his starting salary. To add insult to injury, his employer was hiring younger faculty out of graduate schools at salaries that were higher than he and other long-service faculty members were earning. In 1995, Professor Kimel and 34 colleagues brought a claim of age discrimination against the Florida Board of Regents.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.6
Gunning-Fog Score
15.2
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
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Jim Jeffords
Dan Kimel and his colleagues brought their cases under the Age Discrimination and Employment Act of 1967, ADEA. In 1974, Congress amended the ADEA to ensure that state employees, such as Dan Kimel had full protection against age discrimination. I stand before you today because this past year the Supreme Court ruled that Dan Kimel and other affected faculty do not have the right to bring their ADEA claims against their employer. The Court in Kimel v. Florida Board of Regents, held that Congress did not have the power to abrogate state sovereign immunity to individuals under the ADEA. As a result of the decision, state employees, who are victims of age discrimination, no longer have the remedies that are available to individuals who work in the private sector, for local governments or for the federal government. Indeed, unless a state chooses to waive its sovereign immunity or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission decides to bring a suit, state workers no longer have a federal remedy for their claims of age discrimination. In effect, this decision has transformed older state employees into second class citizens.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.33333
Somewhat Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.58779
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.63636
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.41369
VADER
0.402
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.7
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
64
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Jim Jeffords
For a right without a remedy is no right at all. Employees should not have to lose their right to redress simply because they happen to work for a state government. And a considerable portion of our workforce has been impacted. In Vermont, for example, the State is one of our largest employers. We cannot and should not permit these state workers to lose the right to redress age discrimination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
-0.214
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
68.1
Gunning-Fog Score
10.2
Coleman-Liau Index
11.1
SMOG Index
10.5
Automated Readability Index
7.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jim Jeffords
This legislation will resolve this problem. The Older Workers Rights Restoration Act of 2001 will restore the full protections of the ADEA to Dan Kimel and countless other state employees in federally assisted programs. The legislation will do this by requiring the states to waive their sovereign immunity as a condition of receiving federal funds for their programs or activities. The Older Workers Rights Restoration Act of 2001 follows the framework of many other civil rights laws, including the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987. Under this framework, immunity is only waived with regard to the program or activity actually receiving federal funds. States are not obligated to accept such funds; and if they do not they are immune from private ADEA suits. The legislation also confirms that these employees may bring actions for equitable relief under the ADEA.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.90909
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.90909
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.66259
VADER
0.725
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.8
Gunning-Fog Score
15.4
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
40
Jim Jeffords
I urge all my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.94591
VADER
0.625
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
5.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
74.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.7
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
3.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
2.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
4
Jim Jeffords
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
Ted Kennedy
Mr. President, I am honored today to join Chairman Jeffords and Senator Feingold to introduce the Older Workers' Rights Restoration Act of 2001. Our goal is to restore to older state government workers the right to seek remedies for age discrimination. A recent decision by the Supreme Court took that right away. State workers now have fewer federal protections against age discrimination than other employees in the country. This bill will remedy that injustice.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.69231
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.52606
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
52.6
Gunning-Fog Score
10.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
11.7
Automated Readability Index
8.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Ted Kennedy
In 1967, Congress outlawed age discrimination in employment in the private sector by passing the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. In 1974, recognizing that employees of state government agencies were also often subject to pervasive and arbitrary age discrimination, Congress extended the Act to cover state governments. For more than 25 years, state employees were protected from age discrimination, and had the same remedies as all other employees covered by this law.
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
0.44
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
32.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
21
Ted Kennedy
But in Kimel v. Florida Board of Regents, decided last year, the Supreme Court held that Congress lacked the power to subject states to suits under the federal age discrimination laws. As a result, unless a state agrees to allow suits against its agencies in such cases, state employees cannot seek relief on their own behalf to remedy age discrimination.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
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
0.689
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.8
Gunning-Fog Score
13.3
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Ted Kennedy
In a recent hearing before the Labor Committee, I was privileged to hear the eloquent testimony of Dr. J. Daniel Kimel, the plaintiff in the Supreme Court case. Dr. Kimel has been a professor of physics at Florida State University for 35 years and is paid less than younger faculty. Because of the Supreme Court's ruling, Dr. Kimel has been unable to seek any remedy at all for this age-based salary discrimination.
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
0.878
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
7.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
58.3
Gunning-Fog Score
9.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.8
SMOG Index
10.7
Automated Readability Index
5.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
30
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Ted Kennedy
Large numbers of State employees, those who work for State colleges and universities, State police forces, State departments of transportation, State environmental protection agencies and many other State agencies, lack effective Federal remedies for age discrimination. That result is unfair. These State workers are vulnerable to age discrimination, which wastes valuable talent and adversely affects morale.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.07692
Neutral
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.1431
VADER
0.226
Slightly Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.2
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
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Ted Kennedy
No worker should be subject to discriminatory hiring, firing, or other job action based on age or any other characteristic that has nothing to do with job performance. We must act to see that workers are adequately protected against this threat.
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
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.2
Slightly Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.33647
VADER
-0.178
Leans Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
43.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.2
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Ted Kennedy
The bill that Chairman Jeffords, Senator Feingold and I are introducing today is in the best tradition of the nation's civil rights laws. It provides that when a State program receives Federal tax dollars, the program must permit its employees to seek remedies under the Federal age discrimination law. The courts have long recognized that Congress can act to see that Federal funds are not used to subsidize discrimination, and this is what our bill will do. In fact, all of the scholars who testified in our Committee hearing agree that this is an appropriate and constitutional use of Congress' power.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.53846
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.772
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Ted Kennedy
This important bill will help to ensure that all Americans are protected from age discrimination in employment. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this needed legislation.
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
0.92
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.5
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
3.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
10
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tim Hutchinson
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Preserve Charitable Giving Act. I am proud of this legislation but am profoundly saddened that it has become necessary.
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
-0.25
Slightly Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.5
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
50.4
Gunning-Fog Score
9.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
10.6
Automated Readability Index
6.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.7
Sprache Readability Score
2.7
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
11
Tim Hutchinson
Aggressive union organizing tactics have made this legislation necessary because those tactics have forced many of our nation's largest retailers who allow charities to solicit donations on their premises to also give unions access to their premises for the express purpose of organizing or face a flurry of unfair labor practice charges. When faced with this situation, these retailers are thus forced to deny access to everyone, resulting in a loss of charitable donations. The magnitude of this loss cannot be overstated, as charitable donations raised through Wal*Mart alone are over $127 million annually. This means that there are now fewer hot meals for the hungry, fewer toys for poor children, and less clothing and shelter for the homeless.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-0.5
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-0.95551
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.28571
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.5664
VADER
-0.878
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
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
48
Sprache Difficult Word Count
43
Tim Hutchinson
This is unacceptable. Companies should not be forced to choose between furthering charity or increasing union membership. The Preserve Charitable Giving Act will clarity the National Labor Relations Act so that retailers who choose to allow access to their premises for charitable solicitations will not also be forced to give access for union organizing purposes. Thus, I ask my colleagues to preserve charitable giving by helping to enact this legislation.
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)
1.88707
VADER
0.956
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
28.3
Gunning-Fog Score
17.3
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
27
Tim Hutchinson
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
John McCain
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that will authorize the Secretary of Interior to develop and implement a bonding program to help finance capital improvement projects at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
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
0.827
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
26.4
Gunning-Fog Score
15
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
4.5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
16
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
John McCain
For the past few years, I have worked on legislation to implement a national parks bonding program to benefit the National Parks system by proposing a unique public-private partnership mechanism to finance capital improvements through bond revenues. This legislation has received substantial support by many of the organizations working with the National Parks system. The legislation I am introducing today is similar to the National Parks Capital Improvements Act of 2001, but it specifically authorizes a park-specific bonding program for the Grand Canyon National Park in my home state of Arizona.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.21888
VADER
0.861
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
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
38
Sprache Difficult Word Count
33
John McCain
This park-specific proposal is similar to actions taken back in the late 1980's to legislate a solution to the air traffic and noise pollution problems affecting the Grand Canyon National Park caused by overflights over the canyon. Congress enacted legislation to require specific measures to mitigate air traffic through the National Parks Overflights Act. Once a framework for the Grand Canyon National Park was established, it became clear that broader legislation was necessary to address similar overflights issues to promote safety and quiet in the entire national parks system.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.61904
VADER
0.912
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
22.2
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
37
Sprache Difficult Word Count
32
John McCain
Much in the same way, I am proposing to allow the Secretary of Interior to utilize the bonding mechanism at the Grand Canyon National Park, in partnership with a supporting organization. Bonding has worked well in other governmental sectors to leverage additional financing for local projects where federal or state resources are not otherwise sufficient or available.
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
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
16.1
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
23
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
John McCain
This bonding legislation, as well as the broader national parks bonding bill, would allow the Grand Canyon National Park to utilize up to $2 of its existing fee structure to dedicate to securing bonds to finance capital improvement projects. For example, based on current visitation rates at the Grand Canyon, a $2 surcharge would enable us to raise $100 million from a bond issue amortized over 20 years. That is a significant amount of money which could be used to accomplish many critical park projects. With approximately 1.2 million acres to protect, this type of financial tool would go far to help redress the backlog of needed repairs, maintenance and other approved projects at the Grand Canyon National Park.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.64706
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.42139
VADER
0.979
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
39.4
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
40
Sprache Difficult Word Count
45
John McCain
I remain committed to broader legislation to implement a park-wide bonding program. However, I am proposing that we should also consider testing this innovative approach by authorizing its use to help protect one of the nation's largest and most magnificent parks, the Grand Canyon.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.09861
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.927
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
37.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
4.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
John McCain
I ask unanimous consent to print the text of this bill 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
5.9
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
77.8
Gunning-Fog Score
8.5
Coleman-Liau Index
7.3
SMOG Index
9
Automated Readability Index
4.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.1
Sprache Readability Score
2.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
3
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tom Harkin
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Conservation Security Act of 2001, a bill that represents a fresh bipartisan farmer- friendly approach to farm policy and agricultural conservation. I am pleased to be joined by my colleague Senator Gordan Smith from Oregon, as well as Senators Daschle, Leahy, Dorgan, Johnson, Dayton, Schumer, Clinton, Stabenow, Kohl, Sarbanes, Kerry, Kennedy, Wellstone, Durbin, and Boxer.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
30.3
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Tom Harkin
America's farmers and ranches produce a bountiful, safe, and nourishing food supply, and they also protect our natural resources, environment and wildlife habitat. Farmers and ranches have a long history of stewardship of private lands. They are the key to enhancing conservation of resources for future generations.
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
0.791
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
36.1
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.5
Sprache Readability Score
3.9
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
17
Tom Harkin
Private land conservation became a national priority in the days of the Dust Bowl, leading to the creation in the 1930s of the Soil Conservation Service, (now the Natural Resources Conservation Service), at the Department of Agriculture. With the very foundation of our food supply at risk, the federal government stepped forward with billions of dollars in assistance to help farmers conserve their precious soils.
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)
1.43508
VADER
0.836
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
29.4
Gunning-Fog Score
17.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.7
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
21
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Harkin
Since that time, total federal spending on conservation has steadily declined in inflation-adjusted dollars. Funds for lands in production have been especially hard hit. Yet today, agriculture faces a wide range of environmental challenges, from overgrazing and manure management to cropland runoff and air quality impairment. Urban and rural citizens alike are increasingly interested in supporting conservation on agricultural lands.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
-1
Very Negative
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
-1.94591
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.38462
Somewhat Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.74721
VADER
0.641
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.4
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
30
Tom Harkin
Farmers and ranchers pride themselves on being good stewards of the land, but they are limited by financial constraints. Every dollar spent on constructing a filter strip or developing a nutrient management plan is a dollar unavailable for other purposes. And even in better times, there is a lot of competition for each dollar in a farm's budget.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.25
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.45199
VADER
0.631
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.6
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
4.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Tom Harkin
Who benefits from conservation on agricultural lands? As much or more than farmers, all of us, depend on the careful stewardship of our air, water, soil and other natural resources. Farmers and ranchers tend not only to their crops and animals, but also to our nation's natural resources.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.83321
VADER
0.727
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.1
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
51.4
Gunning-Fog Score
13.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.6
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
12
Sprache Difficult Word Count
12
Tom Harkin
Since all Americans share in these benefits, it is only right that we contribute to conserving private lands. It is time to enter into a true conservation partnership with farmers and ranchers to help ensure hat conservation is an integral and permanent part of our agricultural policy nationwide.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.04452
VADER
0.898
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
34.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18.8
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.1
Sprache Readability Score
4.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
15
Sprache Difficult Word Count
15
Tom Harkin
In the 1985 farm bill, we required farmers who wanted to participate in USDA farm programs to develop soil conservation plans for their highly erodible land. This provision helped put new conservation plans in place for our most fragile farmlands. In the most recent farm bill, we streamlined conservation programs and established new cost-share and incentive payments for certain practices. These measures have helped enhance the environment and natural resources, but we still have more to do.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.57143
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.18958
VADER
0.468
Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
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
26
Sprache Difficult Word Count
27
Tom Harkin
The Conservation Security Act of 2001 builds on our past successes and takes a bold step forward in farm and conservation policy.
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
0.823
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.2
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
53.8
Gunning-Fog Score
12.4
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.7
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
5
Sprache Difficult Word Count
6
Tom Harkin
The Conservation Security Act would establish a universal and voluntary incentive payment program, the Conservation Security Program, to support and encourage conservation activities by farmers and ranchers. Under this program, farmers and ranchers could receive as much as $50,000 a year in-conservation payments by entering into 5- to 10-year agreements with USDA and carrying out eligible conservation practices. Moreover, the program is designed to encourage implementation of practices that address local conservation priorities. Payments are based on the number and types of practices and level of conservation carried out on their lands in agricultural production. Farmers and ranchers may choose to implement practices from one or more of the following three tiers of practices.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.7612
VADER
0.952
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
23.3
Gunning-Fog Score
18.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
47
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Tom Harkin
In Tier I, participating farmers would adopt or maintain basic individual practices, including nutrient management, soil conservation, and wildlife habitat management on part or all of their operation. Tier I plans are for 5-year periods. Based on enrolled acreage, practices and the level of conservation, farmers or ranchers in Tier I would receive annual payments that could reach as much as $20,000. A one-time advance payment could be made of the greater of $1,000 or 20 percent of the annual payment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.13549
VADER
0.511
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.7
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.6
Coleman-Liau Index
11.8
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.2
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
29
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26
Tom Harkin
Farmers or ranchers in Tier II would implement more extensive conservation practices on their working lands. They could choose from Tier I practices and practices II practices, including controlled rotational grazing, partial field practices like buffers strips and windbreaks, wetland restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement, for a period of 5 to 10 years, at the farmer's discretion. The practices adopted in Tier II must address at least one resource of concern (i.e. water quality, air quality, soil quality, wildlife habitat, etc.) for the entire operation. For adopting or maintaining Tier II practices, farmers or ranchers would receive up to $35,000 a year with access to a one-time advance payment of the greater of $2,000 or 20 percent of the annual payment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.5
Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.8473
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.9
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.56495
VADER
0.612
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
47.9
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
10.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
55
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Tom Harkin
To qualify under Tier III, farmers and ranchers would adopt a comprehensive set of conservation practices on the entire operation. The Practices would address all resources of concern on the operation, including air, land, water and wildlife. For carrying out a Tier III plan of practices, farmers and ranchers would receive up to $50,000 a year with access to a one-time advance payment of the greater of $3,000 or 20 percent of the annual payment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.83333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.03688
VADER
0.637
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46
Gunning-Fog Score
15.5
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
23
Tom Harkin
Again, I emphasize, the Conservation Security Program would be totally voluntary. Farmers and ranchers would decide if they want to participate and to what extent they want to participate. The more conservation they do, the greater the payment. Many farmers are already using many of these practices, but they receive little or no financial support. This legislation changes that by rewarding those farmers and ranchers who have already implemented these practices through payments for maintaining them.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.86
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.6
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
14
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.3
Sprache Readability Score
4.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
22
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Tom Harkin
In addition, the Conservation Security Act provides a strong incentive to go beyond the farm's current level of conservation. And it does so in a way that is compatible with our international trade obligations. The payments received under the Conservation Security Program would fit into the "Green Box" under the WTO Uruguay Round.
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)
2.94444
VADER
0.902
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
38.9
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
11.7
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
18
Sprache Difficult Word Count
19
Tom Harkin
Payments received under the Conservation Security Program are not linked to participation in commodity programs, and farmers don't have to participate in the Conservation Security Program to be eligible for commodity payments. Further, the Conservation Security Act, which focuses on land in production, complements and does not interfere with the existing conservation programs. A farmer or rancher may participate in these programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program, the Wetlands Reserve Program, and the Farmland Protection Program and still participate in the Conservation Security Program. We need to support these and the other conservation programs, but to truly benefit agriculture and address the public's desire to enhance the environment, natural resources and wildlife habitat on agricultural land we must also address conservation needs on land in production.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.33333
Somewhat Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.51083
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.75
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.81529
VADER
0.965
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
7
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
57
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Tom Harkin
Farmers and ranchers across our country want to take actions to enhance the environment, but they need financial and technical assistance. The Conservation Security Act provides that needed assistance. Further, the Conservation Security Act was crafted to include opportunities for all producers nationwide, including producers of fruits, vegetables, speciality crops, row crops and livestock to participate in the Conservation Security Program.
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
0.916
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
11.4
Gunning-Fog Score
18
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
8.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
28
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Tom Harkin
Our private lands are a national treasure, and conservation on farm and ranchlands provides environmental benefits that are just as important as the production of abundant and safe food. The Conservation Security Act will help secure the economic future of our farmers and ranchers by providing them the means to increase their income while conserving our natural resources, the environment, and wildlife habitat for today and for future generations.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
3.61092
VADER
0.957
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
19.8
Gunning-Fog Score
19
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.4
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
25
Sprache Difficult Word Count
25
Tom Harkin
I thank the Chair.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.09861
VADER
0.361
Somewhat Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
0
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
100
Gunning-Fog Score
1.6
Coleman-Liau Index
4.7
SMOG Index
3.3
Automated Readability Index
0
Dale-Chall Readability Score
0.2
Sprache Readability Score
1.1
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
0
Sprache Difficult Word Count
0
Tom Harkin
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
Jim Jeffords
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce, with Senators Clinton, Leahy, Lieberman, and Schumer, the Combined Heat and Power Advancement Act of 2001. This legislation ensures that highly efficient sources of electricity, such as combined heat and power systems, are able to interconnect nationwide with the electricity grid by establishing uniform and nondiscriminatory interconnection standards. Enabling these innovative, clean, and efficient technologies to come online will reduce energy costs and help protect public health and the environment.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
2.3979
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.85714
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.19722
VADER
0.951
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
21.4
Gunning-Fog Score
16.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
7.5
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
32
Sprache Difficult Word Count
38
Jim Jeffords
Last week, President bush released the National Energy Policy Development Group's comprehensive energy plan. I am pleased this plan includes recommendations related to increasing energy conservation and efficiency. Specially, the plan recommends the development of well- designed combined heat and power, CHP, systems.
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)
2.19722
VADER
0.929
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
17.2
Gunning-Fog Score
16.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
9.5
Sprache Readability Score
4.4
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
24
Sprache Difficult Word Count
24
Jim Jeffords
I am heartened that President Bush recognizes the positive impact that CHP systems can have on our nation's energy needs. These innovative systems produce both electricity and steam from a single fuel source in a facility located near the consumer. By recovering and utilizing waste heat, these systems save fuel that would otherwise be needed to produce heat or steam in a separate unit. CHP systems can reach energy efficiency levels in excess of 80 percent. This is well above the 33 percent average for conventional electrical generation technologies. In short, the U.S. can obtain more than twice the power from the same amount of energy by widely implementing combined heat and power technologies and applications.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.2
Leans Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0.33647
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.27273
Slightly Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
0.51083
VADER
0.942
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
46.7
Gunning-Fog Score
13.7
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.6
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.3
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
41
Sprache Difficult Word Count
44
Jim Jeffords
Unfortunately, several regulatory and policy barriers block the widespread use of these innovative technologies. The bill would ensure that CHP systems and other innovative technologies can interconnect with a local distribution utility and that the costs of such interconnections shall be just reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory.
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
0.477
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
7.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
20
Sprache Difficult Word Count
20
Jim Jeffords
Currently, there are roughly 50 Gigawatts, GW, of energy produced from CHP systems annually. If this barrier is removed, 50 GW of additional CHP electrical generating capacity could be brought to market by 2010. To illustrate the magnitude of potential savings to the entire nation, the result of this additional capacity is equal to all the energy needed to power Massachusetts. Most of these systems are targeted for industry, where thermal and electrical needs are most often located close together. However, there is also tremendous potential for CHP in homes. Fifty GW of CHP could light and heat 50 million homes, or 43 percent of all U.S. homes, for the same energy that the central station plans could only light the homes. With removal of regulatory barriers, these efficient systems may begin to be economical at the small sizes suitable for homes.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.73333
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
1.6864
VADER
0.796
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
49.3
Gunning-Fog Score
14.5
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
9.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6.2
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
49
Sprache Difficult Word Count
42
Jim Jeffords
We cannot solve today's energy problems with yesterday's solutions. CHP represents an innovative approach to expanding energy supply by maximizing energy efficiency. These systems will encourage technological innovations, reduce energy prices, spur economic development, enhance productivity, increase employment, improve environmental quality, and advance energy security and reliability in the United States.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0.77778
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0.77778
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.7346
Harvard-IV (Relative)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
0.875
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.33537
VADER
0.968
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
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
35
Jim Jeffords
I invite my colleagues to join me in my efforts to promote combined heat and power by co-sponsoring this important legislation. I ask 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)
2.19722
VADER
0.66
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.4
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
65.8
Gunning-Fog Score
11.6
Coleman-Liau Index
9.3
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
7.4
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
3.8
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
9
Sprache Difficult Word Count
13
Conrad Burns
Mr. President, I am pleased today to join my colleague from Montana, Senator Baucus, in introducing the Rocky Boy's/North Central Montana Regional Water System Act of 2001. The purpose of this bill is to authorize a regional water delivery system which will serve both the Rocky Boy's Reservation and the surrounding region in north central Montana. For the last few years I have been working on this bill with the members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, the citizens of the six towns affected, and the users of the eight water districts who have joined together to bring clean, safe drinking water to their families. More than 30,000 people would be serviced by this rural water system.
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
0.844
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
11.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
56
Gunning-Fog Score
12.5
Coleman-Liau Index
11.3
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
36
Sprache Difficult Word Count
34
Conrad Burns
This bill is needed now for a number of reasons. First, it will provide a means to import water to the Rocky Boy's Reservation for drinking and for other everyday needs. Over the last decade, the population of the Rocky Boy's Reservation has grown by 40 percent, leaving existing water infrastructure insufficient. Secondly, there are three small water systems in the region which are currently operating out of compliance with the EPA's Surface Water Treatment Rule. Others are nearing non-compliance, and one has been issued an administrative rule by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to begin water treatment as soon as possible.
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
0.077
Neutral
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
40.9
Gunning-Fog Score
12.9
Coleman-Liau Index
12
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
33
Sprache Difficult Word Count
36
Conrad Burns
This bill helps us to realize that simply maintaining a small town or district's water system can be so expensive and filled with red tape that its users can hardly afford it. Under current law even if small systems are able to be developed, they must be continually monitored and the results reported. That may not be a problem in a larger community with a sizeable tax base and a labor pool, but in a rural setting those expenses and responsibilities are spread between so few people that it can quickly become a major problem. I know rural Montana. I can tell you our very smallest towns are hurting. They are deeply affected by a lagging agricultural economy, and the inability to provide water for any number of reasons could be enough to shut a small town down. Is that what we want? I don't think so. One of the ways we can address that problem is with the development of regional water systems, which are more efficient, and easier to manage.
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
-0.813
Very Negative
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
10
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
57.1
Gunning-Fog Score
12.1
Coleman-Liau Index
10.3
SMOG Index
11.8
Automated Readability Index
9
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.1
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
45
Sprache Difficult Word Count
50
Conrad Burns
I truly believe it is time to stand up and face our commitments to Indian Country and rural America head on. This bill is the perfect opportunity for that, because it uses the teamwork of committed citizens and builds on the system they have developed. This is a very good example of cooperation between tribal and non-tribal entities, and of what happens when people come to the table ready to find a solution.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
1.60944
Harvard-IV (Relative)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
1
Very Positive
Harvard-IV (Logit)
2.94444
VADER
0.958
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
12
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
48
Gunning-Fog Score
14.7
Coleman-Liau Index
10.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
12
Dale-Chall Readability Score
4.9
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
17
Sprache Difficult Word Count
18
Conrad Burns
This project has been a long time coming. The State of Montana committed to it in 1997 with a promise of $10 million for construction, and by providing technical assistance through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Initial federal assistance followed in the form of an appropriation of $300,000 for engineering and planning for fiscal year 2000. The report was completed and the preliminary engineering is complete. With the passage of the water compact settling the water rights between the Chippewa Cree Tribe and Montana, P.L. 106-163 signed by President Clinton in 1999, the stage was set for this project to be built.
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
0.527
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
8.8
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
59
Gunning-Fog Score
11.7
Coleman-Liau Index
11.7
SMOG Index
12
Automated Readability Index
8.1
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.8
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
34
Sprache Difficult Word Count
37
Conrad Burns
All the bases have been covered and it is time to authorize this project. There is a real need for a less burdensome way to manage the water needs of the area. The Rocky Boy's Reservation is in need of an expanded water source and system, and smaller water districts and municipalities are also struggling to stay in operation. The best way to solve both these problems at once is to build an efficient regional water system. I propose we do just that and show our commitment to rural America.
Sentiment
Loughran McDonald (Relative)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Absolute)
0
Neutral
Loughran McDonald (Logit)
0
Harvard-IV (Relative)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Absolute)
-0.16667
Leans Negative
Harvard-IV (Logit)
-0.31015
VADER
0.521
Very Positive
Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Grade
9.3
Flesch-Kincaid Ease
60.7
Gunning-Fog Score
10.8
Coleman-Liau Index
10.2
SMOG Index
11.3
Automated Readability Index
8.3
Dale-Chall Readability Score
5.6
Sprache Readability Score
5
Dale-Chall Difficult Word Score
27
Sprache Difficult Word Count
26